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"And Dad went to court to get her out of the scrape. That's just
like the old man!"
Sarah, however, showed no hint of enthusiasm. Her mind was ever
of the prosaic sort, little prone to flights. In that prosaic
quality, was to be found the explanation of her dependability as
a private secretary. So, now, she merely made a terse statement.
"She was tried to-day, and convicted. The judge sent for Mr.
Gilder to come down this morning and have a talk with him about
the sentence."
There was no lessening of the expression of certainty on the
young man's face. He loved his father, and he trusted where he
loved.
"It will be all right," he declared, in a tone of entire
conviction. "Dad's heart is as big as a barrel. He'll get her
off."
Then, of a sudden, Dick gave a violent start. He added a
convincing groan.
"Oh, Lord!" he exclaimed, dismally. There was shame in his
voice. "I forgot all about it!"
The secretary regarded him with an expression of amazement.
"All about what?" she questioned.


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