"I have called to inquire the address of your friend, Mr.
Roland Reed," said Mr. Armstrong. Then, seeing a little
uneasiness in Luke's face, he added quickly. "Don't think I have
the slightest suspicion of him as regards the loss of the bonds.
I wish only to consult him, being myself at a loss what steps
to take. He may be able to help me."
Of course, Luke cheerfully complied with his request.
"Has anything been heard yet at the bank?" he asked.
"Nothing whatever. In fact, it does not appear to me that
any very serious efforts have been made to trace the robber
or robbers. I am left to undertake the task myself."
"If there is anything I can do to help you, Mr. Armstrong,
I shall be very glad to do so," said Luke.
"I will bear that in mind, and may call upon you. As yet,
my plans are not arranged. Perhaps Mr. Reed, whom I take to
be an experienced man of the world, may be able to offer
a suggestion. You seem to be at work," he added, with a
look at the table at which Luke had been sitting.
"Yes, sir, I am making out some bills for Mr. Reed."
"Is the work likely to occupy you long?"
"No, sir; I shall probably finish the work this week.
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