"You know it's no use your asking me to concede anything unless you agree to defend Howard."
The lawyer shook his head.
"I can't—it's impossible."
"Then neither can I," she exclaimed defiantly.
Judge Brewster could not refrain from smiling. This young woman had actually inveigled him into an argument. Almost mockingly, he said:
"So you're determined to have me."
"Yes," she said simply.
"But I don't argue criminal cases."
"That's just it," she exclaimed eagerly; "my husband is not a criminal. He is innocent. I don't want a lawyer who is always defending criminals. I want one who defends a man because he isn't a criminal."
Judge Brewster waved his hand contemptuously.