id the old man, evidently alarmed by this
suggestion. "What a pity that such a bold lad shouldn't be in our
business!"

"Perhaps you'll wish yourself out of it before long," muttered Peg.

As if in corroboration of her words, there was a sharp ring at the
door-bell.

The old man, who was constitutionally timid, turned pale, and looked
helplessly at his companion.

"What is it?" he asked, apprehensively.

"Go and see."

"I don't dare to."

"You're a coward," said Peg, contemptuously. "Then I'll go."

She went down stairs, followed by the old man. She threw open the street
door, but even her courage was somewhat daunted by the sight of two
police officers, accompanied by Jack.

"That's the man," said Jack, pointing out Foley, who tried to conceal
himself behind Mrs. Hardwick's more ample proportions.

"I have a warrant for your arrest," said one of the officers, advancing
to Foley.

"Gentlemen, spare me," he said, clasping his hands. "What have I done?"

"You are charged with uttering counterfeit coin.

"I am innocent."

"If you are, that will come out on your trial."

"Shall I have to be tried?" he asked, piteously.

"Of course. If you are innocent, no harm will come to you."

Peg had been standing still, irresolute what to do. Determined upon a
bold step, she made a movement to pass the officers.

"Stop!" said Jack. "I call upon you to arrest that woman. She is the
Mrs. Hardwick against whom you have a warrant."

"What is all this for?" demanded Peg, haughtily. "What right have you to
interfere with me?"

"That will be made known to you in due time. You are suspected of being
implicated with this man."

"I suppose I must yield," said Peg, sulkily. "But perhaps you, young
sir," turning to Jack, "may not be the gainer by it."

"Where is Ida?" asked Jack, anxiously.

"She is safe," said Peg, sententiously.

"You won't tell me where she is?"

"No. Why should I? I am indebted to you, I suppose, for this arrest. She
shall be kept out of your way as long as it is in my power to do so."

Jack's countenance fell.

"At least you will tell me whether she is well?"

"I shall answer no questions whatever," said Mrs. Hardwick.

"Then I will find her," he said, gaining courage. "She is somewhere in
the city, and sooner or later I shall find her."

Peg was not one to betray her feelings, but this arrest was a great
disappointment to her. Apart from the consequences which might result
from it, it