Mills took up the money, and then looked at his visitor. "I remember the occasion," said he. "And you have worked all this time. Very commendable, I assure you. How much more have you?"
"Less than ten dollars. Doesn't that satisfy you?"
"Oh, yes, I'm satisfied, but did it occur to you that the law might have to be satisfied?"
"The law?" Milford gasped.
"Yes. You seem to have forgotten that part of it."
"The law!" said Milford.
"Yes, sir, the law."
"And that means the penitentiary," said Milford, looking hard at him.
"That's what it means. Will you go quietly with me, or shall I send for an officer?"
"I came here quietly, didn't I? Yes, I'll go with you. I'm prepared to take my medicine. When do you leave?"