Okolona messenger., 1912-01-04

, reply, but looked at the lawyer Tn
captain grinned as he added: "Th
e witness wants instructions, Judge"
r You can be perfectly frank, Mrs
/ Jeffries," said the lawyer reassuringly
I'VE have no desire to conceal any
d thing from Capt. Clinton"
Annie bowed.
( Yes" she said slowly; Il promised
Judge brewster that she would come
here tonight"
! Did she promise to conner" growlet
the captain.
Yes"
We'll, where is she?" he demanded
She hasn't come yet" she replied
but she will, I'm sure-I know she
will"
How did you come to find herr"
demanded the captain suspiciously.
Annie hesitated a moment and
glanced at Mr.. Jeffries. Then she
said hesitatingly:
That Il cannot say-now."
capt, Clinton's massive bulldog Jaw
closed with an ominous click
Decline to answer, Ell? What's her
name?"
She remained silent.
What's her name?" he repeated
impatiently.
! cannot tell you" she said firmly
DO you know it?" he beloved.
Yes she answered quietly.
Know it, but can't say, eh? Hum!"
lie folded his arms and glared at
her Mr.. Jeffries now interfered. Ad.
dressing Annie angrily, he said:
But you must speak, Do you real.
ize that my sons life is at stake?"
Yes, do" she replied quickly
I'm glad to see that you are begin.
ming to realize it. too. But can't
tell you yet"
The Judge turned to the police cap
tain.
4 may tell you, captain, that even
l myself have not succeeded in learn.
ing the name Of this mysterious per
sonage." Addressing Annie, he said.
i think you had better tell us. | see
no advantage in concealing it any fur
ther."
Annie shook her head.
Not yet" she murmured; "she will |
tell you herself when she comes"
"Hh! | thought as much!" exclaimed
the banker incFeduously.
The captain rose and drew himself
up to his full height, favorite trick
OF his, when about to assert his au.
thority.
well, when she does comet" he
exclaimed, Il think you may as well
understand she will be taken to head
quarters and held as witness"
you'll arrest her!" cried the law.
yer
That's what said, judge. She's a
witness-the most important
one the State has. l don't intend that
she shall get away"
Arrest her! Oh, Judge. don't let
him do that" exclaimed Annie in dis
may.
Judge Brewster grew red in the
race Wrathfully he said:
She is coming to my house Of her
own free will She has trusted to nv
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,
shall place her under arrest"
Il will not permit such a disgrace
-ul proceeding!" cried the lawyer
With all due respect, judge" re-
-orted the policeman impudently, you
won't be consulted. You have de-
'lared yourself counsel for the man
who has been indicted for murder
ildnt ask you to take me into your
'oniidence-you invited me here,
reated me to lecture on psychology,
or which thank you very much, but
don't feel that l need any further
Instruction. II this woman ever does
get here, the moment she leaves the
house Maloney has instructions to
lrrest her but l guess we needn't
worry. She has probably forgotten
Ter appointment. Some people are
cry careless in that respect" Moving
oward the door, he added: We'll, if
is all the same to you, III wait down
tairs. Goodnight"
He went out, his hat impudently
ilted back on his head, a sneer on his
lps. The banker turned to the Judge
i told you how it would be-" he
aid scornfully. "A flash in the pan!"
The lawyer looked askance at An.
lie.
You are sure she will Gomez" he
sked.
Yes, am sure!" With concern she
dded: But the disgrace of arrest!
will kill her! Oh. Judge, don't let
hem arrest her!"
Tell me who she Isl" commanded
he lawyer sternly
1t was the FIRST time he had spoken
D her harshly and Annie, to her dis
lay, thought she detected a note OF
oubt in his voice. Looking toward
he banker, she replied:
Il can't tell you Just now"-she'H be
ere soon"
Tell me now-I insist" said the