, 1910-08-11
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lou arrest ner! crieu the law
yer.
That's what I said, Judge. She's a
material ~witness--the most important
the State has. 1 don't intend that
she shall get away"
Arrest her! Oh, Judge. don't let
him do that" exclaimed Annie in dis
may.
Judge Brewster grew red in the
face. Wrathfully he said:
she Is coming to my house OF her
own free will. She has trusted to my
honor"
"Yes-yes!" cried Annie. "she
trusts to you honor, Judge"
Capt. Clinton grinned.
"Honor cuts mighty little ice In
this matter. There's no use talking.
I shall place her under arrest"
"I will o permit such a disgrace
full procseding!" cried the lawyer.
with all due respect, judge" re-
torted the policeman impudently. you
won't be consulted. You have de-
clared yourself counsel for the man
who has been indicted for MURDER
didn't ask o to take me into your
conidence-you invited me here.
treated me TO a lecture on psychology.
for which l thank you very much, but
/ don't feel that l need any further
instruction. If this ever does
get here, the moment she leaves the
house Maloney has instructions to
arrest her, but / guess we needn't
worry. She has probably forgotten
her appointment. Some people are
very careless in that respect" Moving
toward the door, he added: well, If
it's all the same to you. I'll wait down
stairs. Goodnight"
He went out, his hat impudently
tilted back on his head. a sheer OF his
lips. The banker turned to the Judge.
II told you how It would be-" he
said scornfully. "a flash In the PAM"
The lawyer looked askance at An
ME.
You are sure she will conner" he
asked.
Yes, / am surel" With concern she
added: But the disgrace of arrest!
1t will kill her! Oh, Judge, don't let
them arrest her!"
Tell me who she isl" commanded
the lawyer sternly.
1t was the first time he had spoken
to her harshly and Annie, to her dis
may, thought she detected a note of
doubt in his voice. Looking toward
the banker, she replied:
II can't tell you Just now-she'n be
here ION
"rell me now-I insist" said the
lawyer with growing impatience.
"Please-please don't ask mel" she
pleaded.
Mr.. Jeffries made an angry gesture
LAS l told you, Brewster, her whole
story is a fabrication trumped up for
some purpose-God knows what OBJ
ject she has in deceiving US! l only
know that I warned you what you al
ways may expect from people of her
class"
The Judge said nothing for a mo
ment. Then quietly he whispered to
the banker:
go into my study for a few mo
ments, will you, Jeffries?"
The banker made a gesture. as II
utterly disguised with the whole bust
mesa.
81 am going home" he said testify.
I've had a most painful evening
most painful. Let me know the re-
suit Of your investigation as soon as
possible. Good night. Don't disturb
ne tonight, Brewster. Tomorrow will
do"
He left the room in high dudgeon,
banging the door behind him. Annie
burst into a laugh.
Don't disturb him!" she mimicked.
Hes going to get all that's coming
to him"
Shocked at her levity, the lawyer
turned on her severely.
DO you want me to lose all faith
in you?" he asked sternly.
mo, indeed" she answered con,
trttely.
Then tell me-" he demanded, why
do you conceal this woman's name
from met"
Because l don't want to be the one
to expose her. She shall tell you her
self"
That's all very WELL" he replied,
but meantime you are directing sus'
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