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I know it looks black against me just now , but I 'll clear my honor . '' Burchel Jones laughed , sneeringly . Kildare said nothing more , but left the cell , locking the door behind him . At noon Frank was brought an assortment of food that made his eye bulge . He asked if that was the regular fare in the jail , and was told it had been sent in by his friends . `` The professor and Barney , God bless them ! I wonder why they have left me alone so long ?