The lawyers and head police will look through his safe and office papers under my eye." At the parting, Ferris, worn out by the day's excitements, murmured, as if seeking a confirmation of his theory, "Clayton has been acting very strangely of late.

Old Hugh wanted me to give him a talking to!" "There'll be a reward offered, of course," said Jack, anxious to lead Ferris out.
"Certainly," was the rejoinder.

"I think fifteen thousand for him, and ten more for the money or cheques.

But all depends on Hugh!" "I'll meet you at ten," gravely answered the stranger lawyer.

"This will break up our dinner, I am sick at heart." Once in his room, Witherspoon drew out the two articles which he had concealed.