"
"Never mind. He has been under arrest, and may yet be
guilty in spite of his acquittal. Have you seen him to-day?"
"No."
"Probably he is hiding at home. Well, it shows some sort
of shame."
On his way home from school Randolph was destined to be surprised.
Not far from his own house he met Luke, arrayed in his new suit,
with a chain that looked like gold crossing his waistcoat.
Instead of looking confused and ashamed, Luke looked uncommonly
bright and cheerful.
Randolph was amazed. What could it all mean? He had
intended not to notice Luke, but to pass him with a scornful
smile, but his curiosity got the better of him.
"Why were you not at school to-day?" he asked, abruptly.
Luke smiled.
"I didn't think you would miss me, Randolph."
"I didn't, but wondered at your absence."
"I was detained by business. I expect to have the pleasure
of seeing you there to-morrow."
"Humph! You seem to have invested in a new suit."
"Yes; my old suit was getting decidedly shabby, as you kindly
remarked at Florence Grant's party."
"Where did you get them?"
"In New York."
"In New York!" repeated Randolph, in surprise.
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