"What is the matter?" asked the conductor, looking with surprise at the group around Paul.
"A pocket-book has been stolen, I believe," said a quiet passenger.
The conductor walked up to the scene of excitement.
Paul looked up at him with a feeling of relief.
"Mr. Bates," he said, "do you think I would steal?"
"Certainly not, Paul. Who charges you with it?"
"This gentleman here," answered our hero, pointing to the Quaker.
"I fear thee is guilty, for I discovered my wallet in thy pocket," said the Quaker, mildly.
"Is this true, Paul?" asked the conductor, puzzled.
"Yes."