"When did
you go there?"
"This morning. It was that which detained me from school."
"I see you've got a new watch-chain, too."
Randolph emphasized the word "chain" satirically, being under
the impression that no watch was attached.
"Yes; you may like to see my new watch." And Luke, with
pardonable triumph, produced his new watch, which was a stem-
winder, whereas Randolph's was only a key-winder.
Randolph condescended to take the watch in his hands and
examine it.
"Where was this bought?" he asked.
"At Benedict's."
"You seem to have plenty of money," he said, with unpleasant
significance.
"I should like more."
"Only you are rather imprudent in making such extensive
purchases so soon after your trial."
"What do you mean?" demanded Luke quickly.
"What should I mean? It is evident that you robbed the bank,
after all. I shall tell my father, and you may find your
trouble is not over."
"Look here, Randolph Duncan!" said Luke sternly, "I look
upon that as an insult, and I don't mean to be insulted.
I am no more a thief than you are, and that you know."
"Do you mean to charge me with being a thief?" fumed Randolph.
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