"Why did you accuse this young man falsely?" asked the judge.
Uncle Daniel got upon his feet.
"I think I will go home," he said. "William can be guardian if he wants to."
"No," said the judge. "You will not go home. You will answer my question. Did this young man owe the school-board forty dollars?"
"Yes."
"Did he pay it to the school-board?"
"No."
"I have your receipt," said William. "And Jacob Kalb was present when it was paid."
"It ain't so," muttered Jacob Kalb.
Then Uncle Daniel's rage broke forth.