Oakhurst. Then I have to thank you, Mr. C.

Capper. Yes! "A man of ridiculous theories, but well-meaning,
brave, and honest." No, sir; don't apologize: you were right, Mr.
Oakhurst. It is I who owe you an apology. I came here, believing
YOU were the robber, having no faith in you or your reformation,
expecting,--yes, sir,--hoping, to detect you in the act. Hear me!
From the hour you first entered the bank, I have shadowed your
every movement, I have been the silent witness of all that has
passed in this room. You have played a desperate game, Mr.
Oakhurst; but I'll see you through it. If you are true to your
resolve, for the next six days, I will hold these wretches silent.
I will protect your imposture with the strong arm of the law. I
don't like YOUR theories, sir; but I believe you to be well-
meaning, and I know you to be brave and honest.

Oakhurst (grasping his hand). I shall not forget this. But Sandy--

Capper. I will put my men on his track, and have him brought
quietly here. I can give you no aid beyond that. As an honorable
man, I need not tell you your duty. Settle it with him as best you
can.

Oakhurst. You are right; I WILL see him. (Aside.) Unless he has
changed, he will listen to me, he will obey me.

Capper. Hush! (Blows out candle.) Stand here!

CAPPER and OAKHURST retreat to wing L., as enter MORTON, sen., from
room R.