“‘Do you think Miss Bramlett is guilty?’
“‘I am truly sorry to be compelled to say that I do, though I do not believe she was in her senses when she committed the murder.’
“‘Why do they not plead insanity then?’
“‘Ah, there is where the unaccountable mystery comes in; but I have lately been informed that Miss Wallingford is in possession of some very strange facts which she believes will secure the acquittal of her friend.’
“‘Is it true that Miss Wallingford has lived in the jail with the prisoner all the time?’
“‘She has been with her most of the time, despite the continued remonstrances of old Rockland and all of her friends. I tell you what it is, that girl understands law as well as a majority of young members of the bar, and we are going to have some rare fun here to-day.’
“‘How is that?’
“‘Miss Wallingford has secured permission of the court to cross-examine some of the witnesses for the State; and I think we shall see a regular duel between her and one of the female witnesses.’
“‘Well, Quillet, you must let Miss Wallingford have a fair chance.’
“‘Indeed I will! she shall have her own time, and shall be allowed the privileges of a regular member of the bar.’