In that case almost a thousand dollars' worth of jewelry which the burglars secured by blowing the safe was discovered the following day buried in the ground on property belonging to Thomas Fairleigh about four miles from town, a piece of detective work reflecting great credit on Chief Carey." "I notice," commented Clint with a smile, "that no credit is given to Amory Byrd and Clinton Thayer for their share in the discovery." "I should say not! Maybe it's just as well, though.

Newspaper notoriety is most unpleasant, Clint.

Besides, we didn't do so badly!" Amy pulled out his gold watch and frowned at it intently.

"It's an awful exact sort of a thing, though.

It hasn't lost or gained a second in two weeks.