Perhaps some of the new colored help took the watch," he went on, to Captain Putnam.
"I will start an investigation," returned the owner of the school.
Captain Putnam was as good as his word, and over an hour was spent in questioning the help, and the other cadets, but without results.

The investigation was continued Monday morning.

But not the first trace of the missing watch and chain was discovered anywhere.
"It assuredly is a mystery," said Captain Putnam at last.

"What do you make of it, Mr.Strong ?" he asked of his second assistant.
"It is a very unfortunate occurrence," answered George Strong.

"If there is a thief in Putnam Hall we ought to locate him.