“What do you say to that?” demanded Mrs. Briggs, in exultation. “Does that change your opinion of your paragon?”
“I think there is some mistake somewhere,” said Mr. Briggs.
“Why should there be any mistake?” she asked. “Do you think Randolph would tell a lie?”
“There are other ways of accounting for the mistake. I have no idea that Gilbert is guilty of what is charged against him.”
“Really, this is absurd. You are perfectly infatuated with this boy,” said Mrs. Briggs, angrily.
“Mistakes have occurred before,” said her husband, with provoking calmness. “I will investigate the matter.”
“I don’t see what investigation is needed. The boy has stolen the money. The book-keeper told Randolph so.”
“The book-keeper may be mistaken.”
“Not much chance of that.”
“Or he may have taken the money himself and charged it upon Gilbert.”