He confesses the whole thing to Radnor--extenuating circumstances plausibly to the fore.

He has been dishonest, but unintentionally so.

He wishes to straighten up and lead a respectable life.

If he had, say fifteen hundred dollars, he could quash the indictment against him.

He is Radnor's brother and the Colonel's son, but Rad is to receive a fortune while he is to be disinherited.