Logically, the question has weight and I shall present it as effectively as I can; but, as I said, I rely more on my ability to disprove the identity of the pearls, on which the expert Le Drieux lays so much stress.

Jones will have a thorough and formal examination within a few days--perhaps to-morrow--and if the judge considers that Andrews the pearl thief has been captured, he will be held here pending the arrival from Washington of the extradition papers--say two or three weeks longer." "Then we shall have all that time to prove his innocence ?" inquired Maud.
"Unfortunately, no.

There will be no further trial of the prisoner until he gets to Vienna and is delivered to the authorities there.

All our work must be done previous to the formal examination." "You do not seem very hopeful," observed Maud, a hint of reproach in her tone.
"Then appearances are against me, Miss Stanton," replied the lawyer with a smile.

"This is my first important case, and if I win it my future is assured; so I mean to win.