"Yes," she answered quietly.
"Know it, but can't say, eh? Hum!"
He folded his arms and glared at her. Mr. Jeffries now interfered. Addressing Annie angrily, he said:
"But you must speak! Do you realize that my son's life is at stake?"
"Yes, I do," she replied quickly. "I'm glad to see that you are beginning to realize it, too. But I can't tell you yet——"
The judge turned to the police captain.
"I may tell you, captain, that even I myself have not succeeded in learning the name of this mysterious personage." Addressing Annie, he said: "I think you had better tell us. I see no advantage in concealing it any further."
Annie shook her head.
"Not yet," she murmured; "she will tell you herself when she comes."
"Ha! I thought as much!" exclaimed the banker incredulously.