Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-13

This Two Men Walked to Broadway.
Lieutenant Britt did not accompany
Dornally and Carson with their pris-
oner to the jail When the court hear
icg wEs over, he returned to his office,
summoned two subordinate detectives,
ard gave them hasty instructions.
Thon he sauntered slowly to the
Tcyrbs.
AZ the barred steel door swung
open TO admit Britt, Dr.. Fitch crossed
the stone-fagged courtyard that sepa-
rates the womens wing Of the prison
from that of the men.
Was It DR.. Fitch who called to see
the prisoner in the Missioner diamond
robbery" he asked the doorman
Yes came the prompt response.
Britt waited in the shadow of the
massive gray front OF the jail until
the young physician came out. He
observed the pallor of the doctors
cheeks, his uncertain gait, as If the
turmoil of his mind had exhausted his
physical energy. The detective noted,
also, the clear-cut, straightforward
features of the physician. the resolute
aspect Of his face, and the purposeful
CLEAN in his clear eyes.
Just a moment doctor" Rritz said,
tapping DR. Fitch on the shoulder.
What can do for you?' asked tho
doctor.
Il am Lieutenant Britt, of Head
quarters the detective explained Il
am in charge Of the active work on
this case. | want your help. You can
be of great service to Miss Holcomb."
Howe quickly asked DR. Fitch.
BY following my orders flashed
Britt
What are your orders?" asked the
doctor
1T is absolutely necessary that all
suspicion be directed toward her. No
effort must be made at the present
time to clear her
What" exclaimed DR.. Fitch. Per
NIT my fiancee to suffer the tortures
OF this prison and live under the stig-
ma OF this terrible accusation"
1T is necessary" assured Britt
The two detectives who arrested
her seem to be convinced of her
guilt" Fitch said angrily. They In
ficted tortures on her that might
have crushed stronger woman she
told me as best she could what took
place at the inquisition in Police
Headquart ers."
Very we'll" said Britt. II am
working Independently regardless of
anything Donnelly and Carson, the
two men who made the arrest, may
DO They Numbered grievously when
they arrested the young woman. We
must overcome that bMnder, but tho
time Is not ripe for her release. II
che leaves the Tombs it must be with
her name cleared of suspicion"
DR.. Fitch returned to the prison and
was permitted to see the prisoner in
the little reception room on the ground
floor of the women's wing. Her law
yer had left instructions that the
physician be allowed to consult with
his fancee at any time On his first
visit, he had found her distraught,
hardly able to tell a coherent story
His call had cheering effect on her,
however, and she entered the recep-
lion room with a hrmer step.
Il hope you have brought good
news" she called.
nave Just talked with Lieutenant
BTU VINO is in charge. OF your case"
he replied. He has assured me he
will do everything to prove your in.
nCcence and find the real criminal
but he wants you to remain here until
you can leave with your name entire
ly cleared"
"You believe me. don't your" she
murmured.
AN those who know you must be-
lieve In you" he answered. THE very
innocence Of your nature Is sufficient
reply to the accusation against you. -
AS he fastened down the steps Of
the prison. he again met Britt. The
two men walked to Broadway and up
that thoroughfare to Twenty-thrd
Street. When they parted, Britt knew
the life history of Miss Holcomb
She had been born In good circum-
stances, and was a graduate of Smith
College. All her life, SHE had been
reared to the belief that her future
was we'll provided for As the only
cnlld OF Boston banker she lived in