I sinned with my eyes open; no, I shut them; I was blinded by the thought, the prospect of being--what I am," she added bitterly; then, suddenly, she fixed her eyes on Celia's downcast face.
"Derrick told you this?
Then he knows you very well; you are a close friend of his; you are---- ?" "Yes," murmured Celia.

"I am going to be his wife--very soon.

We met in 'The Jail.'" She did not, she could not tell how that meeting had been brought about; she wanted to spare Miriam all she could; but, notwithstanding her resolution, the next words slipped out unconsciously.

"He was accused of the robbery of the jewels----" She bit her lip; but it was too late for remorse.
Miriam dropped back in the chair, her eyes closed and her lips became livid.
"He did not do it!" she gasped.
"No, no!" said Celia, quickly; "he has been proved innocent." There was silence for a moment; while Miriam evidently made an effort to control her agitation.
"Who--who----?
Have they found out who did it ?" "No," broke in Celia, swiftly and tremulously.

"No one has been discovered.