Josie O'Gorman sat silent for a long time. Then she asked:
"Do you think Mr. Hathaway will come here, now that—now that—"
"I'm quite sure he will come."
"When?"
"To-morrow."
"Then I must warn them and try to head him off. I'm on his side, Dad; don't forget that."
"I won't; and because you're on his side, Josie, you must let him come and be vindicated, and so clear up this matter for good and all."
"Poor Mary Louise! I was thinking of her, not of her grandfather. Have you considered how a knowledge of the truth will affect her?"
"Yes. She will be the chief sufferer when her grandfather's innocence is finally proved."
"It will break her heart," said Josie, with a sigh.