I don't feel, however, like pocketing the loss without making a
strong effort to recover the money. I didn't expect to meet
immediately upon arrival the only person hitherto suspected
of accomplishing the robbery."
He smiled as he spoke, and Luke saw that, so far as Mr.
Armstrong was concerned, he had no occasion to feel himself
under suspicion.
"Are you intending to remain long in Groveton, Mr. Armstrong?"
he asked.
"I can't say. I have to see Mr. Duncan about the tin box,
and concoct some schemes looking to the discovery of the person
or persons concerned in its theft. Have there been any suspicious
persons in the village during the last few weeks?"
"Not that I know of, sir."
"What is the character of the men employed in the bank, the
cashier and teller?"
"They seem to be very steady young men, sir. I don't think
they have been suspected."
"The most dangerous enemies are those who are inside,
for they have exceptional opportunities for wrongdoing.
Moreover, they have the best chance to cover up their tracks."
"I don't think there is anything to charge against Mr. Roper
and Mr. Barclay. They are both young married men, and live
in a quiet way.
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