“Nothing much,” smiled Dick, folding the paper and carefully putting it in his pocket, along with the coin.
The smile left his face, as at the very door, when he was passing out, he encountered Mrs. Arlington, who had just alighted from a carriage and was coming in. She saw him, and a haughty look of anger and accusation settled on her cold face.
“So you decided to come!” she said freezingly. “It is well that you did. I have consulted a lawyer, and I have about concluded to have you arrested.”
“To have me arrested?” said Dick, in surprise.
“Exactly.”
“What for?”
“Theft!”
Dick’s face flamed crimson, while a gurgle of incredulity and astonishment came from Brad’s throat.
“Theft, madam?” said Dick warmly. “Such a thing is ridiculous!”
“Outrageous!” came from Brad.