8/46 They're too clever to be caught tripping. They've covered their tracks well, be sure of that. As to the newspapers--when did you ever hear of them championing a man when he's down ?" "And you, father--do you believe Ryder did this ?" "I have no longer any doubt of it," answered the judge. "I think John Ryder would see me dead before he would raise a finger to help me. His answer to my demand for my letters convinced me that he was the arch plotter." "What letters do you refer to ?" demanded Shirley. |