It was no scheme of mine; and if more evil consequences are to come, I shall do my best to save my own head.

Let the hurt go to where it rightfully belongs." "What do you mean ?" Mrs.Dinneford tried to rally herself.
"Just this," was answered: "if I am dragged into court, I mean to go in as a witness, and not as a criminal.

At the first movement toward an indictment, I shall see the district attorney, whom I know very well, and give him such information in the case as will lead to fixing the crime on you alone, while I will come in as the principal witness.

This will make your conviction certain." "Devil!" exclaimed Mrs.Dinneford, her white face convulsed and her eyes starting from their sockets with rage and fear.

"Devil!" she repeated, not able to control her passion.
"Then you know me," was answered, with cool self-possession, "and what you have to expect." Neither spoke for a considerable time.