“That’s not for me to pass on. It’s in the hands of the Court. Mr. Dare has made affidavit that the aeroplane we bought hasn’t been paid for, and that he’s entitled to its possession. The Court, so far, agrees with him. The officer of the Court is here with a writ to take charge of the apparatus.”
“All right,” replied Mr. Elder. “Help yourself.”
“It isn’t necessary for me to say this is no laughing matter, Josiah. It ain’t what you and me think. The Court has ordered the sheriff to take charge of the machine.”
“I recognize the power of the Court,” responded the president. “I shan’t interfere.”
“If you knew of this writ and have concealed Mr. Dare’s property, of course, you know you can be cited for contempt.”
“I didn’t know of it, and I haven’t concealed the aeroplane,” answered Mr. Elder, with a smile.
“Where is it?” demanded the lawyer.
Mr. Elder shook his head.
“Some one stole it,” he added, with an increasing smile.