A WONDERFUL SEARCH—JACK BECOMES THE SEARCHER—A STARTLING DISCOVERY—THE LONG-LOST LETTER FOUND AT LAST—A MOST REMARKABLE FEAT—THE STORY OF THE SEALED LETTER.
There came a perplexed look to the face of the banker, as he said:
"It cannot be possible that I removed that letter."
"It is not only possible, but it is probable."
"But I searched for it."
"No doubt; but, sir, while searching were you as positive then as you are now that you had not removed the letter?"
"I may have been."
"You will permit me to make the search?"
"Certainly."
"All right, sir; leave me the keys of your private safe, then leave me alone in the room where your safe is located, and we will settle the question once and forever."