“Yes. She sent me a second message, and I went to see her. Where was the harm in that, Carter?�
“That, my dear Mr. Oaks, is for you to say; only it would appear from what you have just said that she has fascinated you, as well as the twelve men who held her fate in their hands.�
“That is all utter nonsense, of course,� replied the lawyer, with a frown.
“Is it? I am not so sure of that. Did you go alone?�
“No; I took my secretary with me.�
“The young woman who just left this room?�
“Yes; Miss McQueen. I was glad that I had done so, too, for Mrs. Babbington wished to dictate some letters, which I instructed Miss McQueen to remain and take for her; on condition, of course, that the district attorney should be shown copies of the letters before they were sent away.�
“I see. How long did Miss McQueen remain with Mrs. Babbington after you came away?�
“Not above an hour—less than that, I think. There were only four letters. I have copies of them here. Would you care to see them, Carter?â€�
“No. For what purpose, now that the woman has been acquitted? Were copies of them sent to the district attorney?�