The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-07-14

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"'Dear Mrs. Jefries." He stopped.
and glancing at the signature. ex-
! claimed. Robert Underwood" Look.
ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim-
ed Dear Mrs. Jeffries!' Is that con.
elusive enough? What did tell your"
Continuing to peruse the letter he
read on: Shall be found dead 70.
morrow - suicide -" He stopped
short and frowned What's 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 Clintons prognathous Jaw
snapped 10 with a click, and he
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hos
tillties:
Now, Mrs. Jeffries," he said sharp.
ly, I'll trouble you to go 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-
ters," 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, II shall ar
rest her. Goodnight Judge"
Goodnight, captain!" cried Annie
mockingly
"Ill 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 let
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"
II 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?"
mo, no." cried Alicia, quickly; Il
never thought of such a thing"
Then l repeats it your intention
to perjure yourself?" Annie was ST.
lent, and he went on: Il assume it
is, but let me ask you: Do you ex-
pect me, as your counsel, to become
particeps criminis to this tissue OF
lies? Am l expected to build UP
false structure for you to swear tor
Am II"
Il don't know; / haven't thought OF
It." replied Annie IF It can be done,
why not? I'm glad you suggested It,"
II suggest IT." exclaimed the law.
yer, scandalized.
Yes" cried Annie with growing
exaltation; lit never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert Un-
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: Goodnight |
Mrs. Jeffries!"
The judge tried 10 bar her way.
Don't CO." he said; Capt Clin-
tons men are waiting outside"
That doesn't matter" 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.