"I don't know," answered Kirby hesitating.
"The boy ought to be punished. If it were my case, I would have him arrested."
"No, I don't care to do that. He belongs to a respectable family."
"Surely you won't keep him in your employ?"
"No, I shall feel compelled to discharge him. Dean, you can leave the car at the next station. You are no longer in my employ. For the sake of your uncle and aunt, I shall not have you arrested, but I must decline to employ you any longer."
"Very well, sir!" answered Dean. "If you will pay me what you owe me for services, I will leave you."
"Pay you what I owe you!" replied Kirby, as if surprised.
"Yes, sir; you promised me twenty-five dollars per month, and I have been with you three weeks."
"You have received money from me at different times, and I owe you nothing. Besides, the jewelry which you have taken will amount to more than your wages."