"I believed you implicitly. You were so positive this woman would come forward."
"She will—she will. Give me only a few minutes more!" she cried.
The lawyer looked at her as if puzzled.
"A few minutes?" he said. Again he looked at her and then shook his head resignedly. "Well, it's certainly infectious!" he exclaimed. "I believe you again."
The door opened and Alicia appeared. The lawyer advanced politely to greet her.
"Good evening, Mrs. Jeffries."
Alicia shook hands with him, at the same time looking inquiringly at Annie, who, by a quick gesture, told her that the judge knew nothing of her secret. The lawyer went on:
"Mrs. Jeffries, Jr., wishes to speak to you. I said I thought there'd be no objection if you don't mind. May she?"
"Yes," murmured Alicia.
"Your husband was here," said the judge.