The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-11-06

FIRST urged superior reason, chow did she manage to
throw it into you the way she did,"
This something of a poser There could be no
doubt OF the girls guilt, the evidence was strong
enough to convince anybody of that LcyyS expert
enec had taught HIM TO presume guilt IN almost any
case until innocence established By absolute proof
and then to make mental reservations OF doubt but
the most credulouS of Jurymcn would not have ac-
ceptcd the bare denial of the accused gr IN the lace
Of the circumstances, At the time the bogus check
passed the unsuspcctng proprctrcSS or the
little dry-goods store the soi-diSaHi Miss Harper
down-to according to her story, but she was
alone had converscd with one, could offer proof
of it She arrested in the immediate ncighbor-
hood of the storc-probaby working the district About
the bluest eyes
At this stage in his mcditaons, Levy arrived po-
lice headquarters. and woke to action Opening, with
out hesitation door whose ground glass upper panel
bore the legend Private" he entered a large
where half dozen more men were lounging smok-
ing. reading chatting. One OF these was a ilord.
sandy haired person OF middle age, whose feet
comfortably disposed on table. as he scanned the
headlines OF the latest edition OF an afternoon paper
Him Levy tapped famiarly the shoulder Spare
nc a minute Jcrry1' he asked
Sure" answered Detective Jerry Monahan, cordial,
ly, minute and half ii YOU want it. What's dong?
81 want to have talk with YOU said Levy, Come
over here"
The detective reluctantly removed his legs from the
table and followed the lawyer to secluded corner OF
the room. where the two conyersed Tor several NAN
At the close OF the conference Levy shook the
hord mans hand with cffusion Monahan, on his
part, shaking his head
Then you'll send her up this evening"" asked Levy:
Sure" answered Monahan, "Fll send her up If
say will But" He shook his head again
Don't YOU think shell do it?'
She'll do anything ] say, YOU bet on that
piled the detective. I'll that part of it all right
And she's the queen of en- all. but
"'rhen that's all right Levy said hastily. Don't
YOU worry about anything Sec you later
He backed off, waved his plump hand in farewell.
and went quickly away leaving Monahan still shaking
his head doubtfully
Levy had the honor of receiving the royalty men
toned by his friend in his own Office at the time ap-
pointed She was young woman apparently; in fact
her youth was rather apparent than real as l.eyy's
keen eyes at discovered very attractiyclool-
ing wcman, in way. Perhaps trifc oyerdresscd
little vergng upon gorgeousness in the matter of jewell
ment approving on the whole
The visitor smiled "You get my Bertillon by
applying the proper quarter" she remarked but
guess you'll be able to swear to me without it"
"St down, Kate" said Levy affably. Now I'll tell
you mighty few words what want with you.
We'll it isn't much, is it," said the woman sarcaS-
tically. when he had told her Il always heard your
nerve well spoken of Three Jobs and an elegant show
for % getting nipped in any ono Of y then Id , -
That part of It is all right"
Then | guess I'll make en- thousand apiece and
shake the town" she said lightly
Levy frowncd You'll do exactly what tell you"
he declared, sternly pulling slips OF paper from
his vest pocket You'll take these and you'll bring
the stuff back here TO me
The woman took tho slips and gancing At them
smiled if something amused her Then she laid
them down Levys desk.
I'm too much of lady to do anything of that
what is there in it for mc?"
"A dress and hat"
Not good enough. Come again
And the privilege of obliging my friend Jerry Mona
han. and me- Kate" insinuated Levy.
The woman picked up the slips again and bestowed
them in her silver and seal handbag II suppose I'll
have to, then" she said. disconeutedy.
1t often seemed to Elise that the day of the trial
would come. the hours dragged wcarily along
in the gray sunless monotony of her confinement AT
or ted or
measured footsteps sounded with hollow echoes through
the bare corridors, at other times there the
bcration OF voices in harsh accents OF rcproof
and again in quickly suppressed wailing, sobbing
and in cursing, but for the rest silence, dead and
ominous. There unspeakabc relief 10 her in Leyy'S
frequent visits. He had little to tell her usually and
much ask her Some of his questions perplcxed the
girl others distressed her by the implication OF recur-
ring doubt Of her innocence Yet when she challenged
his belief nc would hasten to profess his entire
shadowcd faith and always he left her with the
assurance that the day OF trial would be her day of
vindcatIon and liberation. And 1t impossible not
10 feel confidence in him.
So when the day at last its terrors were ruit-
gated in some degree However severe the little wrin-
ked man with the white moustache looked as he sat in
judgment behind the tall desk, Levy was cool and
cheerful might be. The was gloomy and de-
pressing the prosecuting attorney had terrifying
pcct the witnesses regarded the prisoner vindcvcly
and with anticipated triumph, and the jury seemed dull
and apahcc, but Levy unruffcd by all this. Calm
consciousness OF power absolute confidence fairly radi
atcd from him and communicated themselves TO his
client in every smiling glance he gave her.
"You may take the Witness. said the assistant States
attorney.
Levy seemed to hesitate. Then. leisurely rising from
his scat he smiled reassuringly at the elderly woman
who showing symptoms OF nervousness. 81 think
! will waive crossexamination." he said addressing
the Court "Wait, though" He TUNED to the witness
Il notice YOU are wearing glasses" he remarked Are
you near-sighted?'
yes"
Did the appearance of the woman who cashed this
check strike you i'll any way remarSablc3"
Il wouldn't say that" answered the witness but
knew her again the minute l laid eyes her.
Her appearance and manner inspired con6dcnce?"
She worked it pretty smooth"
"'Shc worked it pretty smooth" repeated the law
yer slowly Then she had appearance OF nery-
ousness? l will ask you 10 look at the prisoner"
All eyes turned on the slight blue-cycd girl who
blushcd hody under their gaze. Her lips were trem-.
bling pieousy, and coral necklace that she wore
and fell rapidly with the agitation Of her bosom
Her hands cutchcd the railing her, if for sup
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.