I simply hadn't the courage to face the crowd which I knew would gather.

So I went over to Jersey City to wait until the storm had abated somewhat." "And before leaving, you had one of my men set upon and rendered helpless to follow ?" "I know nothing about that," insisted Ward.
"No, of course not!" Britz retorted.
"Are you the officer in charge of this investigation ?" suddenly asked Ward.
"I am." "Then perhaps you will tell me why you arrested my sister ?" Ward spoke resentfully, turning an indignant countenance on the detective.
"I arrested her because the evidence warranted it," Britz returned.
"It is preposterous!" exclaimed Ward.

"My sister a murderess! Why, you don't believe that yourself!" "Then perhaps you will consent to explain the killing of Mr.Whitmore," Britz fired at him.
"I didn't come here to explain," retorted Ward.
"Well, what did you come here for ?" "To demand the release of my sister." "Only a magistrate may release her," Britz informed him.

"And no magistrate will do that in a murder case." "But you cannot deny me the right to see her," said Ward.
"I can--most emphatically!" Britz corrected him.
"You mean that I am not permitted to speak with my sister ?" "That is precisely what I mean.

She may consult with counsel at a reasonable hour of the day.