"I'm ready to take the punishment, sir," he said, going straight up to Mr. Gering.
His manner and the look on his face amazed his late employer.
"Eh—eh—well, young sir," he said, backing a step or two. "And so you confess that you robbed me?"
"I do."
"And you know what lies before you?"
"Yes."
"Have you been deceiving that mother of yours again?"
"No; I've been telling her the truth at last."
"Effie, Effie!" called Mrs. Staunton from the bedroom.
Effie ran to her mother.