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CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
Random was so taken aback by the fierce accusation of the Professor that he stood suddenly still at the door, and did not advance into the room.
Yet he did not look so much afraid as puzzled.

Whatever Braddock might have thought, Hope, from the expression on the young soldier's face, was more than ever satisfied of his innocence.
"What are you talking about, Professor ?" asked Random, genuinely surprised.
"You know well enough," retorted the Professor.
"Upon my word I don't," said the other, walking into the room and unbuckling his sword.

"I find you here, with the contents of my bookcase on the floor, and you promptly accuse me of being guilty.

Of what, I should like to know?
Perhaps you can tell me Hope." "There is no need for Hope to tell you, sir.