If not, you may be interested to know that I succeeded in obtaining the man's acquittal." "I know that you did," the woman replied.

"I was in the Court when the verdict was brought in.

It has since occurred to me that I should like you to understand exactly what you have done, the responsibility you have incurred." Ledsam raised his eyebrows.
"Responsibility ?" he repeated.

"What I have done is simple enough.

I have earned a very large fee and won my case." "You have secured the acquittal of Oliver Hilditch," she persisted.
"He is by this time a free man.