"
"What do you propose to do with the bond?"
"Deposit it with my broker, as I have already told you."
"I advise you not to do so. Make up your mind to lose the
first, and keep the second in your own hands."
"I will consider your advice, squire."
But it was very clear that Tony Denton would not follow it.
All at once Prince Duncan brightened up. He had a happy thought.
Should it be discovered that the bonds used by Tony Denton
belonged to the contents of the stolen box, might he not succeed
in throwing the whole blame on the billiard-saloon keeper, and
have him arrested as the thief? The possession and use of
the bonds would be very damaging, and Tony's reputation was
not such as to protect him. Here seemed to be a rift in the
clouds--and it was with comparative cheerfulness that Mr. Duncan
placed the second bond in the hands of the visitor.
"Of course," he said, "it will be for your interest not to let
any one know from whom you obtained this."
"All right. I understand. Well, good morning, squire;
I'm glad things are satisfactory."
"Good morning, Mr. Denton."
When Tony had left the room, Prince Duncan threw himself
back in his chair and reflected.
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