He may not have committed a criminal offense, but certainly the Bar Association will be interested sufficiently to inquire into his conduct.

Now Beard, I'm not working for the Federal government! But I have aided the Washington authorities in many cases and they'll grant any reasonable request which I may make.

I feel safe in promising you immunity for arranging the escape of Mr.Whitmore--but you've got to stand up now and tell the truth." "I can't!" Beard moaned.

"I'm pledged!" "Ten years in prison!" Britz baited him.

"Think of Miss Burden! Instead of a happy marriage--the prison stripes! And I promise that you'll get the limit!" Miss Burden was on her feet, one hand extended imploringly toward Britz.
"You don't mean he'll have to go to prison ?" she faltered.
"For ten years!" Britz impressed it on her mercilessly.