"The latter, sir, I think."
"Did you receive any letters from the prisoner after your return to Sibley?"
"Yes, sir."
"And did you answer them?"
"I did."
"Miss Dare, may I now ask what reasons you gave the prisoner for declining his offer—that is, if my friend does not object to the question?" added the District Attorney, turning with courtesy toward Mr. Orcutt.
The latter, who had started to his feet, bowed composedly and prepared to resume his seat.
"I desire to put nothing in the way of your eliciting the whole truth concerning this matter," was his quiet, if somewhat constrained, response.
Mr. Ferris at once turned back to Miss Dare.
"You will, then, answer," he said.