“Walter Sherwood.”
“How long were you in college?”
“Two years.”
“Left of your own accord?”
“Oh, yes, sir.”
“Just so. I thought perhaps you might have been suspended or expelled.”
“I can refer you on that point to the president or any of the professors.”
“Oh, I will take your word for it.”
“I left college on account of losing my property.”
“Ah, indeed!” said Mr. Locke doubtfully. “Perhaps you noticed that we require a small deposit as a guarantee of fidelity.”