"Indeed! who is it?"
"This boy!" answered Ferguson, pointing to Fred.
"Impossible!" ejaculated Lawrence, eying Fred with incredulous amazement.
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"Nevertheless it is true. I arrested him at the Lynch House this morning," affirmed the detective.
"Do you believe him guilty?" asked Mr. Lawrence, noting with perplexity Fred's open countenance and tranquil manner.
"No. Still, circumstances are against him."
"Please explain."