He turned to the clerk. "Make record that this case is dismissed for want of evidence against the accused. The woman has done no harm. The court is adjourned."
"And my charm," said the woman eagerly—"oh, my Lord, you will give me back my charm?"
"That I must keep for you," he said with kindness, as to a child. "But you may still open the windows, and throw out the black draught, and tell the children of the Garden of Good Dreams. Trust me, that will work wonders."
HALF-TOLD TALES
BEGGARS UNDER THE BUSH
STRONGHOLD
IN THE ODOUR OF SANCTITY
