"Men, what are you doing ?" For a moment the crowd fell back a little from the mill-owner, and one of the men who had been foremost in the attack replied with some respect, although in a sullen manner, "Mr.Strong, this is not a case for your interference.

This man has caused the death of one of his employees and he deserves hanging." "And hanging he will get!" yelled another.

A great cry arose.

In the midst of it all Mr.Winter shrieked out his innocence.

"It is all a mistake! They do not know! Mr.Strong, tell them they do not know!" The crowd closed around Mr.Winter again.