"Yes, Dad."
"But that's all the more reason why we should investigate and make sure about it."
"Don't, Dad, please. I can't bear it."
"Bet, dear, can you trust your father? I've never failed you, have I?"
"No, no, never!"
"Then listen to me. Rid yourself of all your suspicions, if that's what they are, and I'll try to untangle things. Do you think if I take Chief Baldwin out to the hut that he might see something that would pin the blame on your friend?"
"No, Daddy, I don't think so. The truth is, I have the evidence with me."
"Might it not be well to trust an older head, Bet?"
"Yes. But somehow I feel that it is not being loyal." Bet left the room and returned with the handkerchief. "I found the fan wrapped in Phil's handkerchief. See his initials, P.S.G."
"Phil! And he was the last one to have the fan? It does look bad for the boy. —I must have a talk with him."