23/38 But you also forged Hale's name." "Ah, I know what you mean now. It was only for fifty pounds." "Had it been for fifty pence the crime is the same," said Mallow vehemently, "why did you not let me help you? But you preferred to commit a crime." "Such a fuss to make," muttered the youth discontentedly, "the bill is in the possession of Juliet, and no steps can be taken on that. If mother accepts this six thousand a year, she will buy the check back from Hale. He's a scoundrel and will do anything for money. |