Chapter 24
Upon his return to the city, John Armstrong lost no time in sending for Roland Reed. The latter, though rather surprised at the summons, answered it promptly. When he entered the office of the old merchant he found him sitting at his desk. "Mr. Armstrong?" he said inquiringly. "That's my name. You, I take it, are Roland Reed." "No doubt you wonder why I sent for you," said Mr. Armstrong. "Is it about the robbery of the Groveton Bank?" "You have guessed it. You know, I suppose, that I am the owner of the missing box of bonds?" "So I was told. Have you obtained any clue?" "I have not had time. I have only just returned from Europe. I have done nothing except visit Groveton." "What led you to send for me? Pardon my curiosity, but I can't help asking." "An interview with a protege of
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