“It would account for the anxiety of these people to obtain access to the house.”
“Why, of course!” said Kay.
“It sounds extremely likely,” said Mr. Wrenn.
“Was the man tall and thin, with a strong cast in the left eye?”
“No; a square-faced sort of fellow.”
“Then it would not be Finglass himself. No doubt some other criminal, some associate of his, who had learned from him that the bonds were hidden in the house. I wish I had my history here,” said Mr. Cornelius. “Several pages of it are devoted to Finglass.”
“I’ll tell you what,” said Sam, “go and get it.”
“Shall I?”
“Yes, do.”
“Very well. Will you come with me, Wrenn?”