"Isn't what good news?" asked Nellie curiously.
"Why, the result of the trial. Haven't you heard of it?"
"Has he been acquitted?" asked Nellie eagerly.
"Yes."
"No, I had not heard of the result," she replied, blushing as she realized the interest she had shown. "I only learned of the trial a few minutes ago."
"I am so glad he was proved innocent. I think it was shameful to bring such a charge against him," returned Grace.
"He has been unfortunate," replied Nellie, refraining from an expression of her own feelings.
"Yes, he has; but I do not believe any of the charges against him. Father said that Mr. Rexford was confused and embarrassed at the trial. It all came out about Fred's discharge and the missing money."
"Was it favorable to Fred?"
"Yes. Mr. Rexford had to retract his own testimony, and acknowledge that Fred was right."