I simply followed my first impulse.

I don't think it was a bad one.

Do you, sir ?" "Far from it.

But enough of that.

Do you think"-- here he drew Correy into the gallery out of earshot of the boy, who was watching them with all the curiosity of his fourteen years--"that this lad could have stolen from where we are standing now to the door where you first saw him, during the time you were making your rush up the stairs?
Boys of his age are mighty quick, and----" "I know it, sir; and I see what you mean.