“Well?”
“It’s a lie,” said Jasper hoarsely.
“Do you still insist that the articles taken from my stock were taken by Rodney Ropes?”
“Yes, sir.”
“What do you say, Mr. Carton?”
“Not one was taken by Rodney Ropes. Jasper and I are responsible for them all.”
“What proof can you bring?”
“Mr. James Redwood will recall the purchase I made at the time of the thefts. He will recall that I always purchased of Jasper.”
“That is true,” said Mr. Redwood in a troubled voice.
“Do you confess, Jasper Redwood?”