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Patricia smiled at Elinor's fervid response and Judith's calm approval, but she uttered never a word, though Bruce looked at her inquiringly.,"Murder!" echoed Jaggard, his ruddy face growing pale. "And who, sir--","Do you see the hour, infants?" she demanded. "Tomorrow is a full day, and we must get to our beds. Toddle, Judy dear. If you aren't asleep in ten minutes you'll have to take a nap in the afternoon.","Certainly not," interrupted Arkel, sharply. "I can prove nothing. I am quite puzzled.",Patricia thrilled with interest.,When he had moved on she whispered excitedly:,"By blackmailing? I see. I suppose he hung on behind.",Taking the girl by the hand, David led her toward the window. She was in a half-dazed condition, the result of the strong excitement which had impelled her to make this midnight visit, and her nerves being thus dulled, she surrendered herself passively to the guidance of David. Only at the window did she pause and look steadfastly at the major.,"Poor David!" echoed Etwald, with a sneer. "Foolish David, you might say, to die for the sake of a woman.",CHAPTER XV. CROSS-EXAMINATION.,"By his own confession in court, David was in the grounds of Mrs. Dallas on that night.",She was very pale and tired looking, but as graceful and charming as ever. She inquired after Elinor with a profuse sympathy that more than satisfied the warm-hearted Patricia, whose compassion stirred at her look of fatigue..