The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-07-20

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letter:
Dear Mrs. Jesries,- He stopped.
and Elancing at the signature, ex.
claimed. Robert Underwood" Look.
ing significantly at Annie. he exclain.
ed: Dear Mrs. Jefriesr Is that con.
elusive enough? What did tell your
Continuing 10 peruse the letter. he
read on: Shall be found dead to
morrow suicide -" He stopped
short and frowned. What's this!
Why. this is a barefaced forgery"
Judge Brewster quickly snatched
the letter from his hand and. glancing
over 1t quickly. said:
PERM, me. This belongs to my
Capt clintOn's prosnatAous jaw
snapped to with a click. and he
squared his massive shoulders. as he
usually did when preparing for hos.
Titles:
Now. Mrs. JeaHes." he said sharp.
ly, I'm trouble you to go with ne to
headquarters"
Annie and Alicia both stood up.
Judge Brewster quickly objected.
'Mra. Jetries win not so With you
be said quietly. She has made no ct.
tempt to leave the state
She's wanted at police headauar-
ters," said the captain dOEEedly.
She'll be there tomorrow morn
Ing"
She'll be there tonight"
He looked steadily at the Judge. and
the latter calmly returned his stare.
There followed an awkward pause.
and then the captain turned on his
heel to depart.
The moment she attempts TO leave
the house." he growled. u shall ar
rest her. Goodnight, Judge"
Goodnight captain!" cried Annie
mockingly.
IN see you later" he muttered.
Come on. Maloney"
The door banged to. They were
alone.
What sweet disposition" laugh
ed Annie.
Judge Brewster looked sternly at
her. Holding up the letter, he said:
What is the meaning OF this: You
are not the woman to whom this let.
ter is addressed?"
No." stammered Annie. that is"
The Judge interrupted her. Sternly
he asked:
is it your intention to go on the
witness stand and commit perjury"
y don't know. l never thought OF
that" she faltered.
The Judge turned to Alicia
Are you going to allow her 20 do
50. Mrs, JeHries?"
No. no." cried Alicia. quickly; 4
never thought OF such a thing"
Then repeats it your intention
to perjure YOURSELF" Annie was ST.
lent. and he went on: Il assume it
is. but let me ask you: Do you ex.
pect me. as your counsel. TO become
particeps criminis to this tissue OF
les? Am expected to build up a
false structure for you to swear to?
Am II"
y don't know; I haven't thought Of
IT," replied Annie. III 1t can be done,
why not? I'm glad you suggested IT."
Il suggest III" exclaimed the law.
yer. scandalized.
Yes" cried Annie with growing
exaltation; ut never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert I'm.
derwood that night Well. that's all
right Let them continue to think so.
What difference does It make so long
as Howard is set freeT Going to-
ward the door. she said: Goodnight.
Mrs. Jefrries!"
The Judge tried to bar her way.
Don't 60" be said; Capt. Gin
tons men are waiting outside"
That doesn't matter." she cried.
But you must not co." exclaimed
the lawyer In tone OF command. Il
won't allow It They'll arrest you!
Mrs. Jeffries. you'll please remain
here
But Annie was already at the door.
Il wouldn't keep Capt. Clinton
waiting for the world" she cried.
Goodnight, Judge Brewster. and God
bless you"
The door slammed, and she was
gone.
CHAPTER XIX.