"That's where the State's prison is, isn't it?"
"Yes."
"Then I hope I shan't go to Auburn to live. Have you any idea how long I shall have to stay here?"
"Till evening, I suppose. You will probably be brought before a justice in the morning," was Frank's reply.
Fred sighed.
"How differently things have turned out from what I anticipated," he said. "I expected to be walking round, and looking at the Falls to-day."
"Hold on a minute!" said Frank. "Mr. Ferguson boards here, and he may be down-stairs now. I'll ask him if you can't go out under my charge if you'll promise not to run away.
"I'll promise that fast enough. You can knock me down if I attempt to escape."
"I am afraid I might find that difficult, as you are at least two inches taller than I."
"I will be very gentle and submissive. I wouldn't be willing to run away with such a suspicion hanging over me."