What is it ?" "I want to appeal to you, sir.

I want you to use your influence, before it is too late, to save Judge Rossmore.

A word from you at this time would do wonders in Washington." The financier swung half-round in his chair, the smile of greeting faded out of his face, and his voice was hard as he replied coldly: "Again?
I thought we had agreed not to discuss Judge Rossmore any further ?" "I can't help it, sir," rejoined Jefferson undeterred by his sire's hostile attitude, "that poor old man is practically on trial for his life.

He is as innocent of wrongdoing as a child unborn, and you know it.

You could save him if you would." "Jefferson," answered Ryder, Sr., biting his lip to restrain his impatience, "I told you before that I could not interfere even if I would; and I won't, because that man is my enemy.