Semi-weekly herald., 1911-09-18

against the prisoner
We are Informed that the stolen
Jewels are worth close to half mil
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"
On what grounds do you base your
accusation OF theft against this young
womang" 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 w4th the theft of the collarette ?"
asked the lawyer,
The police make the accusation"
Donnelly replied. Mrs. Missioner is
too upset to appear In court today"
Following the usual course, the
magistrate adjourned the case for a
week, and held Miss Hoicomb 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" gruffiy demanded
Donnelly
I'm DR. Lawrence Fitch, the lance
of Miss Hocomb."
You can see her in the Tombs,"
Donnelly retorted
Lieutenant Britt 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 Britt, DR. Fitch crossed
the stone-nagged courtyard that sepa-
rates the women's wing OF the prison
from that of the men.
Was 1t DIR. Fitch who called to see
the prisoner in the Missioner diamond
robbery" he asked the doorman.
Yes" came the prompt response.
Britt waited in tho 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 purposefuI
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.
Il am Lieutenant Britt, Of Heaa-
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
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 Britz.
THE two detectives who arrested
her seem to be convinced OF her
guilt" Fitch said angrily. They In
flicted tortures on her that might
have crushed stronger woman; she
told me as best she could what took
place at the inquisition in Police
Headquarters"
Very WELL" said Britt. "T am
working Independently, regardless Of
anything Donnelly and Carson, the
two men who made the arrest, may
do. They blundered grievously when
they arrested the young woman. We
must overcome that blunder. but the
time is not ripe for her release. II
she leaves the Tombs. 1t 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 fiancee at any time. On his first
visit, he had found her distraught.
hardly able to tell q coherent story
His call had cheering effect on her
however, and she entered the recep-
ton room with firmer step.
II hope you have brought good
news" she called.
II have Just talked with Lieutenant
Britz. who is In charge of your case,
he replied. He has assured me he
will do everything to prove your in.
nocence 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" sh.
murmured.
IAN those who know you must BE-
lieve In you," he answered. THE very
innocence Of your nature Ii suf'1cient
reply to the accusation against you.
As he hastened down the steps Oh
the prison, he again met Britz. This