Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-08-08
The captain glared at her viciously,
and unable to longer contain his
wrath. he beloved:

me captain glared at ner .vlclously,
and unable to longer contain his
wrath, he beloved:
I'll tell you where she is! Shes
right here in this room!" Pointing
his finger at Annie in theatrical fash
ion, he went on furiously: annie JEFF
ries, you're the woman who visited
Underwood the night of his death! l
don't hesitate to say so. I've said SO
all along. haven't l, Maloney?"
Eyes, you told the newspapers So"
retorted Annie dryly.
Taking no notice of her remark. the
captain clustered:
I've got your record, young wom-
an! 1 know all about you and your
folks. You knew the two men when
they were at college. You knew Un-
derwood before you made the ac-
quaintance Of young Jeffries. 1t was
Underwood who introduced you to
your husband. 1t was Underwood who
aroused your husbands jealousy.
You went to his rooms that night.
Your husband followed you there, and
the shooting took place!" Turning to
Judge Brewster, he added, with sar-
castle grin: False confession, Ell?
Hypnotism. Ell? l guess it's interna-
tional and constitutional law for yours
after this"
you don't say SOP" exclaimed An
ME, irritated at the mans intolerable
insolence.
Judge Brewster held up restrain
ing hand.
please say nothing" he said with
dignity.
mo. guess I'll let him talk. Go
on, captain she said with a smile,
as If thoroughly enjoying the situa-
ton.
Alicia came forward, her face pale,
but on 1t look of determination, as
If she had quite made up her mind as
to what course to pursue. In her
hand was Underwood's letter. Ad-
dressing Annie. she said, with emo
ton:
1.-THE truth must come out sooner or
later"
Seeing what she was about to do,
Annie quickly put out her hand to
stop her. She expected the bankers
wife to do her duty, she had insisted
that she must, but now she was ready
to do 1t, she realized what 1t was cost
ing her. Her position, her future hap
piness were at stake. 1t was too great
a sacrifice. Perhaps there was some
other way.
mo, no. not yet" she whispered.
But Alicia brushed her aside and,
thrusting the letter into the hand OF
the astonished police captain, she
said:
Eyes, now! Read that, captain!"
Capt Clinton slowly unfolded the
letter. Alicia collapsed in a chair.
Annie stood by helpless, but trying to
collect her wits. The Judge watched
the scene with amazement, not under
standing. The captain read from the
letter:
Dear 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 enoughf What did l tell your"
Continuing to peruse the letter, he
read on: Shall be found dead to-
morrow - suicide -" He stopped
short and frowned. 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. Clinton's prognathous Jaw
snapped to with click, and he
squared his massive shoulders, as he
usually did when preparing for hos
Titles:
Nov, Mrs. Jeffries," he said sharp
ly, 'Tll 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" be muttered
Come on, Maloney."
The door banged to. They were