"To think that a son of mine should--!" "Pardon me, Captain Cameron," interrupted Mr.Rae quickly and somewhat sharply.

"We must not prejudge this case.

We must first understand it." At this point Dunn stepped swiftly to Cameron's side.

"Brace up, old chap," he said in a low tone.

Then turning towards the Captain he said, "I beg your pardon, Sir, but I do think it's only fair to give a man a chance to explain." "Allow me, gentlemen," said Mr.Rae in a firm, quiet voice, as the Captain was about to break forth.