Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-09-22

If you are innocent, you have abso-
lutely nothing to fear. You will have
all opportunity In court Of consulting
with your friends and engaging a laW-
yer. Your interests will be protect
ed"
Instinct1vely, although In the gloom
Of her surroundings she could a
out only a dim outline of his face, she
felt a confidence in the detective that
braced her like a tonic.
Il nave a carriage waiting for you,
Miss Holcomb," Britt informed her.
1t will enable you to avoid the many
curious eyes in the street"
She murmured her thanks as she
stepped out of the cell and followed
Britt and his companions through a
maze of corridors to the street. they
were driven rapidly to the JEFFERSON
Market Court and ushered into the
private OF the magistrate, A
crowd of reporters was already on
hand for the hearing. The curious
eyes aimed pitilessly at her inspired
in her a terror that made her shrink
behind the broad shoulders of Don
nelly. lue uldSiSIld lc lAollchCu hC ~
a seat close to his desk, and said:
Madam, 1t Is your privilege to en-
gage counsel. | would advise you to
do so at once, for anything o say
may be used against you"
Il have lone nothing wrong" she
murmured.
You had better get a lawyer the
Magistrate urged.
AS If in response to his advice, he
door opened abruptly and two men
entered. One was sharp-faced, gray
haired, nervous, with the unm1stak-
able air of the lawyer. The other was
a young man, his face marked with
heavy lines of worry, as II he also
had passed a ~sleepless night. At sight
Of him, Miss Holcomb sprang forward
and threw herself in his arms.
"Oh, Lawrence!" she exclaimed.
How | have missed you!"
Don't worry" he soothed. Every
thing will turn out all right. l have
engaged a lawyer for you. l believe
in you Implicitly"
Donnelly and Carson asked for a
week in which to work up the case
against the prisoner.
We are informed that the stolen
jewels are worth close to half a mil
lion. There was one big diamond in
the bunch that Is said to be worth a
quarter of a million alone. l think
she ought to be put under heavy
bonds"
'On what grounds do you base your
accusation of theft against this young
woman?" demanded the lawyer.
Donnelly displayed the diamond he
a found in her room.
She was the only one, outside OF
Mrs. Missioner, who knew the comb
nation of the safe" he said. I'VE
found this diamond, which is n OF
the original stones, in her ROOM"
Does Mrs. Missioner charge this
girl with the theft of the collarette? ?"
asked h lawyer.
The police make the accusation
Donnelly replied. Mrs. Missioner is
too upset to appear In court to-day"
Following the usual course, the
magistrate adjourned the case for a
week, and held Miss Holcomb in $780,,
600 bail. There being no bondsmen
present, she was committed to the
Tombs.
May l speak with Miss Holcomb in
private a few Moments" asked the
young man into whose arms she had
fallen.
Who are your" gruf1ly demanded
Donnelly.
I'm DR.. Lawrence Fitch, the fiance
Of Miss Holcomb."
You can see her in the Tombs,
Donnelly retorted.
Lieutenant Britt did not accompany
Donnelly and Carson with their pris'
ing was over, he returned to his offic
summoned two subordinate detectives
and gave them hasty Instructions
Then he sauntered slowly to the
Tombs.
AS the barred steel door swung
open to admit Britt, DR.. Fitch crossed
the stone-f1agged courtyard that sepa
rates the women's wing Of the prison
from that OF the men
WAS 1t Dr.. Fitch h 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 thu
massive gray front of the jail unit
the young physician came out. Ht
observed the pallor Of the DOCTOR
cheeks. his uncertain gait, as If tn
turmoil of his mind had exhausted hi:
physical energy. The detective noted
also, the clear-cut, straightforward
features of the physician. the resolut'
aspect of his face, and the purposefu
CLEAN in his clear eyes.
Just a moment. doctor" Britz said
tapping DR.. Fitch on the shoulder.
What can 1 do for your" asked tn
doctor.
Il am Lieutenant Britt, Of Head
quarters" the detective explained. "
am in charge Of the active work OF
this case. I want YOU help. You cal
be of great service to Miss Holcomb.
How" quickly asked Dr.. Fitch.
by following my ORDERS" fashet
Britt.
What are your orders?" asked the
doctor.
ut is absolutely necessary that al
suspicion be directed toward her. NJ
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