“If I tell the truth will it harm me?” asked granny, uneasily.
“No; but if you conceal the truth it may.”
“Then I took the child with me.”
“What motive had you for doing this wicked thing? Do you know that Mrs. Lindsay nearly broke her heart at the loss of the child?”
“I was mad with her,” said granny, “that’s one reason.”
“Then there was another reason?”
“Yes, your honor.”
“What was it?”
“Young Mr. Lindsay hired me to do it. He offered me a thousand dollars.”
“Are you ready to swear this?”