Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1912-08-02

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"Dear Mrs. Jeffries." He stopped,
and glancing at the signature, ex.
claimed, Robert Underwood" Look
ing significantly at Annie, he exclaim.
ed: "'Dear Mrs. Jeffriesl' Is that con
elusive enough? What did 1 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.
tilities:
Nov, Mrs. Jeffries." he said sharp
ly, IN 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
tiers" 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, II shall ar
rest her. Goodnight, Judge"
Goodnight. captainl" cried Annie
mockingly.
IN see you later" he muttered
Come on, Maloney."
The door banged to. They were
alone
What a sweet dispositionl" laugh
ed Annie.
Judge Brewster looked sternly al
her. Holding up the letter, he said:
What is the meaning of this7 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 1t your intention to go on the
witness stand and commit perjury7"
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; -
never thought of such a thing"
Then l repeats it your intention
to perjure yourself?" Annie was 81
lent, and he went on: Il assume II
is, but let me ask you: Do you ex
pect me, as your counsel, to become
particeps criminis to this tissue Of
lies7 Am l expected to build up 9
false structure for you to swear to-
Am II"
Il don't know; 1 haven't thought Of
1t" replied Annie. "If 1t 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; ut never occurred to me
till you spoke Everybody says I'm
the woman who called on Robert I'm
derwood that night. Well, that's al
right. Let them continue to think so
What difference does it make so Ions
as Howard is set free2" Going to
ward the door, she said: Goodnight
Mrs. Jeffriesl"
The judge tried to bar her way.
Don't CO." he said; Capt. Gin
toms men are waiting outside"
THAT doesn't matter!" she cried.
but you must not gol" exclaimed
the lawyer in tone of command. I"
won't allow it. They'll arrest you
Mrs. Jefries. you'll please remaiI
here"
But Annie was already at the door
Il wouldn't keep Capt Clinton
waiting for the world" she cried
Goodnight. Judge Brewster, and Goo
bless you'll"
The door slammed, and she wal
gone.
(TO BE CONTINUED)