Mr.Sheriff, you will attend at once to the execution of this decree." Laura was overwhelmed and terror-stricken.

She had expected to walk forth in freedom in a few moments.

The revulsion was terrible.

Her mother appeared like one shaken with an ague fit.

Laura insane! And about to be locked up with madmen! She had never contemplated this.
Mr.Graham said he should move at once for a writ of 'habeas corpus'.
But the judge could not do less than his duty, the law must have its way.
As in the stupor of a sudden calamity, and not fully comprehending it, Mrs.Hawkins saw Laura led away by the officer.
With little space for thought she was, rapidly driven to the railway station, and conveyed to the Hospital for Lunatic Criminals.