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Aunt Jane’s Nieces Out West

CHAPTER XVI
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"This is not a bailable offense." "Are you sure ?" "I am positive.

This is an extradition case, of international importance.

Andrews, after an examination, will be taken to New York and from there to Vienna, where his crime was committed." "But he has committed no crime!" Le Drieux shrugged his shoulders.
"He is accused, and he must prove his innocence," said he.
"But that is nonsense!" interposed Arthur warmly.

"There is no justice in such an assertion.

If I know anything of the purpose of the law, and I think I do, you must first prove this man's guilt before you carry him to Austria to be tried by a foreign court." "I don't care a snap for the purpose of the law," retorted Le Drieux.
"Our treaty with Austria provides for extradition, and that settles it.


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