They went out to the Masters' garden and waited there for the police. Inspector Collins was absolutely delighted to catch George and said all sorts of nice things to Penny. In George's pocket he found the missing fifty pounds and gave it to Stephen to return to the vicar.
"Better hurry back and put his mind at rest, poor old chap," said Stephen, and they all raced back to the Fair in his rattle-trap.
From FOURPENNY FAIR, Chapter 15, Proof.
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