This time we caught her in the act." "Ah, hah.

Have you sent her away ?" "Not yet.

She begs for an interview with you--says she can explain everything." "Don't want to see her; let her explain to the law." "That's what I told her, sir." Brooks bowed and withdrew.

Old man Colton was already at his desk.
"Now, my son," said Witherspoon, aimlessly fumbling with some papers on his desk, "I should think that the first thing to be attended to is that statement for the newspapers.

Wait a moment, and we will consult Brooks.