“I have heard of you,” he said, with some hesitation. “You are engaged to Mr. Elkton.”
“Have you known him long?”
“For several years.”
“You have not been to see him in his present misfortune. He wrote to you, but his letter failed to reach you. I thought I would call and request you to visit him.”
“Why, Miss Arlington,” he said, confusedly. “I have really been too busy. I have felt for him in his misfortune, for John is really an excellent man. I am sorry for him.”
“On what account, sir?”
“Of this unpleasant difficulty. I cannot believe that he is guilty of the charge against him.”
“You should take the time to call on him, sir, if you have not lost your friendship for him.”
“The fact is,” said Mr. Powers, “the visiting hours at the prison come in my busiest time.”
“Mr. Elkton and you were close friends?”