Besides, it is probable you may learn about it in some other way; because, unfortunately, I broke the other fellow's leg very badly, and there is no saying what may come of it, so I think you ought to know all the circumstances." "Very well, Ned," his father said quietly; "this seems to be a serious business.

Go on, my boy." Ned related the whole circumstances, his father saying no word until he had finished.
"You have been in no way to blame in the matter, nor could you have acted otherwise.

The breaking of the boy's leg is unfortunate, but it was a pure accident, and even the boy's friends did not blame you in the matter.

As to the illegal drilling, that is no new thing; it has been known to be going on for many months, and, indeed, in some places for years.

The authorities take but little notice of it.