"No; you look too honest to be a confederate of a scoundrel."
"He ought to be ashamed of himself to impose upon me," said Ben indignantly. "What shall I do?"
"Have you any other money?"
Ben produced a two-dollar bill.
"I will take pay out of this for your share of the dinner, and with your help I propose to arrest your companion."
The cashier briefly explained his plan. A policeman was summoned, and Ben was instructed to meet Smithson at the time appointed, and tender him the change.
He did so.
Smithson looked up eagerly as Ben approached.
"Have you got the change?" he asked.
"Yes," said Ben.