I have looked into this case carefully; I have noted every point thus far attained; I have weighed every item philosophically, and I tell you now, that I am convinced that Eugene Pearson knows more about this robbery than has yet been revealed." [Illustration: "I tell you, Mr.Silby, I am convinced that Eugene Pearson knows more about this robbery than has yet been revealed."] William then slowly and concisely detailed the various points upon which he founded his suspicions.

The fact that Eugene Pearson had been seen in intimate conversation with the suspected man, his presence at the bank on the afternoon of the robbery, his actions, cowardly at best, when the assault was made upon the helpless girl, his peculiar statements since, and then the manner of his release by the aid of the ten-cent silver piece.

Taking a coin from his pocket, he requested Mr.Silby to attempt the feat upon the slight lock upon the office door, which he tried, and though he labored strenuously, he was unable to move it.

He also informed him that Manning had attempted the same thing upon the lock of the vault door, and that he could not budge a screw.

All these facts he pointed out to the old gentleman as strong proofs of the young man's guilt.
Mr.Silby sat during this recital with a dazed and stricken look upon his face, and when William had finished, he sat for a time in speechless amazement.