The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-07

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"Howard's wife, ansvc,-d the
judge quietly. The banker s.arted and
the lawyer went on; "She knows who
the woman is, and has promised to
bring her here tonight with docu.
Wentary proof Of Uoderwood's sui
eide"
You are der on har?" he
sreered.
"Why not?" +Ao iudre
she has nor 10 anv {.
as. She d? VIC and nlr'.
IN this case. ,.,. .ar.
~. Bernstein .r-- -r ..e.,.r.
ed him to collie tha evidence against
Capt. Clinton
The banker Crowned.
she K the ~--sc O. the Whole mis-
cradle business he growlcd
The door opened and the butler, en-.
!ering, handed his master a card.
"Ah!" calculated the Judge. Here's
our man! Show him up"
When the servant had disappeared
show of irritation he said:
II think you put too much faith in
hat woman, but you'll find out-youu
find out"
Judge Brewster smiled.
That's our o.ioct. isn't II Mr. Jef.
fries-to find out?" he said sarcas
tically.
whats the name of this mysteri.
Gus witness?" exclaimed the banker
testify. IF the police haven't been
able to find her why should Howard's
wife be able to do SO? There was a
report that she herself was" he
paused and added, Did she tel you
who it was?"
NO." said the Judge dryly, "she will
tell us tonight
The banker bounded in his seat.
You'll see," he cried. Another
flash In the pan. l don't like being
mixed up in this matter-it's disagree.
able-most disagree able"
DR.. Bernstein puffed thick cloud
OF smoke into the air and said quietly:
Yes, sir; 1t is disagreeable-bu
unfortunately 1t Is life"
Suddenly the door opened and Can't.
Clinton appeared, followed by his fidus
Achates, Detective Sergeant Maloney.
Both men were in plain clothes. The
captains manner was condescendingly
polite, the attitude of man so sure
OF his own position that he had little
respect for the opinion of any one
else. With an effort at amiability he
began:
Got your MESSAGE judge-came an
soon as I could. Excuse my bringing
the sergeant with me. Sit over there,
Maloney." Half apologetically. he
added HE keeps his eyes open and
his mouth shut, so he won't interfere.
How do, doctor?"
Maloney took position at the far
end of the room, while DR.. Bernstein
introduced the captain to Mr.. JEFF
fries.
"Yes. know the gentleman. How
do. sir?"
The banker nodded stif1y. He did
not relish having to hobnob in this
way with such vulgarian as a graft
ing police captain. Capt. Clinton
turned to Judge Brewster.
"Now, Judge, explode your bomb!
But | warn you I've made up my
mind"
I've made up my mind. too" re-
torted the Judge, 80 at least we start
even"
Yes" growled the other.
"As ! stated in my letter, captain"
went on the j dge coolly, Il don't want
to use your own methods in this mat
ter, | don't want to spread reports
about you, or accuse you in the pa.
pers. That's why asked you to come
over and discuss the matter Informally
with me. want to give you a chance
TO change your attitude
Don't want any chance" growled
the policeman.
you mean" said the Judge, peering
at his Wis Wis over his spectacles,
":hat YOU don't want to change your
attitude"
tuHi. 1lAItVu Sctlleu HlinSeH more
firmly in his chair, as if getting ready
'or hostilities. Defantly he replied:
That's about what I mean, sup
rose"
I'm other words" went on Judge
Brewster calmly. you have found this
this boy guilty and you refuse 10
consider evidence which may tend to
prove otherwise"
'Tain't my business to consider ev.
idence," snapped the chief That's
up to the prosecuting attorney"
1T will be-" replied the lawyer
sharply, but at present it's up to
you"
"Me?" exclaimed the other in genu.
inc surprise.
Yes went on Judge brewster
calmly. you were instrumental in OBJ.