stand by you in this thing and if there's any other way you think I can help you, let me know. But I really believe the best help could come from yourself if you'd let it." His voice was gruff but his intentions were good and he patted Dudley awkwardly upon the back as he gathered his hat and cane.
"There's only one thing I'll ask," said Dudley as he was leaving. "I want you and Mr. Kendall to promise positively not to question Carmelita about this whole wretched business. She's innocent in the whole affair and she knows nothing about the shooting. I don't want her put on the stand or mixed up in the case in any way as far as my angle of it is concerned." For the first time during their visit Dudley was showing some emotion. Sanford. Drake looked at him sharply and then he gave in with a shrug of the shoulder. "Very well. We had planned to see her before we went back to town but I dare say we'll have to respect your wishes. I really think though that you are making a mistake."
At the preliminary hearing the next day Dudlay Drake was indicted for felonious assault with intent to kill and the trial was set for two weeks hence. Dhinn, the three other Hindu servants, Officer Delaney, and the physician who attended Rao-Singh were the chief witnesses. Dudley had little, if anything, to say.
