“I have engaged board at Mrs. Wilson’s and asked Mr. John Graham to act as my attorney in the organisation of a company in this county.”
“I see,” she cried, for the first time catching the steady light of Ackerman’s eye.
“I cannot be seen in conference with you. We will report to each other by letter. But we must clearly understand each other. Am I right that you mean to press this case to the bitter end, let the blow fall on whom it may?”
“Certainly,” was the firm answer.
“I learn from the Attorney General’s office that you are on the track of the man who is Commander-in-chief of the Klan in this state?”
“Yes.”
“Pardon another question. I must know if you are in dead earnest? I have found that women have little tenacity of purpose in such cases and as a rule cannot be depended on.”
“I’ll show you that they are not all alike!” Stella broke in angrily.
“Then may I ask that if you succeed in securing this name that you will place it in my hands without a moment’s delay?”
“At once.”