"Was that Noddy?" asked Mr. Grant, as he joined Bertha a few minutes later.
"Yes, father."
"Why didn't you tell me he was here, Bertha?"
"He came but a few moments ago. He came to bid me good-bye."
"Where is he going?"
"He is going to sea. He says you intend to take him to the court-house."
"This is very unfortunate. A most remarkable event in regard to the boy has occurred, which I haven't time to tell you about now. It is very important that I should find him at once."
"I don't think you can catch him. He is very much afraid of being sent to prison."
"I had no intention of sending him to prison," laughed Mr. Grant.
"But he heard Squire Wriggs say he must take him over to the court."