Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-10-13


that shining pistol don't know what
/ said or did-everything became q
blur and 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-question-
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 were In
yours Is that the scientific fact doc
tori"
Yes" replied Dr. Bernstein, "the
optical captivation Of Howard JEFF
fries attention makes the whole case
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.
ITS new one, eh?"
mo, captain-it's very old one,"
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?"
81 don't know that it Does" object
ed the captain, shaking his head. Il
don't acknowledge
Judge Brewster sat down Looking
the policeman squarely in the face,
he said slowly and deliberately:
Capt. Clinton. whether you ac-
knowledge 1t or not, / can prove that
you obtained these confessions by
means of hypnotic suggestion, and
that is greater crime against society
than any the state Furnishes or pays
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. Indifferently he said:
| Il guess the boys up at Albany can
deal with that question"
THE boys up at Albany" retortad
the lawyer. know as little about the
laws Of psychology as you do. This
will be dealt with at Washington"
The captain yawned
Il 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?"
"One thing at time," replied the
judge. First, I wanted to show you
that we know Howard Jeffries' con
fession is untrue. Now we'll take up
the other question" Striking a bell
on his desk, he added This woman
can prove that Robert Underwood
committed suicide
"She can, eh?" exclaimed the CAP
tain sarcastically. Maybe she did it
herself. Some one did it, that's surel"
| The library door opened and the
butler entered
Yes. some one did it," retorted the
Judge; I'VE agree there!" To the
servant he said ASK Mrs. Jeffries.
Jr., to come here
The servant left the room and the
captain turned to the Judge with
laugh:
rs she the one? Ha! ha!-that's
easy"
The judge nodded.
She has promised to produce the
missing witness tonight"
"She has. chr" exclaimed the cap.
taia.
Rising quickly from his chair. he
crossed the room and talked In an
undertone with his sergeant. This
new turn in the case seemed to inter.
est him. Meantime Mr.. Jeffries. who
had followed every phase of the cues.
tioning with close attention. left his
seat and went over to Judge Brewster.
rs 1t possible" he exclaimed, lis it
possible that Underwood shot him.
self? ! never dreamed of doubling
Towards confession!" More cordially
he went on. Brewster, If this is
true, owe you debt of gratitude
you've done splendid work-I-rm
afraid I've been just trifie obstinate"
Just a trifie." said the Judge dryly.
Sergeant Maloney took his hat.
Hurry up" said the captain, you
can telephone from the corner drug
store"
All right, cap"
Dr.. Bernstein also rose to depart.
i must go, Mr.. Brewster; l have
an appointment at the hospital"
The Judge grasped his hand warmly,
Thank you. doctor!" he exclaimed;
i don't know what ! should have
done without you"
Thank you. sir!" chimed in the
banker; Il am greatly indebted to
you"
Don't mention it." replied the
psychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker i'm
patiently took out his watch.
Its getting late!" he exclaimed;
where is this girl. have no faith
in her promises!"
As he spoke the library door opened
and Annie appeared.
(T0 BE CONTINUED.)