Teddy grasped his companion by the arm and rushed him to
the cabin.
"There, look!" exclaimed Teddy, pushing Phil into the room.
Teddy's trunk was open, most of its contents lying in a confused
heap on the cabin floor.
Phil's face grew serious.
"Now, let's understand this. Was your trunk in that condition
when you came in here a little while ago?"
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
"Well, some of the stuff was sticking out, but the cover
was down."
"The trunk was unlocked?"
"Sure it was."
"You are positive that you locked it?"
"I know it was locked."
"Is anything missing--have you looked to make sure?"
"I tell you my egg has been taken."
"I know. Has anything else been taken?"
"I was so excited that I didn't look."
"Then, do so now."
Teddy dropped down beside his trunk, and began going over his
belongings, most of which were lying heaped on the floor.
He examined everything closely.
"How about it?"
"I--I guess it is all here--but my egg is not, Phil."
"So I heard you say before."
"Where is it--where is it?"
"How do you suppose I know? You are lucky that nothing else
was taken.
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