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Wiley Creviss was alone . The valise was opened , and the dwarf slipped out of the valise and into the vault , and concealed himself . `` During the night the dwarf collected all the money and bonds he could , and made himself comfortable . When it came time for the bank to open in the morning he again concealed himself , and remained in hiding until noon , when Wiley Creviss again came on watch while the cashier went to dinner . Then Riley , here , entered with his valise , and the dwarf crept into it , and was carried out of the bank with the money . '' `` But what had the midget to do with the theft of our money ? '' `` That 's simple .