you tell me what the probable result will be, supposing, as a matter of
course, that I am found guilty?"

"Most probably, six months imprisonment, without hard labor, if it be a
first offence."

"It is the first of its kind," was the smiling reply.

"You will not let me help you, then, in any way?" said Mr. Kent.

"There is nothing you can do for me," said the young man, gratefully.

"If you take my advice," continued the magistrate, "you will send for
some clever lawyer; tell him the truth, whatever it may be, and while
preserving your incognito, he may be able to do something for you. I
should certainly do so in your place."

"I think not," he replied; "the less stir made about it the better.
Surely in the crowd of a criminal court and in the prison dress, I shall
escape recognition?"

"An admission," thought the magistrate, "that he has concealed his
identity."

"I cannot tell; I think it doubtful."

"Well, whatever comes, I shall always he grateful to you, Mr. Kent, for
your interest in me."

"I am sorry you will not trust me," said the magistrate, rising to leave