I hope I have done him an injustice." He put on his hat, and tucking the jug under his arm, went from the house.
Ten or fifteen minutes elapsed.

Mahaffy considered this a good sign, it didn't take long to say no, he reflected.

Another ten or fifteen elapsed.

Mahaffy lost heart.

Then there came a hasty step beyond the door, it was thrown violently open, and the judge precipitated himself into the room.