“It is only natural; but we must hear what she has to say if ever able to speak rationally. We must do it in common justice.”
“Justice to her?”
“No; to the young man whom we hold under arrest.”
“Reeves?”
“The same.”
“He ought easily to be able to clear himself, if he is innocent.”
“On the contrary, he will find it very hard.”
“Well, you know best, Nick. Of course I have not had a chance to study the case you have. What will be the difficulty?”
“That seems incredible.”