Walter simply said 'Transferred to higher court,' which we agreed was to mean, 'Committed for trial.' Has the defence failed?
And where is Reuben ?" "The defence is reserved.

Dr.Thorndyke considered it almost certain that the case would be sent for trial, and that being so, decided that it was essential to keep the prosecution in the dark as to the line of defence.

You see, if the police knew what the defence was to be they could revise their own plans accordingly." "I see that," said she dejectedly, "but I am dreadfully disappointed.

I had hoped that Dr.Thorndyke would get the case dismissed.

What has happened to Reuben ?" This was the question that I had dreaded, and now that I had to answer it I cleared my throat and bent my gaze nervously on the floor.
"The magistrate refused bail," I said after an uncomfortable pause.
"Well ?" "Consequently Reuben has been--er--detained in custody." "You don't mean to say that they have sent him to prison ?" she exclaimed breathlessly.
"Not as a convicted prisoner, you know.