"That express tag had on it something about a man named Cook, didn't
it?"

"Yes, the words, 'it to Cook.'"

"Supposing that Dan Moriarity, whom we now know had some connection with
the robbery, had taken the valise, which was sent from St. Louis to
Leavenworth, had obeyed the order, for it was evidently an order which
was written on the tag, and given 'it to Cook,' it would be fair to
infer that the Cook mentioned had some hand in the pudding, too, and
ought to be pretty flush about this time."

"You mean--"

"No, I don't mean that the Cook over in the saloon playing poker and the
Cook mentioned on the tag are the same person, but we found no Dan
Moriarity or Cook in Leavenworth but what was above suspicion, and I
think that the men who were smart enough to plan and carry out a robbery
such as this was would be shrewd enough to take every possible
precaution against discovery. I mean that neither Moriarity or Cook are
Leavenworth people, and for all we know to the contrary, may live here
in Kansas City."

As Chip finished speaking, a man appeared in front of the cooper shop,
and unlocking the door, entered.

"There is Cook, now," said Sam, making a movement as if to rise.

With a motion of the hand Chip cautioned him to remain where he was, and