"Would I be allowed? What do you mean?"
"I mean would the law let you? You wouldn't have to go an' tell where she was or nothin' an' give her away? You'd be 'lowed to keep it on the q. t. an' take care of her?"
"You mean would it be right and honorable for me to protect my client? Why, certainly."
"Well, I mean you wouldn't get into no trouble if you did."
"Of course not."
"Well, then I'll tell you."
CHAPTER XI
Jane opened a small shabby handbag, and took out a folded newspaper, opening it up and spreading it on the desk before him. "There!" she said, and then watched his face critically.