The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-09-25


best ADVANTAGE. Having taken her place,
she bowed politely to the presiding mag
istsate, who returned her salute and
then the examination commenced. The
first proceeding was for the police to
make statement of their case to the
!, court. twas then shown that, although
a warrant had long been out for her
arrest, the Beautiful White Devil had
evaded justice for many years. Indeed
it was only for the reason that informa-
ton had been supplied to the London
police within the last few days that
they had become aware that the Beauti-
full White Devil had left the east and
arrived in England. Inquiries we're in
stantly made, and on the strength Of
them the prisoner now in the dock had
oeen arrested. They, the police, did not
propose to call witnesses at this pre-
liminary hearing, but would merely ask
that the information should be read
over, the evidence of arrest given, and
then a remand granted in order that the
arrival of an officer from Singapore
might be awaited and further inquiries
made.
At this point Brandwon rose to his
! feet, and, adopting quiet, sober atti-
tude of respectful remonstrance, begged
to be allowed to place before the court
what he considered and would unhesi-
tatingly call deliberate and cruel in
justice. He pointed out the small like
lihood there was of the charge being
true, he dilated upon the facts Of Allies
arrival from Australia, of her quiet,
ladylike demeanor, spoke of her inn
pending marriage with a gentleman,
personal friend of his own, we'll known
and universally respected in London, and
brought his remarks to close by de-
claring it monstrous thing that, in
this nineteenth century and in this land
of which we pretend to be SO proud, it
should be within the power of public
body like the police, without title OF
out, to bring SO shameful charge
against an innocent girl, who might
possibly have to suffer from the effects
of it all her life. He would not ask the
court to consent to remand; on the
contrary, he would ask his worship to
dismiss the case altogether, and at the
same time to issue stinging and we'll
merlted rebuke to the police for their
of1iciousness and quite uncalled for &C
ton in the matter.
Clever and impressive as his harangue
was, it. however, failed utterly in it's
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, was in the throng leaving
the court. By the time / reached the
street my darling was on her way to
Holloway.
That afternoon, at O'Clock, Janet
and drove out to the prison, and hav-
| ing shown our authorities were Instant
~ 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 cannot remember. 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. asked
Allie if she were quite comfortable.
/! Perfectly, she answered. my cell
is by no means 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
| speech this morning?' then asked her.
thought it 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.
Something must prevent it. y whis-
pared Janet.
"But what? You cannot escape SO
easily in England, fnd,'' she an
swered. "These stone walls are very
strong, and the discipline is SO perfect. .
"Be sure we will find way to get
you off. Trust US. Then dropping my
voice, "And if we can't do it legally
We'll do it Illegally
"You must run no risk for my sake.
George. could not allow that
If only Walworth were here! His
wit would hit on something
"Walworth 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 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 I Joined
her again, had little note in my
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