"But, suppose, after all, he is innocent," suggested Warner.
"You seem to take the boy's side, Warner. I am surprised at you."
"I want him to have a fair chance, that is all. I must say that I have been favorably impressed by what I have seen of the boy."
"At any rate, I think Aunt Eliza ought to question him sternly, not accepting any evasion or equivocation. He has been guilty of base ingratitude."
"Supposing him to be guilty?"
"Yes, of course."
"I intend to investigate the matter," said the old lady. "What do you think, Harold? Do you think it probable that Luke opened my drawer, and took out the pocket-book?"
"It looks very much like it," said Harold.
"Certainly it does," said Mrs. Tracy, with emphasis.
"Suppose we drop the conversation for the time being," suggested the old lady. "Harold has not wholly gratified our curiosity as to the watch and chain. Do you know, Harold, who the gentleman is to whom you rendered such an important service?"