Then he stood visibly on his guard--an attitude assumed by all wise officials when they find themselves brought face to face with a newspaper man; for they know, however carefully an article may be prepared, it will likely contain some unfortunate overlooked phrase which may have a damaging effect in a future political campaign.
"I wanted to see you," began Stratton, coming straight to the point, "in reference to the Brenton murder." "I may say at once," replied the sheriff, "that if you wish an interview with the prisoner, it is utterly impossible, because her lawyers, Benham and Brown, have positively forbidden her to see a newspaper man." "That shows," said Stratton, "they are wise men who understand their business.

Nevertheless, I wish to have an interview with Mrs.Brenton.
But what I wanted to say to you is this: I believe the case will be very much talked about, and that before many weeks are over.

Of course you know the standing the _Argus_ has in newspaper circles.

What it says will have an influence, even over the Cincinnati press.

I think you will admit that.