Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-06-14
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tai was a foregone conclusion. Do
pleased was the Judge at Annie's and
that he did not insist on knowing the
woman's name. He saw that Annie
preferred, for some reason. not to give
it-even to her legal adviser-and, he
let her have her way. exacting only
that the woman should be produced
the instant he needed her. The young
woman readily assented OF course.
there remained the confession" but
that had been obtained unfairly. IL
legally. fraudulently. The next impor.
tant step was to arrange meeting al
the judges house at which DR.. Bern.
stein. the hypnotic expert, would be
present and to which should be invi-
ted both Capt. Clinton and Howard's
father. In front of all these witnesses
the judge would accuse the police cap
tain of browbeating his prisoner into
making an untrue confession. Per
haps the captain could be argued into
admitting the possibility of mistake
having been made. II. further. he could
be convinced of the existence of doc
umentary evidence showing that I'm.
derwood really committed suicide he
might be willing to recede from bis
position in order to protect himself.
At any rate 1t was worth trying. The
judge insisted, also. that to this meet.
ing the mysterious woman witness
should also come. to be produced at
such moment as the lawyer might
consider opportune. Annie merely de-
manded few hours time so she could
make the appointment and soon re-
turned with solemn promise that
the woman would attend the meet
ing and come forward at whatever
moment called upon.
Three evenings later there was an
impressive gathering at Judge Brew
ster's residence. In the handsomely
appointed library on the second floor
were seated DR.. Bernstein, Mr.. JET
fries and the Judge. Each was alb
sorbed in his own thoughts. DR.. Bern
stein was putting at a big black cigar;
the banker stared vacantly into space.
The judge, at his desk. examined some
legal papers. Not word was spo-
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a fourth man who had not yet ar.
rived. Presently Judge Brewster
looked up and said:
Gentlemen. l expect Capt. Clinton
in few minutes. and the matter will
be placed before YOU"
Mr. Jeffries frowned. 1t was great
ly against his wish that he had been
dragged to this conference. Peevish
ly. he said:
"I've no wish to be present at the
meeting. You know that and yet
you sent for me-"
Judge Brewster looked up at him
quickly and said quietly yet de
cisively:
"Mr. Jeffries. 1t is absolutely nee
essary that you be present when
tell Capt. Clinton that he has eithel
willfully or ignorantly forced your sor
to confess to having committed 9
crime of which am persuaded he Ii
absolutely innocent"
The banker shrugged his shoulders
"lf can be of service. of course
III am only too glad-but what car
l say-what can do?"
Nothing" replied the Judge CURLY
But the moral effect of your presenc.
is invaluable" More amiably he wen
OH: Believe me. Jeffries, wouldn'
have taken this step unless was alb
solutely sure OF my position. hav,
been informed that Underwood com
mitted suicide. and tonight evidence
confirming this statement is to b.
placed in my hands. The woman VIII,
paid him that mysterious visit jus
before his death has promised to com
here and tell US what she knows. Now
II Capt. Clinton can be got to admi
the possibility Of his being mistaken
1t means that your son will be fire.
in few days.
who has given you this informa
tion?" demanded the banker skeptic
ally.
"Howard's wife," answered tn
judge quietly. The banker started AM
the lawyer went on: "She knows VIII
the woman is. and has promised t
bring her here tonight with docu
mentary proof of Underwood's SUI
eide"
you are depending on herr" h
sneered.
;. why not?" demanded the Judge
I "She has more at stake than any G
e US. She has worked day and nigh
r on this case. 1t was she who arouse
j. DIR. Bernstein's interest and persuat
J, ed him to collect the evidence agains
8 Capt Clinton"
t The banker frowned.
i. "She is the cause of the whole mi.
t cradle business he growleu.
d The door opened and the butler. Ell
= tering. handed his master card.
8 "Ah!" calculated the judge. Here
: our man! Show him up.''
Q When the servant had disappeare
l. Mr.. Jeffries turned to his host. Wit
+ show of irritation he said:
T. II think you put too much faith
a that woman. but you'll find out-you'
: find out"
I. Judge Brewster smiled.
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