“Never mind that now. What did the boy say about it?”
“Just said you came after the package.”
Nick was not satisfied that the clerk was telling the truth. He was very much annoyed at the loss of the clothes.
“I did not think you had been here,” said the clerk, “and was angry with the boy.”
“And you scolded him, eh?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Do you think he will return?”
“I do not, sir.”
Nick was provoked enough to lock the clerk up, but he realized that, even if he was in partnership with the thieves, better results could be obtained by leaving him at liberty.