The money was deposited a
couple of hours sooner than the time you claim to have handed
it to the boy--just after you and the boy arrived."
"You're right," said Coleman, unabashed. "I made a mistake."
"You cannot have the money."
"You have no right to keep it from me," said Coleman, wrathfully.
"Bring the boy to the office and it shall be delivered to him;
then, if he chooses to give it to you, I have nothing to say."
"But I tell you he is not dressed."
"He seems to be," said the clerk, quietly, with a glance at the
door, through which Luke was just entering.
Coleman's countenance changed. He was now puzzled for
a moment. Then a bold plan suggested itself. He would
charge Luke with having stolen the money from him.
CHAPTER XXIX
MR. COLEMAN IS FOILED IN HIS ATTEMPT
LUKE looked from Coleman to the clerk in some surprise.
He saw from their looks that they were discussing some
matter which concerned him.
"You left some money in my charge yesterday, Mr. Larkin,"
said the clerk.
"Yes."
"Your friend here claims it. Am I to give it to him?"
Luke's eyes lighted up indignantly.
"What does this mean, Mr.
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