The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-08-04

Dear Mrs. Jeffries.' He stopped,
and CHANGING at the signature, ex-
claimed. Robert Underworld" Look
ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim-
ed: dear Mrs. Jeffrles.' Is that CON
elusive enough? What did | tell you?'
Continuing to peruse the letter, he
read on: shall be found dead to-
morrow suicide =" He stopped
short and frowned. whats this?
Why. this is a barefaced forgery"
Judge Brewster quickly snatched
the letter from his hand and, glancing
over it quickly, said:
Permit me. This belongs to my
client"
Capt. Clinton's prosnathous Jaw
snapped to with a click, and lie
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hes
| ~tilities:
Now, Mrs. Jeffries," he said sharp
ly. III trouble you to 90 with me to
headquarters
Annie and Alicia both stood up.
Judge Brewster quickly objected.
Mrs. Jeffries will not go with YOU"
he said quietly. she has made no at
tempt to leave the state"
She's wanted at police headquar-
tiers" said the captain ~doggedly.
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, Il 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 a 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 lot
ter is ~addressed?"
No stammered Annie, that is"
The Judge interrupted her. Sternly
he asked:
rs it your intention to go on the
witness stand and commit perjury"
Il don't know. l never thought Of
that" she faltered.
The Judge turned to Alicia.
Are you going to allow her to dc
So, Mrs. Jeffries?'
No, no." cried Alicia, quickly: II
never thought of such a thing"
Then | repeats it your intention
to perjure yourself?" Annie was 81
lent, and he went on: Il assume 1t
is, but let me ask you: Do you ex-
pect ne, as your counsel, to become
particeps criminis to this tissue of
lies? Am | expected to build up a
false structure for you to swear to?
Am y"
II don't know; | haven't thought of
it." replied Annie. IF it can be done.
why not? I'm glad you suggested It."
l Suggest 1t. exclaimed the law.
yer, scandaliZed.
Yes cried Annie with growing
exaltation; 1T never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert Tn.
derwood that night. Well, that's all
right. Let them continue to think so.
What difference does 1t make so long
as Howard is set free?' Going to
ward the door, she said: "Good-niEht,
Mrs. Jeffries."
The judge tried to bar her way.
Don't CO." he said; Capt. Gin
ems men are waiting outside"
That doesn't natter" she cried.
But you must not go!" exclaimed
the lawyer in a 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.
CTO BE Continued