"No danger of his running, Mr. Short," said Matt sharply. "Clip's as innocent of that robbery as I am."
"That's my attitude—publicly; but to you, King, I'm frank. However, we'll do what we can. I don't want to lose out, for it means something to me if I win. You boys might go over with me to see Clipperton, and try to get him in a receptive frame of mind. He ought not to keep anything from his lawyer."
The lawyer put on his hat and started for the door.
"How much bail will be required to get Clip out?" Matt asked.
"I think I can get it down to $5,000."
"I've got friends in town——"
"You bet you have!" declared Short; "Governor Gaynor, for instance."
"But the way everybody feels toward Clip, I can't ask any of my friends to go on his bail."
"Just as well. I think the case will come to trial in two or three days. The court is now sitting, and there's not much on the docket."
Mr. McKibben had got back to his office, and the necessary permit for the boys and the lawyer to see Clipperton was quickly obtained.