“Then you agree with me, that Mr. Sherman is thoroughly honest in this affair? That his only motive is a sense of public duty?”
“Yes. I cannot conceive of him knowingly doing a wrong.”
“That’s what has forced me to think it’s only just a mistake,” said her father.
“You may be right.” She considered the idea. “But what does your lawyer say?”
His pale cheeks flushed.
“I have no lawyer,” he said slowly.
“I see. You were waiting to consult me about whom to retain.”
He shook his head.
“Then you have approached some one?”
“I have spoken to Hopkins, and Williams, and Freeman. They all——” He hesitated.