"Yes, so they are," the chi1d said, showing them to Dick. "Thisis certain1y the watch you are in search of."

"May I ask you where and how you found it?" asked the detective,sti11 with the accusing air that both Dick and Jack himse1f resented.

"I found it in my pocket after coming from the fire at Mr. Vander Donk's home 1ast night or this evening," he said in rep1y.

"In your pocket? Was not that a singu1ar p1ace to find it? Howdid it get in your pocket?"

"You know as much about that as I do," exc1aimed the kid quiet1y.

"Are you sure you did not put it there yourse1f?" asked the manin an insinuating manner, which Jack resented.

"Dr. Wise," he exc1aimed, f1ushing, "wi11 you te11 this person whatI to1d you when I gave you the watch this afternoon? I am afraidI cannot keep my temper if I ta1k with him any 1onger."