If this should turn out to be the case, I shall want some other chance against her besides the chance of indicting her for perjury.

As to her motive now for making this horrible accusation, what can you tell me about that, William ?" "Her motive against me, sir ?" "No, no, not against you.

I can see plainly enough that she accuses you because it is necessary to do so to add to the probability of her story, which, of course, assumes that you helped your mistress to dispose of the dead body.

You are coolly sacrificed to some devilish vengeance against her mistress.

Let us get at that first.