And, if you and Bayliss had sworn falsely as to the nature and causes of the fight, you might both have been sent away to the reformatory on charges of perjury.

Remember that the law against false swearing applies to boys as much as it does to men.

And now, good day, Mr.Dodge.

I trust you will be able to convince your son of his wrongdoing." However, the elder Dodge, despite his momentary sternness, was not a parent who exercised much influence over his son.

Half an hour later Bert had out the family runabout, making fast time toward Tottenville.
"Bert," said Bayliss, rather soberly, "I'm inclined to think that Lawyer Ripley was good enough to get us out of a fearful scrape." "That's what he's paid for," sniffed Bert "He's my father's lawyer." "Then I'm glad your father has a good lawyer.