"Scott," he said, "I think there may have been some mistake about your taking the pocketbook. If you will call at the store to-morrow, I will see about taking you back."
Scott bowed, but did not speak. He felt that he could never again be contented in Mr. Little's employment.
When they left the saloon he asked: "What do you advise me to do about going back, Mr. Wood?"
"Don't go," said Justin Wood, promptly. "I will stand by you, and see if I can't get you something better."
"Thank you, sir. I don't want to go back if I can help it. But I am glad my innocence has been proved."
"I fancy your cousin will find himself in hot water."
Loammi was already at the house when his father and mother came in. He had no suspicion of trouble, but was eager to tell his father that he had seen Scott.
He did not observe the unusual sternness on Mr. Little's face.
"Pa," he said, "I saw Scott to-night."