The girl was quite ready with her reply.
"To tell him, that according to his wish I had sent a message to his friend in Tarhaven."
"Ah!" cried Browne, nodding his thanks, "that was me. _You_ sent the telegram."
"Yes, sir. Mr. Herries said that you would help him."
"I intend to do all I can, my girl, but matters look black against him. All the same he is innocent."
"You had no right to send the telegram without telling me," said Trent to Elspeth in angry tones.
"Mr. Herries was kind to me," she returned, steadily, "and I was quite right in returning his kindness!"
"And Herries was within his rights in asking to see me," said Browne sharply. "The poor devil needs a friend, seeing how you have already judged him."
"I do not judge him," said Trent, very irritated, "the jury will do that, Dr. Browne."
"You'll have to catch your hare first, Mr. Inspector."