Mr. Willing looked at his daughter in astonishment.
“Where on earth did he get that money?” he exclaimed.
Shirley smiled slightly.
“Unless I am greatly mistaken,” she said, “this is the same five hundred dollars Mr. Jones offered Jimmy Smith if he would ‘pull’ Gabriel in the Derby.”
Mr. Willing seemed staggered.
“Impossible!” he exclaimed. “Why, Frank has been with me for years. He is as faithful as the day is long.”
“Will he get well?” asked Shirley abruptly.
Mr. Willing shook his head.
“There is no chance,” he replied. “I knew enough to see that. Hardly a rib in his body but is broken. Also, he is badly crushed internally. No, he will not live.”
“Then,” said Shirley, “he must be made to clear Jimmy before he dies.”