"
But Mr. Graylock did not appear to be very sanguine that this would lead
to any definite result.
"Here are the numbers on this slip of paper, Goodwyn; but I don't think
you will learn anything that way. The fellow who would be clever enough
to slip those negotiable securities out of the envelope and leave the
others is going to be too smart to leave his trail exposed. This thing
is bound to bring calamity down on my business, and I fear it will soon
pass into the hands of my creditors; but remember, sir, if it turns out
that any one in your employ took those documents I shall hold this bank
responsible to the last dollar," and so saying he hurried away.
CHAPTER XVI
FORTUNE'S FAVORS
The cashier looked relieved after the departure of Mr. Graylock.
As for the teller, he took occasion to shake his fist after the
retreating storekeeper, and shake his head as though he bore the man
anything but brotherly love.
Dick stood there waiting for the cashier to speak.
"You can go about your regular duties, Dick, and say nothing about what
has happened, to any one outside of the bank."
"Then I am not discharged, sir?" asked the boy, a sign of moisture
coming into his eyes as he looked into the face of the cashier.
"Certainly not. There has been nothing proven as yet. Others as well as
you have had access to the safe, and could, if they wished, have opened
the envelope and abstracted those papers.
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