"Who drew it ?" he asked.

"Josiah could hardly have known how to draw a cheque; I had once to help him write one." "It was a cheque to bearer, I hear," said Swallow smiling.

"Mrs.
Penhallow drew the money.

No doubt Josiah got it before he left." Penhallow said, "You are insolent." "You asked a question," returned Swallow, "and I answered it." "And with a comment I permit no man to make.

You said, 'no doubt he got it.' I want an apology at once." He went around the table to where Swallow sat.
The lawyer rose, saying, "Every one will know to-day that Josiah was a runaway slave.