And you believe him innocent.

Well, you must have some grounds for your belief." "Not necessarily--" "You said that even if you had the proofs, you could not produce them without sacrificing your friends, showing that your friends are interested in having this man put off the bench--" She stopped and burst into hysterical laughter.

"Oh, I think you're having a joke at my expense," she went on, "just to see how far you can lead me.

I daresay Judge Rossmore deserves all he gets.

Oh, yes--I'm sure he deserves it." She rose and walked to the other side of the room to conceal her emotion.
Ryder watched her curiously.
"My dear young lady, how you take this matter to heart!" "Please forgive me," laughed Shirley, and averting her face to conceal the fact that her eyes were filled with tears.