I felt I had gone too far, but having taken the step, I informed him that all that had been settled.

I had investigated the matter and punished the guilty.

Some of these appealed to Mr.Scott for a reopening of the case, but this I never could have agreed to, had it been pressed.

More by look I think than by word Mr.Scott understood my feelings upon this delicate point, and acquiesced.
It is probable he was afraid I had been too severe and very likely he was correct.

Some years after this, when I, myself, was superintendent of the division I always had a soft spot in my heart for the men then suspended for a time.