"
"So that was the reason you favored me with your company, Joel," said
Harry, with a glance at his guardian's son.
"All you've got to do is to hand over that money now, Harry Vane.
Mind, I intend to have it."
"I assure you, Mr. Fox, that I haven't the money with me."
"Where is it, then?" asked Mr. Fox, incredulous.
"I have put it into the hands of a gentleman in whom I have
confidence, who will take care of it for me."
"What's the man's name?" demanded John Fox.
"That is my secret."
"You have rebelled against my lawful authority. Maria, what is it my
duty to do with this boy?"
"Lock him up!" answered Mrs. Fox, grimly.
"A good suggestion, Mrs. F. Imprisonment may change the boy's ideas.
He may repent his base conduct."
"Now, young man," said Fox, in a tone of authority, "go up to your
chamber, and stay there till you're ready to obey orders."
Harry hesitated a moment, then quietly went upstairs. Mr. Fox was
relieved, for he was a little apprehensive that his ward would prove
rebellious and decline to obey.
John Fox stole up after his ward, and Harry heard the door bolted on
the outside.
He was a prisoner.
When he heard the bolt slide in the lock, he said to himself: "Mr. Fox
and I can never agree.
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