He waved them aside and entered his private office where he was joined by Manning and Greig.
"Well, Britz, you've certainly given the newspapers a sensation," observed the chief.

"But it's going to be damned hard to convict a woman!" "I've taken a desperate step," rejoined Britz.
"Why--what do you mean ?" "Chief, I outlined my plan to you before leaving for Atlanta," the detective reminded him.

"Let me explain that this crime was not committed by an outsider.

It was the work of one of a small group of persons.

I told you that I would find the man or woman in the group who did NOT commit the murder and that I would arrest him or her." "Then you believe she is innocent ?" interjected Greig.
"I'm sure of it." "But man alive, look what you've done!" cried Manning.