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handled the tools, working with files of several different sizes, the same suspicions that Phil had entertained came into his own mind. As for the files, Tom knew that none had been bought for use on the stand.

"Where did you get 'em?" he asked, picking up one.

"Oh, they're mine," answered Lenton. "I've got quite a few tools in my room," and then he drew the file back and forth over the metal, making such a noise that conversation was difficult. Tom watched him a few minutes, and then turned away.

"Phil was right," the end murmured. "There is something expert in the way he uses a file, and perhaps he did make the false key. We'll have to do some investigating."