Why was the clergyman very surprised to see his desk empty in his study? What was the curious episode that took place there? Describe.
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A clergyman and his wife were awakened by some strange noises in the study very early in the morning. Creeping downstairs they heard the chink of money being taken from the clergymans desk. He and his wife looked under the desk and behind the curtains and even up the chimney. There wasnt a sign of anybody.
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