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Dr. Tansey and Professor Armstrong had just seated themselves when they noticed, coming from the courthouse, Louise Comstock.

"I've seen that young woman somewhere but can't place her," said Dr. Tansey.

"Yes, I recognize her too—I've met her somewhere—I don't know where."

Louise inclined her head slightly as she passed them, remembering that they were in the courthouse when she made her plea. As she bowed, both men raised their hats and Dr. Tansey approached.

"Pardon me. I seem to have met you somewhere but can't say where. It was good of you to defend that poor creature today."

Louise extended her hand. "I know you. You're Dr. Tansey—at the college—and this is Professor Armstrong. I also know you. I've seen you many times while I was at Miss Gregory's school. Being but a school girl, you paid no attention to me."

"Oh, you're one of Miss Gregory's girls, are you? I was quite sure I knew you.—You're a long way from home, though, I may say.—You're not a southern girl," Professor Armstrong observed.

"My people are from the south originally but I was born North and have lived there all my life. I came South to study conditions a little this summer and was preparing to visit a friend of mine, Miss Lida Lauriston."