CHAPTER XIV.
FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS REWARD Allerdyke encountered this direct question with a long, fixed stare of growing comprehension; his silence showed that he was gradually taking in its significance.
"Aye, just so!" he said at last.

"Just so! How much do I know of any of 'em?
Well, of Fullaway no more than I've seen.

Of his secretary no more than what I've seen and heard.

Of Delkin no more than that such a man exists.

Sum total--what!" "Next to naught," said Appleyard.