"Whatever else is done, your father's got to be defended.
I'll defend him--to the best of my ability--if you'll let me--and at no cost to him." "Well spoken, sir!" exclaimed Northrop.

"That's the style!" "But we must keep to legal etiquette," continued Brereton, smiling at the little man's enthusiasm.

"You must go to a solicitor and tell him to instruct me--it's a mere form.

Mr.Bent will take you to his solicitor, and he'll see me.

Then I can appear in due form when they bring your father before the magistrates.