It was a telegram sent by Dave Darrin, on the way to Tottenville, and read: "Fred Ripley said he heard insult offered you by Dodge yesterday.
Get case adjourned to Monday and Ripley will testify in your behalf." Smiling, Dick passed the message to his father.

Mr.Prescott, after scanning the telegram, rose gravely, crossed the room and handed the slip of paper to Lawyer Ripley.
"If the court please, we are now ready with this case," announced Lawyer Ripley.
"Proceed, counselor.

Mr.Clerk, you will swear such witnesses as are to be called." "If the court please," hastily interjected Mr.Ripley.

"I don't believe it is going to be necessary to call any witnesses.

With the court's permission I will first make a few explanations." "This case, your Honor, is one in which Albert Dodge, a minor, with the consent of his father, has preferred a charge of aggravated assault against Richard Prescott, a minor.
"That there was a fight, and that said Prescott did vigorously assault young Dodge, there is no doubt.