He bade the sheriff and the engineer good day, glanced sharply at them and then at the others.

When his look encountered his son, his eyebrows went up.
"So you're home finally," he addressed him.

"After two weeks' time!" His regard moved about from one to another of the trio.

"What does this mean, Charlie?
Who is that fellow wearing handcuffs ?" He paused, staring steadily at his son.

"What have you been doing to bring you into Winship's office ?" As Charlie continued to sit silent, he turned to the sheriff.
"I'll explain, Mr.Menocal, but what I have to say won't be pleasant hearing for you," Lee stated, at a nod from Winship.