"Yes, sir. I presume you are Mr. Philip Chesterfield."
"I am, and I am a great-uncle to Nicholas." The old man lowered his cane. "What do you know of Nicholas?" he questioned, curiously.
"I know a great deal, Mr. Chesterfield. If you care to hear the story I will tell it to you."
"Don't you listen to him, Uncle Phil," stormed Nick Jasniff, in increasing fear. "He'll tell you nothing but a bundle of lies."
"I can prove every statement I make," answered Dave.
"Dave will tell you nothing but the truth," added Roger.
"Who are you, young man?"
"My name is Roger Morr."
"He is the son of United States Senator Morr," added Dave.