He issues a warrant on a charge of larceny, claps a man in jail whether innocent or not, and refuses to let him explain anything or prove his innocence until a formal examination is held." "There is some justice in that," remarked Uncle John.

"Suppose Jones is guilty; it would be a mistake to let him go free until a thorough examination had been made." "And if he is innocent, he will have spent several days in jail, been worried and disgraced, and there is no redress for the false imprisonment.

The judge won't even apologize to him!" "It's all in the interests of law and order, I suppose," said Patsy; "but the law seems dreadfully inadequate to protect the innocent.

I suppose it's because the courts are run by cheap and incompetent people who couldn't earn a salary in any other way." "Someone must run them, and it isn't an ambitious man's job," replied Uncle John.

"What do you think of the lawyer I sent you, Arthur ?" The young ranchman smiled.
"He's a wonder, Uncle.