Arrived at Deadwood, where there were postal facilities, Luke
lost no time in writing a letter to Mr. Armstrong, enclosing a list
of the stolen bonds. He gave a brief account of the circumstances
under which he had found Mr. Harding, and promised to return
as soon as he could get the sick man back to his farm in Minnesota.
When this letter was received, Roland Reed was in the merchant's office.
"Look at that, Mr. Reed," said Armstrong, triumphantly.
"That boy is as smart as lightning. Some people might have
thought me a fool for trusting so young a boy, but the result
has justified me. Now my course is clear. With the help of
these numbers I shall soon be able to trace the theft and convict
the guilty party."
CHAPTER XXXV
BACK IN GROVETON
Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to
be chronicled. Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the
knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed
in manner and appearance. There was an anxious look upon his
face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think
that his health was affected. Indeed, this was true, for any mental
disturbance is likely to affect the body.
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