The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-06-07

~fDear Mrs Jeffries, He stopped,
and glancing at the signature, ex-
claimed, Robert Underworld" 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 to-
morrow - suicide -" He stopped
short and frdwned Whats 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 to with a click, and he
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hos
tilities
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, Il shall ar
rest her. Goodnight, Judge"
Goodnight, captain!" cried Annie
mockingly.
I'll 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"
Il don't know. 1 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; u
never thought of such a thing"
Then l repeats it your intention
to periure 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 criminls to this tissue OF
lies? Am l expected to build up q
false structure for you to swear to!
Am -"
L don't know; haven't thought Of
it," replied Annie. IF it can be done
why not? I'm glad you suggested it
Il suggest it?' exclaimed the law
yer, scandalized.
YES" cried Annie with growing
exaltation; 1T never occurred to me
till you spoke. Everybody says In
the woman who called on Robert I'm
derwood that night Well, that's al
right Let them continue to think so
S What difference does it make so Ions
as Howard is set free%' Going to
+ ward the door, she said: Goodnight
9 Mrs. Jeffries!"
The judge tried to bar her way.
+ Don't CO." he said; Capt. Clin
tons men are waiting outside"
h That doesn't matter!" she cried.
But you must not go!" exclaimed
o the lawyer in a tone of command. Is
}, won't allow it. They'll arrest you
l. Mrs. Jeffries, you'll please remail
here"
}, But Annie was already at the door
s II wouldn't keep Capt Clinton
s waiting for the world" she cried
T Goodnight, Judge Brewster. and Go
/ bless you!"
, The door slammed. and she wa
gone.
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