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"Such was my testimony," I answered "It was the truth"

"Naturally," said Lieutenant Fraser-Freer "But--er--as a matter of

fact, we are here to ask that you alter your testimony Could you, as a

favor to us who have suffered so cruel a loss--a favor we should never

forget--could you not le half after six?"

I was quite overwheled at last to ask

"I aive them to you in full," the boy answered "I can

only say this: It happens that at seven o'clock last Thursday night I

was dining with friends at the Savoy--friends ould not be likely to

forget the occasion"

The old general leaped to his feet

"Nor! I simply will

not--"

"Hush, father," said the boy wearily "We have threshed it all out You

have promised--"