"I think you are mistaken. I am of the opinion that Stover is just what he showed himself to be in his attempt to bribe me to turn traitor to the Klan and in this statement he made to you—a crook."
"I don't think that. But—well, I don't know just how to explain it."
"What did he object to about the prank that you played on Rastus?"
"He said that he did not like to have one of the bank's employees the subject of comment and his friend Springer subjected to ridicule."
"He's very solicitous about Springer's feelings."
"I told him that I was not going to shed any tears over Springer; that if he had given an accurate account of the incident without prejudice he would not have been caused any embarrassment by my affidavit.'"
"Good for you! I hope he tells Springer what you said."
"Mr. Stover told me not to do it again and I promised that I wouldn't—but, say, it was lots of fun."
"Tell me about it."
She gave him a full account of the escapade and of the negro's declaration that he was feigning fright to please her. They both enjoyed a good laugh.