"Leo, in your chest were found the papers which Mr. Checkynshaw lost."
"Then that Mr. Hart, or whatever his name was, put them there!" exclaimed Leo, his face turning red. "I never saw them, and didn't know they were there."
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"I am satisfied," interposed Mr. Checkynshaw.
"So am I," added Mr. Clapp.
The truth as it was had been correctly discerned.
"Maggie, I offered a reward of five hundred dollars for those papers," continued the banker. "I would have given five thousand rather than not have had them."
"Then I am very glad you have found them," replied the fair girl, now entirely relieved of all her fears on account of her brother.
"But you found them, Maggie, and you are entitled to the reward. Here is my check for the amount. Your father can draw the money for you."