“I suppose not.”
“Remember, you are only out on bail. They may make out a case against you when it comes to trial.”
“I don’t see how they can. I had nothing to do with the robbery.”
“But they found the diamond on you, and Norton may swear that you were with the crowd. He seemed mean enough for anything.”
We had soon finished breakfast; indeed, Ford’s last words took away all my appetite, and then we started for the lake.
“I intend to follow the shore all the way to the Bend,” I said. “If I do not come across the Catch Me before that time, I will borrow some boat and take a sail around the lake.”
“That’s a good idea. Of course you want me to go along.”
“If you will, Dan. I will pay you the same as if you were working up at the mill.”
“Don’t want any pay, Rube. I want to see you squared up and in full possession of your own.”