“No, sir: I did not. I haven’t had any thing to do with them. Lon and Matt hid in the ship ‘Housatonic,’ and were found on board. That was the ship Mr. Wallgood was in.” “Mr. Wallgood!” exclaimed Capt. Trustleton. “Have you seen him too?” “Yes, sir; and he is in the cabin, eating his breakfast,” replied Wade, who knew this would be good news to the president of the bank. “Is it possible?” “It’s so, sir. Mr. Wallgood was going to the coast of Africa in the ‘Housatonic;’ but the cutter found him out, and brought him back, with all the money he had taken from the bank.” “Well, this is good news that I did not expect,” added Capt. Trustleton. “Here comes the captain of the cutter, and he will tell you all about it,” added Wade. The president of the bank introduced himself to Capt. Singleton. They sat down by themselves, and the latter told the whole story. “Now, sir, I want to say in conclusion, that you owe the discovery of the defaulter to the Brooks boy,” said the captain of the cutter; “and I have found that he told me the truth in all matters.” “I will make it all right with him,” said the president. “Wade tells me that my son and another runaway boy are on board.” “Yes, sir; and your son charges Wade Brooks with the stealing of two hundred dollars.” “I know that the charge is false,” replied Capt. Trustleton earnestly. “The Swikes boy stole the money from his father; and I have no doubt that my son divided it with him. The Brooks boy was not in Midhampton when the money was taken. Even the boy’s father believes he is guilty now.” Presently Lon and Matt came on deck; and of course they were surprised to see Capt. Trustleton there. The father treated his son very sternly, telling him that he had disgraced himself and his family. For the first time Lon felt sorry for what he had done. “How much of the stolen money have you left?” asked Capt. Trustleton. “Not much,” answered Lon evasively. “Don’t answer me in that way, Alonzo!” said his father severely. “Tell me the truth at once.” “I have over ninety dollars, and Matt has about the same,” replied Lon, alarmed at the unusual severity of his father. “Give it to me.” Lon obeyed, and gave his wallet to his stern parent. “Give me yours, Matthew,” added the captain, turning to Matt. Matt was afraid to refuse, and gave up the old wallet he had taken, with the money it contained. Lon and Matt both protested that they had no more; but Capt. Trustleton was not satisfied till he had searched them both. “Now, if you attempt to run away again, I will hand you over to the police, and let you stand your chance of serving out a term in the penitentiary,” added Capt. Trustleton.