Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-12-28

said or did-everything became q
blur and a blank Now, l may tell
you, captain, that this condition fits
In every detail the clinical experiences
OF nerve specialists and the medical
experiences of the psychologists. Aft
er five hours constant cross-qnestion-
Ing while in a semi-dazed condition,
you impressed on him your own ideas
you extracted from him not the
thoughts that were in his own con.
seriousness, but those that we're in
yours. Is that the scientific fact, doc.
tori"
"Yes," replied DR.. Bernstein, the
optical captivation Of Howard JET.
fries attention makes the whole Ease
complete and clear to the physician"
Capt, Clinton laughed loudly.
optical captivation is good!" Turn.
ing to his sergeant he asked: What
do you think of that, Maloney?"
Sergt. Maloney chuckled.
TITS a new one, eh?"
mo, captain-it's a very old one,H
interrupted the lawyer sternly, but
it's new to us. We're barely on the
threshold of the discovery. 1t GER
tainly explains these other cases,
doesn't it,"
Il don't know that 1t does" object.
ed the captain, shaking his head. 4
don't acknowledge"
Judge Brewster sat down. Looking
the policeman squarely in the face,
he said slowly and deliberately:
Capt. Clinton, whether you 40
knowledge 1t or not, / can prove that
you obtained these confessions by
means Of hypnotic suggestion, and
that is a greater crime against society
than any the state Furnishes or pays
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. ~Indi1ferently he said:
4 guess the boys up at Albany caS
deal with that question"
The boys up at Albany" retorted
the lawyer, know as little about the
laws Of psychology as you do. This
will be dealt with at Washington"
The captain yawned.
II didn't come here to hear about
that-you were going to produce the
woman who called on Underwood the
night Of the murder-that was what
came here for-not to hear my meth
DDS criticised-where is she?"
zone thing at a time" replied the
Judge. First, l wanted to show yoT
that we know Howard Jefrries' con
fession is untrue. Now we'll take VI
the other question" Striking a bell
on his desk. he added: This woman
can prove that Robert Underwood
committed suicide"
"She can, ehH" exclaimed the cap
tain sarcastically. Maybe she did II
herself. Some n did 1t, that's sureI'
The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes, some n did it," retorted the
Judge; I'VE agree there!" To the
servant he said: ASK Mrs. Jefrries
Jr. to come here"
The servant left the room and the
captain turned to the Judge with 9
laugh:
"Is she the OneH Ha! ha!-thatI
easy"
The Judge nodded.
"She has promised to produce the
missing witness tonight"
"She has, eh?" exclaimed the cap
tain.
Rising quickly from his chair, hO
crossed the room and talked In an
undertone with his sergeant. Thil
new turn in the case seemed to inter
est him. Meantime Mr.. Jeftrles, whe
had followed every phase Of the queS
tioning with close attention, left hia
seat and went over to Judge Brewster.
rs 1t possible" he exclaimed, lis Il
possible that Underwood shot him.
self? l never dreamed of doubtina
Towards confession!" More cordially
he went n Brewster, II this ID
true, 1 owe you a debt Of gratitude
you've done splendid work-I-Pm
afraid I've been just a trifle obstinate"
Just a tritie," said the Judge dryly,
Sergeant Maloney took his hat.
Hurry up!" said the captain, 'you
can telephone from the corner drus
store"
"All right, cap"
DR.. Bernstein also rose to depart,
II must so, Mr.. Brewster; l have
an appointment at the hospital"
The Judge grasped his hand warmly.
"Thank you, doctori" he exclaimedI
Il don't know what / should have
done without you"
Thank you, sirl" chimed in the
banker; Il am greatly indebted t.
you"
Don't mention It," replied the
psychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker in
patiently took out his watch,
TITS getting latel" he exclaimedI
where is this girl. / have no faith
ln her promises!"
AS he spoke the library door upanGa
and Annie appeared.
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