The $500 Check — page 226: what you’re looking at

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THE OFFICE OF THE MAGNET MINE. 207 ‘The twenty-dollar bill got me into trou- ble.’’ ‘‘ How was that ?’’ Bert told the story of his arrest on the charge of robbing Mr. Jones, and gave an account of his trial. ‘‘And you were tried before Albert Mar- lowed?’ €¢ Yes.” ‘‘T suppose Percy rejoiced in your humili- ation ?”’ “No, he didn’t. He behaved like a brick. He walked to the court-room with me, and told me he was sure [I was not guilty.”’ “T am certainly surprised, but I am pleased also. That is a point in Percy’s favor, an unexpected one. He shan’t lose by it.’ . ‘Tam afraid I shouldn’t have got off if it hadn’t been for a young lawyer from New York, named Conway, who volunteered to defend me.”’ ‘‘Go on. Give me an account of it. Can you give me the address of Mr. Conway ?”’ ‘“Yes, uncle. I have it here.’’ (E(0) Al G JOO “S)