Dorothy recognized him at once. He was Kingston, the person who had helped her in court. She nodded politely at him.

She greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Yates."

Kingston noticed how generous she was. She did not even feel resentful for having to stay in prison for half a year, and he immediately held a good impression of her. He said in a soft tone, "Hello, Miss Dorothy. You see, the reason I am here to see you is that there are some things I want to tell you in person."

Dorothy was flustered, for she did not quite understand the situation clearly.

The man in front of her was in...