Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-02-15
officiousness and quite uncalled for &C.
tion in the matter.

Of1clOuSn6SS anu quite unCaIleu IOr &C.
tion in the matter.
Clever and impressive as his harangue
was, it. however, failed utterly in its
purpose. The magistrate had evidently
carefully considered the case beforehand
and determined upon his course Of ao-
ton. The decision given, therefore, was
"Remanded for week. Bail refused. "
saw Allie bow gravely to the court,
the policeman open the door Of the dock,
and moment later, feeling quite sick
and giddy, l was in the throng leaving
the court By the time / reached the
street my darling was on her way to
Holloway.
That afternoon, at 8 O'Clock, Janet
and drove out to the prison, and hav-
ing shown our authorities were instant
ly conducted to the room in which pris-
oners are permitted to interview their
friends
What the two women loved best In
the world said to each other during that
interview l cannot remember. l only
know that Janet kissed Allie and cried
over her. and that Allie received it all
with that gentle graciousness which
was so wonderfully becoming to her.
When we had discussed the events
which had led up to the arrest. I asked
Allie if she were quite comfortable.
Perfectly, '9she answered. my cell
is by no meansI an unpleasant one. I
have some books and writing materials,
and have arranged to have my meals
brought in to me from restaurant out
side.
What did you think Of Brandwon's g
speech this morning?" then asked her.
~ thought 1t very clever and i'm
pressive, she answered, "but was
not surprised when it proved Of no
avail No, there is very little chance as
far as can see. In month the officer
from Singapore will be in London, and
unless something happens to prevent it
/ shall be sent out east to stand my
trial
omething must prevent it, " whis-
pered Janet
but what? You cannot escape 80
easily in England, l find," she an
swered. "These stone walls are very
strong. and the,disoipline is 30 perfect. 1"
"Be sure we will find way to get
You of Trust us." Then dropping my
voice, And if we can't do it legally
we II do it illegally"
"You must run no risk for my sake,
George. could not allow that"
If only Walworth were herel His
wit would hit on something"
"Walwurth unfortunately is 10. 900
miles away. So it is no use thinking Of
him. But, see, here is the warder. Your
time is up. Goodby, dear Janet. I pray
that you may find it in your heart to
forgive me for having brought this trou-
BILE upon you.
But Janet, who by this time had
learned to love this fascinating girl with
all her heart, would listen to no such
talk. When the door opened, like the
kind sister she was, she went out first,
thus permitting US an opportunity OF
saying farewell alone. When Joined
her again, l had a little note in my
waistcoat pocket that seemed somehow
to make me happier man than I had
been for hours past.
From the prison drove Janet to her
own house and then went back to Cav
endish square.
When had dismissed the oabman, I
let myself in and proceeded to my con-
sulting room. Opening the door, I walk
ed in, only to come to sudden halt be-
fore man sitting in my own armchair.
He was small and queerly built, wore a
long coat that reached nearly to his
heels, had gray hair. ferociously curl
ed mustacbe and short, closely crop
ped white beard. The effect when he
looked at me over the edge Of the paper
he was perusiDg was most comical. For
moment I stood bewildered, but l was
destined to be even more so when he
rose and came toward me, holding out
his hand and saying:
"Bon jour, monsieur!" Then in bro
ken English, pray, do you not remem-
ber your very old friend?"
thought and thought, but for the
life of me could not recollect ever hav.
ing seen his face before. was about to
speak when be stopped me and, changing
his voice, said in excellent English:
"Nol I can see you don't" Then
pulling off his wig: "Welll Do you
now?"
1t was Walworthl