He seated himself again, and while he was refilling his pipe Dan gave him a history of what had happened at the store, and told how David had come by the ten dollars.

He also described the manner in which he had tried to obtain possession of it, and told how he had failed in his attempt to induce Silas to give him a pair of shoes on the strength of David's credit.

This led to a long discussion between the father and son, during which various plans were laid and one or two things determined upon which will probably be revealed in due time.

Dan paid strict attention to all his father said, but he was glad when the interview was over.

Godfrey was almost beside himself with fury.