"Then the thieves had the combination," put in Sam.

"More than likely."

"I wonder if Baxter and Girk committed that crime?" came from
Dick. "I think they would be equal to it. They were up to some
game."

"It might be," returned Senator Harrington, with interest. "But
how would those men obtain the combination of Rush & Wilder's
safe?"

"I'm sure I don't know, but -- yes, they mentioned a man named
Mooney who was to assist them. Perhaps he is known around the
bankers' offices."

"We can soon find out. What were you boys going to do this
morning?"

"I was going back to the tenements to see if I couldn't have
Baxter and Girk arrested," said Dick.

"If they learn you have escaped, they will probably clear out."

"I suppose that's so. But I might go down and see."

"Yes, I'd do that. Later on you can come over to Rush & Wilder's
offices."

This was agreed to, and as soon as breakfast was over Dick and