She heard the judge clear his throat before he spoke.
"What is it?
That's you, isn't it, Wiley?
What is it ?" He took a good deal of time and coughed between the sentences.

His voice was more than ordinarily quiet, and it sounded husky.

"What is it, Wiley ?" "Judge, what time did Mr.Harkless leave here last night and which way did he go ?" There was a silence.

The judge turned away from the window.

Minnie was standing just outside his door.