The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-05-31

That's what ] said, Judge. She's a
material witness-the most important
one the State has. | don't intend that
she shall get away"
ARREST her! Oh, Judge, don't let
him do that!" exclaimed Annie in dio-
may.
Judge Brewster grew red in the
face. Wrathfully he said: .
she is coming to my house of her
own free will She has trusted to my
honor"
"Yes-yes!" cried Annie. She
trusts to your honor, Judge"
Capt Clinton grinned.
Honor cuts mighty little ice in
this matter. There's no use talking.
l shall place her under arrest"
y will not permit such a disgrace
full proceeding" cried the lawyer.
With all due respect, Judge" re-
torted the policeman impudently, you
won't be consulted. You have de-
| clared yourself counsel for the man
| who has been indicted for murder-I
didn't ask you to take me into your
conldence-you invited me here.
treated me to lecture on psychology,
for which thank you very much, but
don't feel that / need any further
| instruction. II this woman ever does
get here, the moment she leaves the
house Maloney has instructions to
arrest her, but | guess we needn't
worry. She has probably forgotten
her appointment. Some people are
very careless in that respect" Moving
toward the door, he added: Well, if
it's all the same to you, I'll wait down
stairs. Goodnight"
He went out. his hat impudently
tilted back on his head, a sneer on his
lips. The banker turned to the Judge,
| Il told you how it would be-" he
said scornfully. A fash in the pam"
The lawyer looked askance at An.
RE.
You are sure she will come" he
asked.
Yes, | am sure" With concern she
added: But the disgrace of arrest!
It will kill her! Oh, Judge, don't let
them arrest herr"
Tell me who she is" commanded
the lawyer sternly.
1t was the first time he had spoken
to her harshly and Annie. to her dis
may, thought she detected a note OF
doubt in his voice. Looking toward
the banker, she replied:
Il can't tell you just now-shell be
here soon"
Tell me now insist" said the
lawyer with growing Impotence.
"Please-please don't ask me-" she
pleaded.
Mr.. Jeffries made an angry gesture
"As l told you, Brewster, her whole
story is a fabrication trumped up fOl
some purpose-God knows what OBJ
ject she has in deceiVing us! l onl!
know that I warned you what you al
ways may expect from people OF hel
class"
The judge said nothing for a mo
ment. Then quietly he whispered Il
the banker:
, Go into my study for a few mo
ments, will you. Jehries?"
The banker made a gesture, as II
utterly disguised with the whole bust
ness.
Il am going home he said testify
I've had a most painful evening
most painful Let me know the re
suit of your investigation as soon a:
possible Good night Don't disturb
me tonight. Brewster. Tomorrow viii
do"
He left the room in high dudgeon
banging the door behind him. Annie
burst into a laugh.
Don't disturb him!" she mimicked
= He's going to get all that's coming
to him"
Shocked at her levity, the lawyer
turned on her severely.
DO you want me to lose all faitl
in you?" he asked sternly.
No. indeed" she answered con
tritely.
Then tell me-" he demanded. "wh!
do you conceal this woman's name
from me?"
Because l don't want to be the on,
to expose her. She shall tell you her
SELF
That's all very we'll" he replied
but meantime you are directing sus
picion against yourself. Your father
in-law believes you are the woman
so does Capt. Clinton"
The captain suspects everybody,
she laughed. It's his business Il
suspect. As long as you don't believ,
that | visited Underwood that night
The judge shook his head as if puz
zled.
'Candidly. don't know what I,
think" Seriously. he added: Il wan
to think the very best of you, Annie
but you won't let me"
She hesitated a moment and then
quickly. she said:
= Il suppose I'd better tell you anC
have done with it-but don't Xix,
: to
At that moment a servant entered
and handed the lawyer a card.
The lady wants to see Won at once