“It is impossible.”
“Then do something, something, but do it now!” cried the girl. “You will soon know that he is innocent, you must know it. Wait! You say the prisoner in Libby is his brother—that’s what you said—his brother. Bring him here. Go to the prison and bring that man here.”
“What?”
“Let them meet. Bring them face to face, then you can see whether——”
“You mean bring them together here?”
“Yes.”
“As if the prisoner were trying to escape?”
“Exactly.”
“There is something in that,” said Arrelsford; “when do you suggest——”
“Now.”