“My good friend,” said the professor, “I trust that in your long years of confinement you will reflect upon—”
“Don't worry about that,” interrupted Dick. “I sha'n't be in prison three months.”
“But I thought—”
“Bolts and bars can be broken, professor. When I do get out I will inquire what part of the country you are in and will make you a visit.”
This promise, so far from cheering Professor Robinson, seemed to disconcert him extremely, and he shortened his talk with his road acquaintance.
After the trial was over Walter was waited upon by an official, who tendered him the reward of one thousand dollars offered for the capture of Dick Ranney.
“Mr. Manning has waived his claim in your favor,” explained the official, “and therefore there is no question that to you belongs the reward.”
“There are two others whose services deserve recognition,” said Walter; “the two constables who made the arrest.”
“There is no additional sum at our command,” explained the official.
“None is needed,” returned Walter. “I shall pay each a hundred dollars out of the reward which has been awarded to me.”