"I am satisfied that what you have to say is for the best interests of the bank, and it would be absurd in me to offer opposition to that." "Well," said William, "there have been certain developments made in this case which, I regret to say, lead me to believe that Eugene Pearson is not entirely blameless in this robbery." "What do you mean ?" exclaimed Mr.Silby, starting to his feet, and with a tremor in his voice, which told of inward agitation; "you do not mean that you suspect Eugene ?" "I must confess that I do," said William solemnly, "and I regret it sincerely, both on your account and his own." "But this will not do," suddenly interrupted the old gentleman, "this cannot be.

Why, I have known that boy ever since his childhood, and I have loved him as my own son.

No, no, Mr.Pinkerton, you must be mistaken about this." "Mr.Silby," said my son, "let us look at this matter calmly and dispassionately.

You have employed us to ferret out the thieves, and to recover, if possible, the money of which you have been robbed.

We have therefore but one duty to perform, and that is to find the men.