But he would have been pleased had his uncle offered his counsel, though he would have declined it.

He would have felt better to have had a letter from home somewhat different from the one he received from his Aunt Matilda by the hand of the prosecuting attorney.

It was not very encouraging or very sympathetic, though it was very characteristic.
"Dear Ralph: "This is what I have always been afraid of.

I warned you faithfully the last time I saw you.

My skirts are clear of your blood, I can not consent for your uncle to appear as your counsel or to go your bail.