There was intense silence as the jury slowly filed into their places, and the foreman stood up.
"Gentlemen of the jury," was the question, "have you agreed upon a verdict?"
"We have," answered the foreman.
"Do you find the prisoner guilty or not guilty?"
"Not guilty," was the clear answer.
At this there was first a moment of silence, and then a ripple of applause, promptly checked.
Mrs. Brenton was free.