I shall want the truth of it all
proved. But, if I am satisfied that Don has been wholly in the wrong
in anything that he has done, believe me, I shall be most ready to make
the matter right with you."
"Right with me?" repeated the boatbuilder, in amazement "What do you
mean by that?"
"Why, I mean, of course, that, if I am convinced that Don has been
headstrong and over-zealous--"
"Mr. Melville, listen to me, and understand me fully. It looks as
though to-night's business had been engineered on purpose to dissuade
Mr. Emerson from investing money in my enterprises. If that is true,
it is a matter of conspiracy, and I cannot hold out any hope to you that
I shall allow anyone to escape just punishment."
"Do you threaten my son?" demanded the elder Melville, a menacing frown
clouding his face.
"Of course not unless he can be shown to be undoubtedly guilty. For
your sake and his I hope that won't be the case. And now, sir, good
night."
They were nearing the streets of the village, and, Soon after the two
Melvilles fell behind, Mr. Farnum found a constable who took the
stranger in the blue uniform in charge.
Mr. Emerson excused himself, going to his own stopping place, but Mr.
Farnum and Jack continued with the officer until they had seen the
young stranger locked up.
Then Mr. Farnum hurriedly telephoned to the house of a lawyer, rousing
that gentleman, and sending him to the lock-up to interview the prisoner.
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