CHAPTER XXVII
THE POST-OFFICE INSPECTOR
"Now then, my friend, behave yourself."
"Haven't I paid the damages?"
"You have, but don't get into any further expensive mischief."
"H'm!" observed the victim of Dale Wacker's mail order swindle, "that's to be seen, if I ever get my hands on the real fellow who robbed me. As to you, stranger," to Frank, "just send in your bill double. Sorry I disturbed you, but we all make mistakes"
"No, Mr. Halsey," replied Frank, "I only ask you to pay the cost of that window you smashed and the door you broke."
"How much—let me settle it now," urged Halsey.
"I'll trust you," said Frank. "I will send the bill when the carpenter gets the repairs done."
The trial had come off. A small fine had been imposed by the village judge on Halsey for his disorderly conduct. The marshal had explained
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