“Walter Sherwood.”
“It will now be necessary for you to tell me frankly whether you stole the horse or not.”
“Of course I did not,” answered Walter indignantly.
“You must excuse my asking the question. I did not believe you guilty, but it was necessary for me to know positively from your own lips. You must not be sensitive.”
“I have no right to be, but I find myself in a very trying position.”
“Of course, but I will try to get you out of it. Now, will you tell me in detail how the horse came into your possession?”
Walter told the story, and the lawyer listened attentively.
“Have you any proof of what you assert?” he asked, when Walter finished.
“There was no one present.”
“I suppose not. Did no papers pass between you and this man?”