"I arrested her because the evidence warranted it," Britz returned.
"It is preposterous!" exclaimed Ward. "My sister a murderess! Why, you don't believe that yourself!"
"Then perhaps you will consent to explain the killing of Mr. Whitmore," Britz fired at him.
"I didn't come here to explain," retorted Ward.
"Well, what did you come here for?"
"To demand the release of my sister."
"Only a magistrate may release her," Britz informed him. "And no magistrate will do that in a murder case."
"But you cannot deny me the right to see her," said Ward.
"I can—most emphatically!" Britz corrected him.
"You mean that I am not permitted to speak with my sister?"