I expected only a denial.

I have, instead, been astounded.
Now, listen, sir, while I tell you the all but incredible story." Thereupon Lawyer Griffin launched into a swift narration of the story told by Dick Prescott and Dr.Carter.
As soon as Bert Dodge began to get wind of what it was all about, his face became ghastly.
"Stop right here, Griffin!" commanded Bert.

"This is all a tissue of lies that have been sprung upon you." "Silence, young man!" commanded the lawyer sternly.

"This talk is between your father and myself.

As for you, young man, remember to what you have sworn, and bear in mind that the upshot of it all for you may yet be a term of years in the penitentiary." As the lawyer went on talking there could not be a moment's suspicion that the elder Dodge had been concerned in the plot of perjury.
Mr.Dodge had been guilty only of believing his son and of sharing the latter's feigned indignation.
"Now, Dr.Carter has confirmed all of this over the 'phone, and he assured me that Dr.Davidson stood ready to add his testimony," wound up Lawyer Griffin.