The public outside hoped for a conviction, as it always does; it wanted an example; the newspapers trusted the jury would have the courage to do its duty.
When Laura was convicted, then the public would tern around and abuse the governor if he did; not pardon her.
The jury went out.

Mr.Braham preserved his serene confidence, but Laura's friends were dispirited.

Washington and Col.

Sellers had been obliged to go to Washington, and they had departed under the unspoken fear the verdict would be unfavorable, a disagreement was the best they could hope for, and money was needed.

The necessity of the passage of the University bill was now imperative.
The Court waited, for, some time, but the jury gave no signs of coming in.