"Mrs. Jeffries will not go with you," he said quietly. "She has made no attempt to leave the State."
"She's wanted at police headquarters," said the captain doggedly.
"She'll be there to-morrow morning."
"She'll be there to-night."
He looked steadily at the judge, and the latter calmly returned his stare. There followed an awkward pause, and then the captain turned on his heel to depart.
"The moment she attempts to leave the house," he growled, "I shall arrest her. Good night, judge."
"Good night, captain!" cried Annie mockingly.
"I'll see you later," he muttered. "Come on, Maloney."
The door banged to. They were alone.
"What a sweet disposition!" laughed Annie.