Jarman nodded. "I got the letter for this purpose. You will not pacify that savage jealousy easily."
Miss Berry slipped her arm within that of her uncle. "I am quite safe," she said coolly. "No harm can come to me."
"Wait a moment," said Berry, removing his arm. "You left me in the lurch, Fan, when you married Anchor. I'm going to make my own bed this time, and lie on it.
"What do you mean?" she asked quickly.
"This," said the little scoundrel, coolly. "Natty's given us the go-by, so there ain't much chance of getting the money through him."
"There's less chance of getting it through me," said Frank, quickly, "if that's your meaning, Berry. I intend to give myself up."
"Don't be a fool," said Darrel, quickly, and looking uneasy.
"I've been a fool long enough. I'll give myself up."
Eustace nodded. "That's the best thing to do," he declared, for he had been observant of the Berry face. "Stand your trial, Frank. I have got evidence that will stand you in good stead."
"But see here," cried Berry, looking more and more dismayed. "If you can be proved innocent--"