If there had been any hope of escaping with the money, Jim would have declined calling on Dr. Graham; but of that he knew there was little chance. Indeed, he was not altogether unknown to the police, having, on two or three previous occasions, come under their notice. So, considerably less cheerful than before, he accompanied Sam to the office.
"Is this the boy?" asked the doctor, surveying Sam's companion attentively.
"Yes, sir."
"I am glad to see you, young man," said the doctor, drily. "Suppose we settle money matters first of all. How much have you left?"
Jim drew out eight dollars in bills.
"So far, so good. You owe me two dollars."
"Yes, sir."
"I won't ask for your note of hand. I'm afraid I couldn't negotiate it; but I expect you to pay me back the balance by instalments. If not, I shall know where to lay hold of you."
Jim had nothing to say.
"Now you can go. Sam, you can stay."