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A LOSS OF IMPORTANCE.
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"We'll call Subrug in and find out where this Mooney is now," said Charles Rush.
The janitor proved to be a very nervous old man. "I don't know where Mooney is now," he said. "He's been a constant worry to me. He used to borrow money, but lately I wouldn't give him any more and so he stopped coming around."
"Was he ever in here?"
The janitor thought for a moment.
"I think he was, sir—about a month ago. He started to help me clean the windows, but he was too clumsy and I made him give it up."
"I remember him!" cried the bookkeeper. " He was at the window, Mr. Rush, while you were at the safe. He must have watched you work the combination."
