"Watching your car," replied Matt.
"How long have you been here?"
"Most of the night."
"Did anything happen? Did——"
Tomlinson snapped off the words and glared. Matt was astounded at his manner.
"I should say something did happen!" said Matt. "Before turning in, I came out here to make sure the machine was all right. You see, Mr. Tomlinson, there's no lock on the door, and I was worried a little. It was well I came. Two men rushed out of the barn, and I followed them. They had horses hitched in the alley, and they got away."
"Are you giving it to me straight?" demanded Tomlinson, peering steadily into Matt's eyes.
"Certainly I am."
"Did you get a good look at those men?"
"No, it was too dark. They got away on their horses before I had a chance to get very near them."