"You know best, madam," said the surprised sergeant, while the two officers also looked amazed.
"What is your name, my lad?" asked Sergeant Daly, taking out a note-book.
"Will Raymond, sir."
"And your name, madam, in full, please?" and the sergeant turned to the mother.
She choked up at the question, her face flashed and then paled; but after an effort at self-control she responded:
"My name was Ruby Raymond, and since my husband's death I retain the name for my children.
"Is it necessary that I should give another?"
"No madam, the name of Raymond will do; but you will not surely refuse the reward allowed for the capture of that rascal there!"
"I cannot allow my son to accept it, sir."
"Pardon me if I say I believe you need the money."