"Let my child be. Will you help Evan Malton?"
"No; the law must take its course."
"Then I'll help him myself."
"But how?"
"That's my business--the money must be replaced--find out how much is missing, and let me know."
"What's the good? you've not got the cash."
"Do what I ask!"
"Very well!" sulkily. "I can't pay the money myself; but I'll give him time to repay it."
"You will?"
"Yes; and Kitty," shamefacedly, "I'll let you have that five hundred.'