"Did you give him the original check?" he asked.
"Yes."
"Then, of course, you remember the figures it bore at that time."
"I wouldn't like to swear to them," I said, evasively.
"They can't convict him unless you do, if he is well defended."
"But," I said, "I don't want him tried at all. I want him released now. Isn't there some way to accomplish that?"
Harvey thought a little longer and finally said he would arrange it. He was to go at once to the jail and unveil his scheme to "Edgerly," and afterwards turn up about noon at the district attorney's office.
As the clocks were striking twelve I met Daly on the steps of the courthouse. He complimented me on my promptness, with a keen look that showed he scented his prey. As we were entering the room of the dispenser of justice, Hume came along and addressed me.
"I say, Camran," he remarked, careful that Daly should hear every word, "I am engaged to appear for a poor chap who is up for raising a check of yours. I was just going in to see the district attorney. I must say, the man seems as innocent of wrong as any fellow I ever met."
"Will you kindly introduce me to this gentleman?" asked Daly of me.