But I did not do it, though to tell you the truth I am sorry I did not." "I do not believe you," her father replied.
"I knew you would not believe me," answered Dorothy.

"Had I liberated him I should probably have lied to you about it; therefore, I wonder not that you should disbelieve me.

But I tell you again upon my salvation that I know nothing of the stealing of the keys nor of Tom-Tom's escape.

Believe me or not, I shall deny it no more." Madge gropingly went to Sir George's side, and he tenderly put his arms about her, saying:-- "I would that you were my daughter." Madge took his hand caressingly.
"Uncle, I want to tell you that Dorothy speaks the truth," she said.

"I have been with her every moment since the terrible scene of yesterday evening.