“If you think you can get away without my help, you may do so—if I don’t see you; but if I see you, you won’t get away. Here we are at the court.”
CHAPTER XXII.
Pat’s Testimony.
“You are taking your time, Pat. We are waiting for you.”
When court had been opened and the preliminaries had been gone through, Mr. Pearson was examined.
“You are registered under your correct name, are you not?”
“I am.”
“Mr. Pearson, how long has your mother been dead?”
“Twenty-one years.”