The servant girl ushered them in. As they sat in the hall waiting for Nathan Dobb they heard a loud dispute in the office of the justice.
Hawkins and Nathan Dobb were having a quarrel about some money the latter was to pay the former for releasing Leo.
In the midst of the discussion Leo walked in, followed by Barton Reeve.
Both Squire Dobb and old Hawkins were much astonished at the unexpected appearance.
“By gum, Leo!” cried Daniel Hawkins. “You good-fer-nothin’, where did you come from?”
Nathan Dobb turned slightly pale.
“Why—er—I didn’t look to see you so soon, Leo,” he stammered.
“I know it; in fact, you didn’t look to see me over again,” retorted the young gymnast bitterly.
“What—er—that is, I don’t understand you, Leo.”
“You soon will understand me, Squire Dobb. I have come back to show you up as a villain.”