whom it may be convenient to call.”
“The janitor, then, has free access to the boxes at all times, night and day?”
“In one sense, yes, in another, no. Should he unlock the vaults at night, the watchman would report upon his proceedings.”
“But there must be time between the closing and opening of the bank, when the janitor is alone with the vaults?”
“There is a space of two hours after seven in the morning, when he is likely to be the sole one in charge. The watchman goes home, and Hopgood employs himself in sweeping out the bank and preparing it for the business of the day.”
“Are the watchman and the janitor on good terms with one another?”
“Very, I believe.”
The detective looked thoughtful. “I should like to see this Hopgood,” said he.
But just then the door opened and Mr. Folger came in, looking somewhat pale and disturbed. “We