By this time Rupert noticed what was going on, and silently called the attention of Mr. Packard to it.
"Poor chap!" said the cattleman, as Clayton and his unwelcome companion left the restaurant, "his punishment has come sooner than I anticipated. He will be punished, but I am afraid the owner of the watch stands a poor chance of recovering his property."
"Probably he will get possession of the pawn ticket and so secure the watch, though it may cost him twenty-five dollars."
"It will be some time before the thief gets another such dinner as he has eaten to-night."
After supper Packard said,
"Are you feeling tired, Rupert?"
"Oh, no, sir."
"Then suppose we go to some theatre."
"All right, sir. What theatre do you prefer?"