been very easy of accomplishment. He was entirely
unaware of what had transpired with the other two, and having had no
active participation in the robbery, had imagined himself perfectly
secure and had taken no means of escape.

Everman, on his arrival at St. Louis, had, in accordance with my
instructions, obtained the assistance of the chief of police of that
city, who very cheerfully and cordially volunteered all the aid in his
power. Two men were therefore detailed to accompany Everman in
searching for Dr. Johnson, and it was nearly midnight before they
succeeded in ascertaining definitely where he lived. Shortly after that
hour, however, the detectives ascended the stoop of the doctor's
residence and requested to see him. He appeared in a few minutes, and as
he stood in the doorway, Everman quickly placed his hand upon his
shoulder, and informed him that he was wanted at police headquarters.
The doctor turned pale at this announcement, and requested an
explanation of such an unusual proceeding; but Everman informed him that
all explanations would be made in due time, and at the proper place.
Trembling in every joint, the discomfited doctor obeyed, and in a few
minutes was conveyed to the office of the chief, where he was closely
examined, but refused to divulge anything in connection with the robbery
of the Geneva bank, and asserted boldly his entire innocence of the
charge. Despite his pleadings for delay he was brought to Geneva upon
the next train, and in a short time three of the guilty parties were
safely in custody.

[Illustration: Everman quietly placed his hand upon the young man's
shoulder, and informed him that he was wanted at police
headquarters.]

Our work had thus far been prompt and successful. We had captured the
leaders of this gang, and had recovered nearly half of the stolen money.
Much more, however, remained to be accomplished, and we determined that
our efforts should not be relinquished until Duncan, the remaining
member of this burglarious band, had been secured, and some clew to the
remainder of the money had been obtained.

CHAPTER XIV.

Proceedings at Geneva--Speculations as to the Missing Five Thousand
Dollars--John Manning Starts in Search of Thomas Duncan.

The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were
eventful ones in the history of Geneva. The three youthful offenders,
now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when
the f