“Yes, sir, and I am proud of the dear old college,” rejoined the colonel, warmly.
“I agree with you,” said Walter. “I have passed two years in the college.”
“Then, young man, here's my hand. My heart is always warm toward a Euclid man—”
“Even if you have to prosecute him for horse-stealing,” suggested Lawyer Barry slyly.
“Really, this is very painful!” said the colonel. “I wish I could get rid of it.”
“You can say in court that you are convinced of the young man's innocence.”
“And I will! And afterward I shall insist on Mr. Sherwood's driving home with me and making me a visit.”
Great was the surprise of Mr. Crane and Mr. Penton when they saw the horse thief approach the court room arm in arm with Colonel Owen.
The trial began, and presently Crane and Penton were called on to testify.
“Did you see the prisoner steal the mare?” demanded Barry sharply.