"What were the peculiar circumstances?"
"He was charged with stealing a pocket-book."
"Are you sure of that?" asked Vernon eagerly.
"Yes, I should know him anywhere."
"How did he get off?"
"Some minister spoke in his favor."
"I must tell my aunt of this," said Vernon gleefully. "I think the young man will get his walking papers."
CHAPTER V.
A PLOT AGAINST ROBERT.
Frederic Vernon lost no time in acquainting his aunt with his discovery.