Graham guardian., 1911-11-03

II you are innocent, you have abso-
lutely nothing to fear. You will have
an opportunity In court Of consulting
/ with your friends and engaging law
yer. Your interests win be protect.
! ed" .
| Insunctively. although in the gloom
OF her surroundings she could make
out only dim outline of his face, she
felt confidence In the detective that
braced her like a tonic
Il have carriage waiting for you
Miss Holcomb," Britz 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
Britz and his companions through q
maze Of corridors to the street They
were driven rapidly to the Jefferson
Market Court and ushered into the
private room OF the magistrate. A
crowd Of reporters was already on
hand for the hearing. The curious
eyes aimed pitilessly at her Inspired
In her terror that made her shrink
behind the broad shoulders Of Don.
nelly. The magistrate motioned her to
a seat close to his desk. and said:
Madam. it is your privilege to en-
gage counsel I would advise you to
do so at once, for anything you say
may be used against you"
Il have done nothing wrong" she
murmured.
you had better get a lawyer" the
Magistrate urged.
AS II In response to his advice, the
door opened abruptly and two men
entered. One was sharp-faced. gray
haired. nervous, with the unmistak.
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 q 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. have
engaged lawyer for you. l believe
In you implicitly"
D0nnelly and Carson asked for a
week In which to work up the case
against the prisoner.
I'VE are informed that the stolen
jewels are worth close to half mill
lion. There was one big diamond in
the bunch that is said to be worth a
quarter Of million alone. think
she ought. to be put under heavy
bonds" x
"On what grounds do you base your
accusation Of theft against this young
woman?" demanded the lawyer.
Donnelly displayed the diamond he
had found in her room.
"She was the only one. outside OF
Mrs. Missioner, who knew the combi-
nation Of the SAFE" he said. I'VE
found this diamond, which is one OF
the original stones. in her room"
Does Mrs. Missioner charge this
girl with the theft OF the collarette?"
asked the 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,
900 bail. There being no bondsmen
present. she was committed to the
Tombs.
May speak with Miss Holcomb in
private few moments?" asked the
young man into whose arms she had
fallen.
Who are your" gruf1y demanded
Donnelly.
I'm DR.. Lawrence Fitch. the fiance
Of Miss Holcomb"
you can see her in the Tombs,"
Donnelly retorted.
Lieutenant Britz did not accompany
Donnelly and Carson with their pris-
oner to the jail. When the court hear
ing was over, he returned to his office.
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 Britz, DR.. Fitch crossed
the stone-flagged courtyard that sepa-
rates the women's wing Of the prison
from that of the men.
WAS 1t DR.. Fitch who called to see
the prisoner In the Missioner diamond
robbery" he asked the doorman.
Eyes," came the prompt response.
Britz waited in the shadow OF the
massive gray front OF the Jail until
the young physician came out. lie
observed the pallor OF the doctors
cheeks, his uncertain gait, as II 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" Britz said.
tapping DR.. Fitch on the shoulder.
What can do for your" asked the
doctor.
II am Lieutenant Britz, 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."
"How?" quickly asked DR.. Fitch.
by following my ORDERS" flashed
Britz.
What are your orders?" asked the
doctor.
"It Ia absolutely necessary that ALI