“Is it about John?”
Hugh glanced significantly at the two boys. Ernest he saw for the first time.
James Fox understood and followed Hugh out of the room.
“Well,” he said inquiringly when they were out of hearing.
“Mr. John is in trouble,” answered Hugh briefly.
“Go on,” said James Fox. “Do you know where he is?”
“In Crampton jail.”
“Go on. Give me the particulars.”
“He was carried there by two persons.”
“Who were they?”