The excitement of the spectators was intense. Frank's lawyer promptly called Tom to the stand.
Tom testified to the facts we already know, and took his seat.
"Mr. Hendrix," said the lawyer, turning to the cashier, who occupied a seat among the witnesses for the people, "will you take the witness chair for a few moments?"
Hendrix started as though he had been shot, but rose and made his way to the stand.
"Will you tell us, Mr. Hendrix, where you were between the hours of nine and ten o'clock on the night of the robbery?"
"I was at home."
"Did you not leave the house at all that evening?"
"No, sir; it was a very stormy night, and I did not go out."
"You are perfectly sure of this?"
"Certainly. I did not leave my house."