"I do not admit the truth of his story."
"Then you shall not give him any money. You shall not be swindled here."
"If I admit the—"
"Don't commit yourself unless you choose to do so. Whatever you say may be used as evidence to convict you."
"You put me in a tight place," said Lynch. "If I commit myself, you will prosecute me. If I don't commit myself, I cannot give the boy the money."
"I did not say I should prosecute you. The crime, if any, was committed beyond the limits of this state. I cannot enter a complaint. The young man may do so if he thinks best."
"Can I make Phil a present of a hundred dollars?" demanded Lynch, desperately.
"You can do as you please with your own money," answered the officer.
The robber counted a hundred dollars from his pocket-book, and handed it to Mr. Lamar, who declared that the amount was right, and the bills were good. It was passed to me; but I declined to receive any more than I had lost, and changing a bill, I returned two dollars and a half.
"I will make no complaint for assault now," said Farringford.