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 contradict yourself and showing you inconsistent. God help you, my child, if you go upon the stand trusting to the truth.

"No, we must work out a consistent account, which can hold though attacked on every side by a thousand questions of the clever young men who will try the case for the State. Fortunately, we have already a fair idea of the method of this particular prosecution. It will be conducted, undoubtedly, by Assistant State's Attorney Calvin Clarke," ruminated Elmen, suddenly sleepy as he 'leaned back in his chair; and Joan Daisy, watching him, appreciated that this attack of languor was in some way an expression of satisfaction.

"From what you tell me," he considered deliberately, and now quite closed his eyes, "you and he have indulged in considerable personal antagonism." Abruptly, he sat up and opened wide his eyes, but only stared at Joan Daisy, scrutinizing her from head to foot, as though seeing her for the first time.

It was, in fact, the first time that Elmen had looked at her in connection with the idea which was now in his head. He voiced that idea no more definitely than by murmuring, with satisfaction, as he closed his eyes again, "Excellent. Excellent. I particularly will enjoy opposing Mr. Clarke in this case."

"Why?"

"How well do you like Assistant State's Attorney Calvin Clarke?" Elmen countered.

"I?" cried Joan Daisy. "I hate him, hate him!"

"Excellent!" approved Elmen, again. "Excellent!" Then he sat up, opening his eyes, and returned practically to business. "It is clear to you, of course, that you are the vital witness, almost the sole witness for Ketlar. Your bearing in public, your dress, your manner, your attitude toward your employer, your parents,