On the other side, however, the services of the rising young counsel, Mr Douglas, had been secured. He made a brief and indignant address to the magistrate on the way in which the sanctity of Mr Huish's home had been invaded, and a gentleman dragged off to answer this disgraceful trumped-up charge. In conclusion, Mr Douglas said he should bring forward witnesses whose social position was such that their testimony must be taken as unimpeachable, and they would prove on oath that at the time when this gentleman--the defendant; he would not insult him by calling him the prisoner--was stated to have been seen by the police in company with some notorious scoundrels engaged in a burglary--his worship would excuse him for smiling, the charge was so absurd--Mr Huish was partaking of the hospitality of a well-known physician at his house at Highgate. "Call Dr Stonor." Dr Stonor stepped into the witness-box, was sworn, and stated that Mr John Huish often dined with him at Highgate, and was there on the night in question, that he arrived there about seven, and did not leave till twelve, and was never out of his sight the whole time. Daniel Repson, Dr Stonor's confidential servant, testified to the same effect. Then Sir Humphrey Millet was sworn, and stated that he called at his son-in-law's at six o'clock, and went up with him in the carriage to Highgate, and was set down at Grosvenor Square on the return. He certainly did have a nap after dinner, for about half an hour, but not for more. Mr Richard Millet gave similar testimony, and lastly Miss Stonor was sworn, and stated that, saving the interval between leaving the table and tea-time, she saw Mr Huish the whole evening. Mr Douglas was of opinion that after the evidence of these witnesses his worship would dismiss the contemptible charge, and tell his client that he left the court without a stain upon his character. At the same time, he hoped the police would be more careful, for he was informed that Mrs Huish had been most terribly alarmed, and that the consequences might be serious. The police-sergeant was checkmated, and the prisoner was discharged at once, leaving the police court in the company of his friends. "Yes," said the sergeant grimly, "he has done us this time; but if we don't put salt on his tail yet, I'll leave the force." John Huish shook hands heartily with the doctor, who eyed him rather curiously, and then turned to Dick, who was, however, very distant. "You'll come home with me," he said; but Dick shook his head. "Not now," he said coldly; "another time. Come, father." The old man shook hands heartily with his son-in-law, and whispered: "Dick's a bit put out, my dear John; but it's all right. I'll put it all straight. I'll bring him on to-night." Huish nodded, and shook hands then with the doctor and Miss Stonor. "Good-bye, doctor; a thousand thanks! Miss Stonor, you'll excuse me. I am most anxious to get home."