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"Giving time in the meanwhile for the thief or thieves to dispose
of their booty? This is very strange conduct, Mr. Duncan."
"I acted for the best," said Prince Duncan.
"You have singular ideas of what is best, then," observed Mr.
Armstrong coldly. "It may be too late to remedy your singular
neglect, but I will now take the matter out of your hands, and
see what I can do."
"Will you employ detectives?" asked Duncan, with evident uneasiness.
Armstrong eyed him sharply, and with growing suspicion.
"I can't say what I will do."
"Have you the numbers of the missing bonds?" asked Duncan anxiously.
"I am not sure. I am afraid I have not."
Was it imagination, or did the bank president look relieved
at this statement? John Armstrong made a mental note of this.
After eliciting the particulars of the disappearance of the
bonds, John Armstrong rose to go. He intended to return to the
city, but he made up his mind to see Luke first. He wanted to
inquire the address of Roland Reed.
CHAPTER XXII
LUKE SECURES A NEW FRIEND
Luke was engaged in copying when Mr. Armstrong called.
Though he felt surprised to see his visitor, Luke did not
exhibit it in his manner, but welcomed him politely, and
invited him into the sitting-room.
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