10/17 He asked me to come here and tell you of his arrest." Goldstein shrugged his shoulders. "If Jones stole the money to buy Continental stock he must suffer the consequences. I'm working for the stock, not for the individual." "But surely you will go to the station and see what can be done for him ?" protested Uncle John. "What's the use? Let Jones fight his own battles." "It occurs to me," suggested Mr.Merrick, who was growing indignant, "that Mr.Jones will be able to satisfy the court that he is not a thief, and so secure his freedom without your assistance. |