He let the curtain fall into place and resumed his chair.
"He's an orphan, Solomon; a poor, friendless orphan.

Another might have turned him away from his door--I didn't; I hadn't the heart to.

I bespeak your sympathy for him." "Who is he ?" asked Mahaffy.
"Haven't I just told you ?" said the judge reproachfully.

Mahaffy laughed.
"You've told me something.

Who is he ?" "His name is Hannibal Wayne Hazard.