"To be quite honest, monsieur, even though it gives me a task which I abhor, I do not think that M.Dolores could do what is needed without mistakes which could not be mended.

At least I can--" He stopped.
The Judge interposed at once, well pleased with the way things were going for this "case." "Assuredly.

You can as can no other, my Solon.
The secret of success in such things is a good heart, a right mind, a clear intelligence and some astuteness, and you have it all.

It is your task and yours only." The little man's self-respect seemed restored.

He preened himself somewhat and bowed to the Judge.