"I will be there, sir, if Mr. Clinch will let me off."
"He must let you off. If he won't, I shall send an officer to summon you."
"I have no doubt he will let me go."
"Your evidence is necessary to convict Lynch. I am told that the young fellow wants to make a confession."
"I should like very much to hear it, for I don't know even yet why those fellows followed me up so closely."
"We shall know to-morrow.—How do you feel, Mr. Farringford?" added Mr. Rockwood, turning to my father.
"Better, sir; I hope to be out in a few days."
"You were once a very able business man, and I have no doubt you know as much now as you ever did. I have been looking for a man who is competent to take charge of my property in St. Louis. You are the right man, if—"
"If I keep sober," added my father, when the planter paused. "I have no claim whatever upon your confidence; but I assure you I believe it is quite impossible for me ever to drink another drop of liquor."