The captain rose and drew himself up to his full height, a favorite trick of his when about to assert his authority.
"Well, when she does come!" he exclaimed, "I think you may as well understand she will be taken to headquarters and held as a witness."
"WHEN THIS MYSTERIOUS WITNESS DOES COME I SHALL PLACE HER UNDER ARREST."
"You'll arrest her!" cried the lawyer.
"That's what I said, judge. She a material witness—the most important one the State has. I don't intend that she shall get away——"
"Arrest her! Oh, judge, don't let him do that!" exclaimed Annie in dismay.