XIX.
Fred stared at the sheriff in blank amazement at the terrible charge now brought against him.
"I am charged with setting fire to John Rexford's store?" he repeated.
"Yes."
"And you say Mr. Rexford makes the charge?" demanded Fred, in great excitement.
"Yes, he makes the charge," replied the officer, in a manner that was extremely irritating to our young hero.
"I don't know what it means," answered Fred.