"Son of Howard Jeffries, the banker?"
Howard nodded.
"Yes."
The captain turned to his sergeant.
"Maloney, this feller says he's the son of Howard Jeffries, the banker."
Maloney leaned over and whispered something in the captain's ear. The captain smiled grimly.
"So, you're a bad character, eh? Father turned you out of doors, eh? Where's that girl you ran away with?" Sharply he added: "You see I know your record."
"I've done nothing I'm ashamed of," replied Howard calmly. "I married the girl. She's waiting my return now. Won't you please let me send her a message?"
The captain eyed Howard suspiciously for a moment, then he turned to his sergeant:
"Maloney, telephone this man's wife. What's the number?"