"You must go to him and take him the money you stole."
Thomas turned ashy pale.
"I haven't got it, sir."
"How much was it, did you say?"
"Eleven pounds—nearly twelve."
"I will find you the money. I will lend it to you."
"Thank you, thank you, sir. I will not spend a penny I can help till I repay you. But—"
"Yes, now come the buts," said Mr. Fuller, with a smile of kindness. "What is the first but?"
"Stopper is a hard man, and never liked me. He will give me up to the law."
"I can't help it. It must be done. But I do not believe he will do that. I will help you so far as to promise you to do all that lies in my power in every way to prevent it. And there is your father; his word will be law with him now."