“I looked at the guard, and at that moment I saw a lady standing beside him. I arose and asked her: ‘What can I do for you, madam?’
“The guard turned to look as she vanished, and said: ‘You are mistaken. I brought no lady here with me.’
“I was so astonished at the remark that I spoke harshly and demanded the guard to tell me who the lady was and how she got in, if he had not admitted her.
“He replied: ‘I am not able to say. I did not see anyone. I came directly to you and did not see anyone here, nor did I notice anyone near as I entered this office.’
“‘Well, what is wrong, now?’
“‘I came to tell you that No. 78 is a very sick man.’
“‘I suppose he thinks that he will get his freedom after the reading of the mysterious letter, but I feel that there is a mystery in connection with the entire matter. There is not enough proof to entitle him to his freedom. Proof of that kind would not go in court—at least, not in this day and age. If he needs a doctor, call one.’
“‘I am at a loss to know what to do with him.’
“As the guard turned to call a doctor for the prisoner I heard a voice say: