I didn't get in till early this morning and I suppose the excitement occurred during my absence." "I suppose I may not be permitted to inquire where you spent the night--that too is a private matter ?" "Yes," said Radnor, easily, "that too is a private matter." "And would throw no light on the robbery ?" "None whatever." Solomon brought in the breakfast and we three sat down, but not to a very cheerful meal.

The Colonel wore an angry frown and Rad an air of anxious perplexity.

Neither of them indulged in any unnecessary conversation.

I knew that the Colonel was more upset by his son's reticence than by the robbery of the bonds, and that it was my presence alone which restrained him from giving vent to his anger.

As we rose from the table he said stiffly: "Well, Rad, have you any suggestion as to how we shall set to work to track down the thief ?" Radnor slowly shook his head.
"I shall have to talk with Mose first and find out what he really saw." "Mose!" The Colonel laughed shortly.