“Behind the elms that’s on the edge of the grave.”

Injun Joe gave a barely perceptible start.

“Any one with you?”

“Yes, sir. I went there with — ”

“Wait — wait a moment. Never mind mentioning your companion’s name. We will produce him at the proper time. Did you carry anything there with you.”

Tom hesitated and looked confused.

“Speak out, my boy — don’t be diffident. The truth is always respectable. What did you take there?”

“Only a — a — dead cat.”

There was a ripple of mirth, which the court checked.