"We can't exactly be called upon to make it up&—" I began.
"But we'll want to," put in Kate, hastily.
"I'd feel better if we did. The widow has always been so kind to us."
"How long must you stay here?"
"I don't know. As long as Judge Penfold sees fit, I suppose."
"If only they could catch this John Stumpy."
"I hope so—for other reasons than those you know, Kate."
"Other reasons?"
"Yes; very important ones, too. John Stumpy knew father well. And he was mixed up in that—that miserable affair."
"Oh, Roger, how do you know?"