Frankly, I couldn't wholly credit this charge against you.

I wanted to see you and have a talk with you, and I so informed the elder Dodge.

Unless you can satisfy me that this is a ridiculous case, or a wholly malicious prosecution, then I shall feel obliged, as a lawyer, to take up the charges with the district attorney, after which we shall proceed in the usual way.

But, first of all, I want to have a talk with you." "That is very fair, sir," replied Dick.
"And I want to be fair," replied the lawyer with emphasis.

"I want to make sure that I am not taking part in a case needlessly malicious, and one which, pushed to a needless conclusion, might rob the Army of a valuable future officer." "I appreciate your courtesy and fairness, and I, thank you, sir," Dick acknowledged.
"Now, Mr.Prescott, do you mind telling me, in a general way, at least, just what you have said to others about young Dodge since you have been home on your furlough ?" "I would rather, sir, tell you something else instead," replied Cadet Prescott, with the ghost of a smile.