human
Go back, Jones, to Mr. Atherton; tell him I am going off immediately to Mrs. Leslie's, and that he may trust to me in _that_. And stay, has he got legal assistance?
gpt
No, sir; I fancy he thought you'd see to all that. He didn't seem to think how it might be with your having to give evidence.
human
You'd better go to Smith and Walker's, and see one of the partners. They must watch proceedings for him to-day.
gpt
They can't, sir; they are to watch on the part of the Crown.
human
On the part of the Crown!--whose management is that?
gpt
I believe they offered and wished it. They feel bound to discover the murderer of their late client; they couldn't act _for_ the man accused of murdering him.
human
True--too true. I'll send Hardy to Mr. Merrivale; he is a great friend {452} of his--I can trust him. Tell Mr. Atherton what I say, and what has been done.
gpt
Very good, sir;