So I beat it for New York the next day." But no amount of grilling could induce him to reveal the identity of his partner.
"He's too good a pal to squeal on.

Nothing doing in that line," was the unvarying answer.
When questioned as to his second visit to Oakdale, he said that his partner had been unable to open the strong box, and after looking about for some safe hiding place, had accidentally discovered the secret recess in the cupboard, while prowling about the haunted house.
This had seemed an ideal place of concealment, and he had secretly conveyed the box there until the prisoner, who was an expert cracksman, should be on hand to open it.
"And was that your sole object in coming to Oakdale ?" was the chief's sharp query.
"Of course," replied the prisoner.
But the chief shook his head.

"There is a good deal more back of this.
You have not answered truthfully.

Your real motive for coming here was robbery." Grace and Eleanor were not detained throughout the entire examination.
After giving their testimony, they were allowed to go.

Once they were fairly outside the police station, Grace took Eleanor by the arm and said: "Eleanor, I have a call to make, and I wish you to go with me.