“He works for me. He is the person who helped to capture Bidwell, the thief.”
“Oh, then, that is a different matter. But still——”
While the judge was talking, Mr. Starleigh turned to Olney.
“John, you are making a sad mistake. This young man is not a sneak-thief.”
“It looks mighty suspicious,” returned Olney. He was a dealer in photographic supplies, and Starleigh was a good customer.
“I feel certain you are mistaken.”
“Did you say he works for you?”
“Yes.”
“Then I’ll withdraw the charge,” Olney said, not wishing to displease a valued customer. He turned to the judge. “Your honor, will you allow me to withdraw the charge?”
“Well, under the circumstances, you may,” returned the judge. “The young man having such a person as Mr. Starleigh to vouch for his honesty, makes a difference. Robert Alden, you may go.”