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demanded the policeman.
Quite a little," replied the Judge
quietly. The barrel of the revolver
was bright-shining steel. From the
moment that Howard iJeffries' eyes
rested on the shining steel barrel Of
that revolver he was no longer a con-
scious personality. AS he himself said
to his. wife: They said | did it-and |
knew I didn't, but after I looked at
that shining pistol l don't know what
l said or did-everything became a
blur and a blank Now, | may tell
you, captain, that this condition fits
in every detail the clinical experiences
of nerve specialists and thep medical
experiences of the psychologists. Aft
er five hours constant cross-question-
ing while in a semi-dazed condition.
you impressed ION him your Own ideas
you extracted rom him not the
thoughts that were In his W con:
seriousness, but those that were In
yours. Is that the scientific fact, doc.
tori" ~ ~ 4
"Yes," replied DR.. Bernstein. the
optical captivation. OF Howard JET.
fries attention makes the whole case
complete and clear to the physician"
Capt. Clinton laughed loudlys (F3
Optical captiyation is good!% Turn.
ing to his sergeant he asked: What
do you think of that. Maloney?"
Sergt. Maloney chuckled.
It's a new one, eh?r
mo, captain-it's a very old one"
interrupted the lawyer sternly, but
it's new to US: We're barely OF the
threshold Of the discovery. 1t Ger.
stainly explains these other cases.
doesn't 1T" ~ % -!
II don't know that It does" object.
ed the captain, shaking his head. II
don't acknowledge"
/, Judge Brewster sat down. Looking
the policeman squarely in the face.
he said slowly and deliberately:
Capt. Clinton. whether you &C
knowledge it or not. | can prove that
you obtained these confessions by
means of hypnotic suggestion, and
that is a greater crime against society.
than any the state Furnishes or pays
you to prevent"
The captain laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. Indifferently he said:
ri guess the boys up at Albany can
deal with that question" +"
THE boys up at Albany" retorted
the lawyer. know as little about the
laws Of psychology as you do. This
will be dealt with at Washington"
The captain yawned. On .Jr.
IT didn't come here to hear about
that-you were going to produce the
woman who called on Underwood the
night of the murder-that was what |
came here for-not to hear my meth.
DDS criticisedfwhere is she?"
"One thing at time, ".replied the
Judge. First, I wanted to show you
that we know, Howard Jeffries' con.
fession is untrue. Now we'll take up
the other question: Striking a bell
on his desk. he added: This woman
can prove that Robert Underwood
committed suicide" fI
she can, eh?" exclaimed the cap
tain sarcastically. Maybe she did 1t
herself. Some n did It. that's sure!"
The library door opened and the
butler entered ~ ~,
''Yes, some one did it," retorted the
Judge; I'VE agree there!" To the
servant he said: ASK Mrs. Jeffries.
Jr., to come here"
The servant left the room and the
captain turned to the Judge with q
laugh: 80,
rs she the one? Ha! ha!-that's
easy" II ~.
The judge nodded. 4
she has promised: to produce the
missing witness tonight"
""She has. eh?" exclaimed the cap.
| tain. xix
Rising quickly from his chair. he
crossed the room and talked in an
i undertone with his sergeant. This
new turn in the case seemed to inter-
est him. Meantime Mr.. Jeffries, who
had followed every phase Of the ques'
tioning with close attention, left HE
seat and went over to Judge Brewster.
rs it possible" he exclaimed, is 1t
possible that Underwood shot him.
self? l never dreamed of doubling
Howard's confession!" More cordially
he went on: brewster, II this is
true, | owe you a debt of gratitude
you've done splendid work-I-I'm
afraid I've been just a trif1e obstinate"
Just a trifle," said the judge dryly.
Sergeant Maloney took his hat.
Hurry up!" said the captain. you
can telephone from the corner drug
store"
All right, cap"
DR.. Bernstein also rose to depart.
Il must go, Mr.. Brewster. | have
an appointment at the hospital"
The judge grasped his hand warmly.
Thank you, d~octor!" he exclaimed;
II don't know what ! should have
done without you"
THANK you. sir" chimed in the
banker; Il am greatly indebted TO
YOU"
Don't mention it." replied the
psychologist almost ironically.
He went out and the banker I'M
patiently took out his watch.
IT'S getting late!" he exclaimed;
where is this girl. | have no raith
in her promises!" .
AS he smoke the library door opened