“‘She is quite well physically; but in great mental distress.’
“‘I suppose that is caused by the discovery of the new batch of evidence that was lately made against her.’
“‘What are you talking about? Don’t you know that she is grieving herself to death about Harry?’
“‘Indeed, no; and I cannot understand why she should think of him, after having driven him from her presence.’
“‘That only goes to show how little you know about a woman’s heart; Viola Bramlett is not thinking of her own situation, but her mind is all the time on Harry.’
“‘Don’t you think it is high time she was worried a little about her own condition? The date is near at hand when the grand jury will assemble; and it is certain that they will find a bill, then she will be compelled to stand her trial.’
“‘Indeed, I am glad to know that the day is near at hand when we shall get rid of this business.’
“‘Do you think Miss Bramlett will be ready for the trial when the time arrives?’
“‘Oh, yes; I see no reason why she should not; everything has been arranged except what I was telling you about Helen Herndon, and that I shall intrust to you.’
“‘Do you think it worth while to send me to Vicksburg on a wild goose chase?’