jailbait diary - journal of Agnes Morey


jailbait diary - journal of Agnes Morey

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"Disgusted with the verdict and realizing that for the first time Mullowney was showing wisdom—undoubtedly advised from higher up—we went back to Cameron House—conferred and entered upon a war of attrition deciding to go out again at once on the second picket. 11 dropped out. Their courage weakening—but 10 new ones came in—so at 4:30 again the line went out—but this time all together. Mrs. Brannow leading. Again the friendly crowds—cheering and applauding. A woman came to me and said, "How I admire your courage" Men said "Magnificent spunk," etc. Again we were arrested—went through the same proceeding—bail was put up and back to headquarters we went. When I came out of the Commissioner's office several officers were standing and one said 'Please ladies—don't do it again—we hate to arrest you.' As a matter of fact Sullivan said to me the first day 'Ah Madam—you don't know how I hate to do this.' Mrs. Ramsey, cousin of prosecuting attorney Hart, told me that he was nearly converted to our policy, and that the entire police force was really with us.