“What is it, Mr. Basswood?” questioned Frank, as he walked to the side of the buggy.

“You were right, young man, and I was a fool.”

“What do you mean?”

“Do you remember about that autograph?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Well, I was taken in nicely.”

“Did the fellow swindle you?”

“He did. I have just been over to Riverview and there I met the banker with whom I have occasionally done business. I am out just sixty-five dollars.”

“What did the rascal do?”

“Turned my autograph into the signature on a check, and what is more, he got the banker to cash the check.”