[Aunt Jane’s Nieces Out West by Edith Van Dyne]@TWC D-Link bookAunt Jane’s Nieces Out West CHAPTER XXI 4/13
He will offer, as evidence to prove his assertion, the photograph and the pearls.
You must refute this charge with counter-evidence, in order to escape extradition and a journey to the country where the crime was committed. There you will be granted a regular trial, to be sure, but even if you then secure an acquittal you will have suffered many indignities and your good name will be permanently tarnished." "Well, sir ?" "I shall work unceasingly to secure your release at the examination.
But I wish I had some stronger evidence to offer in rebuttal." "Go ahead and do your best," said the boy, nonchalantly.
"I will abide by the result, whatever it may be." "May I ask a few questions ?" Maud timidly inquired. He turned to her with an air of relief. "Most certainly you may, Miss Stanton." "And you will answer them ?" "I pledge myself to do so, if I am able." "Thank you," she said.
"I am not going to interfere with Mr.Colby's plans, but I'd like to help you on my own account, if I may." He gave her a quick look, at once grateful, suspicious and amused. Then he said: "Clear out, Colby.
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