“Wait!” said the reporter. “God knows what she’s doing.”
Judge Carver leaned suddenly toward Lambert.
“Mr. Lambert, it is already considerably past four. Is this testimony likely to continue for some time?”
“For some time, Your Honour.”
“In that case,” said Judge Carver gravely, “the Court considers it advisable to adjourn until ten to-morrow. Court is dismissed.”
The small figure moved lightly down from the witness stand into the deeper shadows—deeper still—she was gone. The sixth day of the Bellamy trial was over.
Chapter VII
The reporter cast an anxious eye at the red-headed girl. “You’ve been crying,” he said accusingly.
The red-headed girl looked unrepentant.
“Of all the little idiots! What’s Sue Ives to you?”