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

Il myself have not succeeded I'm learn.
ms the name OF this mysterious per-
sonage." Addressing Annie. he said
Il think you had better tell us. | see
no advantage In concealing II any fur
ther."
Annie shook her head.
Not yet" she murmured; "she will
tell you herself when she comes"
"Hh! I thought as much!" exclaimed
the banker increduously.
The captain rose and drew himself
up to his full height. a favorite trick
of his. when about to assert his au.
thority.
We'll. when she does comet" he
exclaimed. II think you may as we'll
understand she will be taken to head.
quarters and held as a witness"
You'll arrest her!" cried the law
yer.
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 dis
may.
Judge Brewster grew red In the
face, Nrathfully he said:
"She Is coming to my house of her
own free Will Cte has trusted to my
honor"
"Yes-yes!" "~''i Annie. "She
trusts to your honor. Judge"
Capt. Clinton gr.aned.
Honor cuts misity little Ice IN
this matter. There's no use talking.
] shall place her under arrest"
Il will not permit sucn disgrace
full proceeding!" cried the lawyer.
With all due respect, Judge" re-
torted the policeman imrudently, you
won't be consulted. You have de-
clared yourself counsel for the man
who has been indicted for murder-l
didn't ask you to take me into your
con1dence-you invited me here.
treated me to q lecture on psychology.
for which thank yoi 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 I guess We needn't
worry. She has probably forgotten
her appointment Some people are
vsry careless In that respect" Moving
townrd the door. he added: well, IL
IT'S hll the same to you. Ill wait down
stairs. Goodnight"
He went out, his hat impudently
tilted back on his head. q sneer ON his
lips. The banker turned to the Judge.
Il told you how 1t would be-" he
said scornfully. "A fash In the PAM"
The lawyer looked askance at An
ME.
you are sure she will Gomez" he
asked.
Yes. I am sure!" With concern she
added: But the disgrace of arrest!
IL will kill her! Oh. Judge. don't let
them arrest heri"
Tell me who she Isl" commanded
the lawyer sternly.
II was the first time he had spoken
TO her harshly and Annie. to her dis
may. thought shs detected note @.
doubt In his voice. Looking toward
the banker. she replied:
II can't tell you just now-she'n be
hero soon"
Tell me now insist" said the
lawyer with growing impatience.
"Please--please don't ask me-" she
pleaded.
Mr.. Jeffries made an angry gesture.
"As l told you. Brewster, her whole
story Is fabrication tIumped up for
some purpose-God knows what OBJ
tect she has In deceivipg us! I only
knew that l warned you what you al
ways may expect from people of her
class"
The Judge said nothing for a mo-
ment. Then quietly he whispered to
the banker:
go into my study for a few mo-
ments. will you. Jeffrles?"
The banker made a gesture, as II
utterly disgusted with the whole bust.
ness.
Il am going home" he said testify.
I've had a most painful evening"
most p.s;ni-i. Le, me know the re.
suit OF your investigation as soon as
possible. Good night Don't disturb
me tonight. Brewster. Tomorrow will
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 10 get all that's coming
TO him"
Shocked at her levity. the lawyer
turned on her severely.
DO you want me To- lose all faith
In you?" he asked sternly.
NO. indeed" she answered con.
tritely.