“Thames Darrell; the boy at your side.”

“Jack!” cried Thames, in indignant surprise.

But Sheppard took no notice of the exclamation.


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A loud buzz of curiosity circulated among the domestics; some of whom—especially the females—leaned forward to obtain a peep at the culprit.

“Si-lence!” vociferated Charcam, laying great emphasis on the last syllable.

“Were you present at the time of the robbery?” pursued Jonathan.