"That's what I am!" exclaimed William Lang, proudly, and he seemed to lose some of his fear. Still Bart could not help thinking that his manner was very strange. "But I haven't any diamond bracelet," went on the odd individual. "I know you boys think I have it, and you've been chasing me for it, and trying to have me arrested, but I haven't got it. I tried to keep out of your way, but I couldn't seem to. You were always after me, even when I was only collecting turtles. I know about the bracelet, though."