It is too large a sum to be placed in jeopardy. Perhaps, my boy, it is
your entire fortune, who knows. The Jenison estate seems lost to you,
cruelly enough. I am so very sorry."
"I only want to think that none of you believe I committed the crime I
am accused of," said David simply. "The money isn't anything."
"We are not accusers," she said gravely.
"Where is Brad?" demanded Grinaldi, his patience and diplomacy
exhausted.
"He is up in Colonel Grand's room at the hotel," she answered, as if
that explained everything.
"Talking business, I suppose," he said sarcastically.
"Yes, they are settling certain details." She spoke in such a way that
Joey looked up in alarm.
"You don't mean to say you are--you are going to--"
"No, not that, my friend," she said, quite calmly.
"I didn't think so," said Joey fervently.
Mrs. Braddock arose abruptly.
"I must go to Christine. Will you come, Ruby?"
Ruby followed her out of the tent, exchanging a quick glance with her
father as she left the improvised table.
"Come on, Jacky," said Joey. "Strip them clothes off and get to work.
You've got a lot to learn.
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