"And what did the prisoner say when you gave utterance to this wish?"
"He asked me why I desired to know her."
"And what did you reply?"
"That if I knew her I might be able to persuade her to listen to his request."
"And what answer had he for this?"
"None but a quick shake of his head."
"Miss Dare; up to the time of this interview had you ever received any gift from the prisoner—jewelry, for instance—say, a ring!"
"No, sir."
"Did he offer you such a gift then?"
"He did."