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a) “- Luw luv, _____ 7, _ been served upon him. Indeed, that» sweet-ions individual, for from avoid-g ’1‘ the ofllcers of justice, had purpose-f 1 thrown himself in their way, giving‘ melt up, “to have the thing over; “for all." as he laughingiy declared. j in had been taken before the Bow; mt magistrate. by whom he hadé teen very carefully examined; but in, the absence of any positive evidence; unmet him, he was dischargedâ€"a re‘ “2-. that he evidently foreseen from‘ as first. ‘ I‘m-a Elmer's latest hope went out, «a irhe discharge of this man. whom; in heart she believed to be guilty of: (In. murder for which Cassinove was' float to be tried. She knew Cassinove no 5-9 guiitless. but the had no longer ”1 faith in the necessary security of mice. She could only remember ;~' often the guiltless seemed fated . nutter, and shudder at the inscru~ “in mystery. wwâ€" mek like a death knell upon her ear ache hurried home to her lodgings, and Matched 3 note to the venerable and“, entreating him to call on at his earliest convenience. The good doctor waited upon her the .‘M evening. So was shocked to notice the change ‘13. had passed over her queenly per- - in the few days that had elapsed .60 he had seen her last. The emaciated figure, the pallld hoe, looking paler still in contrast to a. Large. dark eyes and ebon loch, ‘6 look and nttitude of mute despair, shed his heart. Else Elmer," he said, in a gentle, “ental tone, advancing towards her. ‘Doctor, this is very kind; sit down,” - replied, rising and placing a. chair ‘ him. “Doctor," she continued, as w as he was seated, “I wished to “k to you particularly this even- w” She hesitated in embarrass- â€"â€" â€"â€".---_. And an the day for the trial ap- ‘mch. without casting any new light. .m tho duk secret ot the murder. ‘0: anxiety deepened to despair. Yet k anguish was confined to her own m, or confided only to hot vener- -‘b (fiend. Dr. Clark. Ono evening, after taking leave of Move. and hearing the door lock- “ upon himâ€"a sound that always 7,4._ L-- -n- "- ?Deu' child, speak on; but try to £30m. hope and comfort to your ‘HOpo? Comfort? Ah, doctor, when mu verges so near despair, is it -flt better to know and confront the _ _, ,‘ v;i4_ ALAâ€"A "AII“ '" J'wan w â€"â€"v.. .. m: a: once? Methniks there would h the “mg tone! _in that as in dea ." H -Ln: v-.. nnA Mu sun-yâ€" -¢ -â€" â€"7 - v - the warrant that she had caused to is named for the arrest of Thugsen, flan Robetzts, alias Rayburne. had Y-AAAI‘ 915.9 lvlov- -_ _, Mam- “ sinful, my child. 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Onedhird of a housekeeper-'3 life is spent in her kitchen. One-half the labor of housekeeping is at the cook “avg. hnéeyaBanzé 's MORRISON, Sole Agents mused Like an Engine. ‘Claryfs “UV (2. . “The only chance of safety to Cas- sinove!" echoed Dr. Clark, in extreme surprise. 1 “Yes, doctor, his only chance of life rests in this relationship.” 3 “My dear Miss Elmer, explain your- self." . “Listen, then. In the confusion and distress that immediately followed the discovery of the murder of Sir Vin- _ cent Lester, I was overlooked or for- gotten. At least. I was not summoned as a witness before the coroner's in- . quest. There were, perhaps, witnesses ' in plenty without me. who testified directly to those fatal circumstances that were deemed quite sufficient to i convict Cassinove. And I was glad to he left out. But now the continual gos- sip of the people and the press, con- ' cerning the tragedy at Lester House, 7, __- 1â€"5- “My chilailvrknow not what to say to you." said the good physician. in palgtul‘ permeglty. , â€"-- l-_bL-.- "‘qu Muauvu- “But you are all to himâ€"his guar- dian angel.” “I am his betrothed. I do all that I may for him, yet not enough; I cannot be all that I might be to him were I his sisterâ€"or his wife," tdded Laura. Elmer, in a lower gone. . . AL _ AA-AA- yanusue yv- r-'_--, . “Doctor, listen to me farther. This privilege that I crave would be the greatest possible consolation to me, andâ€"take notice, doctorâ€"the only possible chance of safety to Cassi- nove." - n. .s n-_ Man... “He is fearfully changed, doctor; you will be pained to see him; he has grown so thin and pale from his long and close confinement in that dreary prison. And he is so desolate, doctor; can any man be more .desolate than he is? Think of it!â€"friendiess. poor, and in prison, without father, mother, sister, or brother, without a friend in the wide world, save only meâ€"â€"-” She hesitated, and her pale cheek flushed. -- . . . ,4 1.1- _.--7 mmvn, â€"..-_.-- r “It is the power of the truth spoken, and not of the speaker," said the doc- tor, humbly. “And now, my child, you must take care of yourself. You must not neglect needtul food and rest, and refreshing exercise in the open airl’ “Doctor, it was not to talk of my- self, but of Casslnove, that I requested you to come to me tonight. Have you seen him lately?" “No, my child; I have not had an hour’s leisure, except early in the morning or late in the evening, just be- fore the prison doors are opened, or after they are closed. But to-morrow I will make the leisure, and surely see him." _ _ Hie jusffioefi‘diifl,‘ wfiicfi It were in}: piety to doubt." “You speak like one of the patri- arch: of old. I grow strong and hope- ful while I listen to you,” said Laura Elmer, earnestly. - .1 A,, ,L‘. .._-‘-A_ vs: use... vâ€"v -_ -78 . brings my name more and more into the affair, and under the notice of the authorities. They hint at a cause of that murder that makes my cheeks burn and my heart shudder. I live in the daily dread of being subpoenaed to testify as to this came on the an proaching trial. But it I bore this re- lationship to him. doctor. I would not be compelled to give evidence against him." “But would your evidence so serious- ly affect Custnove?" “It would put the seal upon his fate." “Miss Elmer, my child, tell me what this testimony is, that I may judge of its importance. You may confide. ix} .mrv .___- 3'9 Mth-berfeét iséfety. i‘or I shall never repeat your words; a_nd efen lg .IV'V. -vrâ€"_â€"- , _ I were capable 6f surch xi breach of confidence. it could do no harm since ‘hearsay' is no legal eviclengg.” “Vii“;u'; 111115;;an deadly quarrel between Ferdinand Casslnove and Sir Elncenj. Lute: on the caning uneas- "I thank you; I was just going; I am quite ready, and need not detain you 3 instant," said Miss Elmer, joining 111. He took her to the prison, through all the halls and passages to the cell of Cassinove, saw her enter. and then withdrew to procure the special ll- cense. Then he called upon Cassinove's old pastor, the Rev. Henry Watson, of St. Matthews. He found the good old man in his study, and in a private in- tervlew, explained to him the service for which he was wanted. Now, among the very few who had an unshaken faith in the innocence of Casainove. was the Rev. Mr. Watson. the pastor, who had known him in- timately from childhood up to natur- ity. So after a little hesitation at the strangeness of the service required of him, and after being assured by the doctor that there were good reasons why the marriage should he solerrln- m "I. Bulaw- v. ._- ‘1 > burn. in n low end shodderlng you». '“Imlue.n!poorchild!1mu !Toll1nehowleen nerve you. 'What would a love me to do?" ” Christina antic i W. you or. n. nunâ€"yon believe in effectual pnyer and in providentlnl guidnnco. Go home. and reflect on nll that I have told you. Put away all worldly thoughts and :11 conventional ideal. Think only of jus- tico, faith and mercy. Pray to the Lord for direction; and to-morrow, when you visit Cassinove. you will know what to any and do,” replied Laura. Elmer. with sweet’ gravity, and she arose as if to close the interview. He also nroao. He looked at herâ€"- beautiful. palo statue that she seemed - 74.41-)- u an, 'â€"v w- _ -â€" lzed. the good man yielded to hll faith in Dr. Clark nud in lenove, and though greatly mystified, consent. .11 to so and perform the cotemonz. v U' â€"-__ r "Ix; the meaniixixehun Elmer hid ptgledfizto the oel‘l_ gt her betrothed. , 1,4,; _.I_ -_- AI..- Cusinove was sitting just where the doctor had left him, on the side of his msttress, with his hands clasped to- gether, and his head sunk upon his breast. He looked up as Laura. entered, snd rising, extended his hands to her, saying: “Oh. Laura! oh, my guardian spirit! can you surmise what Dr. Clark has been saying to _me this rooming? L If, vaâ€" -â€"' -â€"- vv .â€" “Yes, yes, mine own. for I sent him to say it,” replied Laura Elmer. with ndble truthfulness, as she placed both her hands in his. I am pleased that today, of all days, you should be present,” eald Laura Elmer, gravely. The young duchess looked from one to the other for en explanafion. “You are here Involuntarily to wit- ness a. marriage.” said Laura Elmer. ! Role looked more perplexed than be- are. “mu Elmer does not wish to he cell- ed as a witness on my approaching Mel. To prevent thil._ehe is ebout to “Cllbu vv by w .â€"..-â€"â€"v _ Cassinovo at first demurred, but the good doctor easily persuaded him that It would be for the best. And then he took his leave for a. short time to make the arrangements for the strange marriage. “My carriage is at the door, my child. and it you ore going to visit our prisoner this morning, I will gladly take you there," said the doctor, art- tuiiy. 7 _ _ . -7 fitted. uvuvu, â€"_â€" _ _-v__ “Alas! Lem-a! when I first met and worshiped youâ€"when I first dared to dream of the Joy of making you my ownâ€"this was not the sort of bridal I pictured to myself!" said Cminove, with 3 deep groan. LHlun-v- ”â€"'__ First he called at the lodgings of Miss Elmer, whom he found dressed as if for a walk. “And are you my beautiful presenter, prepared for the sacrifice which, in- deed, I fear It is doing 1 great wrong to ask of you?" The next day Dr. Clark had an In- terview with Casslnove in the prison and pointed out to him that the only course to prevent Laura giving ovio dence was to make her his wife. I 1,4; AL- “It will be no sacrifice on my part. It is the onIy possible way to save yourself from an unjustly-Innicted death, and me from I fatal remorse}: “No, my own; you thought of con- quering fortune. and laying it at my feet and of lifting me to a position higher, if possible, than that from which I tell. This is what you planned for me. And because you planned it, and because it pleased Heaven to die- appoint your (enemy: plan: here an: â€""‘__ I :1: your aide. a: willingâ€"oh, yeaâ€"u willing to ohuo your sorrows u ever I should have been to share your joys,” said Laura, sitting down besitio_him. “0h." groomed Casslnove, “it my gulltlness is no plea. to heaven or earth in my behalf, surely this wom- an's goodness must be! Surely. for her sake, God will brlnz light out of this great darlgnegg! Haven will not loan Thus they convened together until their conference wu intorrupted by the opening of the cell door, and tho nppearanco of the warden, who unher- ad in a. lady closoly veiled, and re- red. vâ€"-â€" â€"_'_v _ “Yes, sweet Rose! I heard, and I should have gone to you, but sorrow: â€"-such dark sorrows u oursâ€"make n: selfish, I fear," said Laura Elmer, as her heart smote her for tho neglect or this gentle friend. “She would' immolat‘e‘ herself tbr the hue chance of saving my life,” began Casslnove; but. Laura. gently placed her land before his lips to stop his who! mach, ma turning to the «chess. briefly. and In a low voice. gauged the uncut mity for the The lady threw aside her veil, sud disclosed the sweet face of a friend. “My dearest Rose!” cried Laura. Elmer, rising to embrace her. “The Duchess of Borssleigh!" ox- eladmed Mr. Cusinove, in surprise. "Yes, It is I. my Manda, come to see you once more. Indeed, I should have come sooner, but I have been. 111; and oh! in so much trouble. You ha." heard about it. Miss Earner?" _ “I could not expect you to come, dear Miss Elmer. Dr. Clark. who ut- tended me in my illness, told meâ€"” “That Miss Elmer was performing the part of 3 Sister of Charity to a. lonely prisoner so zealously u to leave her no time to bestow upon her friends," said Cassinove, regretfully. “Something like that, indeed. But I consider such duties to sacred as fully to exonerate Miss Elmer. I fully ex- pected to find her here, end I am glad to have found her.” “I am here every day, dear Rose, to lighten as much as possible these dram prison hours. But I am here to- day tor_an espeglal pupae. :I‘hgrefore, “But I do not understand." said to suffer! ” CHAPTER â€"-'â€"v 7", -f-_,, Caseinove arose, and led Laura El- mer before him, Dr. Clark took his place beside Cae- sinove.’ end the young duohese stood by Laura. Elmer. The marriage ceremony ne com- menced with the usual formulas. When they came to the question, “Who giveth this woman to be hurried to this man?" “I do,” said the venerable Dr. Clerk, taking the hand of the bride and piec- ing it L the head of the bridegroom. When they reached the point where the ring wee required. there we: no ring forthcoming. Good Dr. Clark had entirelz forgotten that little necessity. , .. L_-sn_ ‘10... “The omcers of the pfison seem to W that you are holding a. levee this morning, Casslnove, and are probably "Morin: what 1: u about. I am not think Drover to volunteer an explana- tlon," said Dr. Clark. cheerfhl'ly. -L-_ __ “Young lady,” said the minister, ap- proaching Mia- Elmer, and speaking in a. low voice, “is this step that you ore about to tak. well considered?" “Yes air, it is well considered," an- awerod Laura Elmer, gmvely and firm- 1’ y. “In the name of Heaven, then. I must proceed. Stand up ,it you p 1"easo. said the minister, opening _his book. .nv---â€".‘I‘ wunva’ I'lavvvvâ€" .â€" But the young ducfléls. humy draw- ing s. clrclet of diamonds from her finger, otored it for the purpose, ny- Lu. . “Keep it, dear mun. it I: the em- blem of truth." The ring was placed upon her finger: the vows were made. the prayers otter- ed, the benediction ubestowed. and the the marriage ceremony concluded. -1 L__)- V tau .0. to he s subpoens, addressed to Laura Elmer, spinster. and ordering her. un- der peril of certain pains nnd purities, to appear upon a certain dny t the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey. as a witness on the part of the prosecu- tion in the case of "The Crown versus Ferdinand Cnssinove, chsrged with the willful murder of Sir Vincent Lester. baronet." Lnurn rend it. and returned it, say- ins: “This does not concern me. My nun. is not Elmer, neither sm I s. single wuv mu? m, ".wu-vn- h 1 Dr. Clark recognized the Due es: 0 Bereslelgh with surprise and pleasure, bowed. and presented the Rev. Mr. Watson. , .. , vv cum-L. The ma. party quite filled up the narrow cell. ‘_ ins: vv- vâ€"-'_, Luv Ana: 5 not.» After the cordial clasoln; of hands. and earnestly breathed good wishes. their friends departed, leaving the newly-married‘ pair together. ' u-n-v- râ€"vâ€"v - The next morning, while the was preparing to come out. n aherifl's om- car was shown Into her room. who ser- vod her wtth a document that proved 7---; A- V gnu-a sweet Rose. I did, Indeed. need the ”"33““ 0! some woman friend. and 1"“ “1°“ happy to hue nun." re D1104 M13. mm”. 01100 more they were interrupted by the Opening of the cell doorend the entrance of Dr. Clark and Mr. Watson, who were ushered In by the turnkey, "1° 1151110!!!“er withdrew;m --‘.M- A. uv-I-I â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"-_ At the usual hour for closing. Laura. took leave of Cssslnove. and returned to her lodgings. She had soon good rea- son to know that her marriage had not taken plsce one hour too soon. 74L1‘_ -L- â€"n: “Then Will YO tell me where 1 Elmer?" woman.” almcn . “Nowhere, I presume: I. who once bore thet name, have now mother." “Then. madam, will you be so good as to tell me your new nme, thlt I may have the mistake corrected?" said the omcer. taking out his tablets. "You need not give yourulf thnt trouble. I am the wife of Ferdimd Caseinove, and therefore incapacitated from giving evidence on his triel." aid Laure, gently1 - - - -,, -_ _.-_.._e-- tront or the Old Bsiley to unit the opening of the doors. As soon ss the doors were thrown open. this crowd pressed into the com room as into n plsyhouse, to witness the agonizing tncle of n fellow- crenture on for his life, ss if it At ten o'clock the judges entered the courtroom, and took their places on the bench. And soon after the order was given to bring in the prisoner. - IA A..- mun -. ”Du nu, . The oincer looked at her in surpriu. end then muttering thtt he would see shout it. departed. And Lam-u Elmer went on her way to the prison. where the found Fer- dinand Ousinove in close consulte- tion with his counsel. The letter arose with a. smile to greet the lady, uying: 7‘ A. 5“ "II.“ D Una-"v vv 0---- .â€" “My client has just told mo of tho ceremony that took place hora yester- day morning. I had already lemod that a subpoena. was out for you this morning, one day too Into. You hnvo ochleved 3 great stroke of diplomacy, madam, and sued my client.” _ :7. l_ _---I. -- " â€"_.â€"_ _â€" â€". 'â€"-â€"-â€"7 , All Jet were now turned in the direction of tho door through which the prison» m upected to enter. And In a. few minutes Ferdlnond Casanova nude his appearance. vult- xngihotwoen two polloo pincer-I. 7 __- A [Alum-J. u..- -â€". -_ __ “If anything can sahfihlm in such ex~ tremlty." murmurod Casinovo, under his breath. 7 7 _ -, his glance keen, um his batting prowl. m. face was pd fi‘WHefi hoes the trial come on, [natured Lam-1 of tho lawyer. “To-marrow, madam." It was the mornlnx of the day of the trialâ€"the trial, par excellence, of the sessionâ€"the trial of the tutor. Ferdin- and Cassinove, for the murder of his employer, _Slr Vincent Lester, one of n â€"_ _‘-_j employer, au- vmcem “own, the oldest bu'onets 9f__l!:_nslan_d. vauvu- 'wuvâ€"vâ€" 'â€" All London was talking of it. It formed the subject of conversation 1t every breakfasttable. every once and every shop in the city, a well u at the chambers of Messrs. Cluett and Palmer, counsel for the prisoner. and at the cell at Nemte. where Ferdin- and Custnove awaited his summons to the courtroom. __ “LC was. -'â€". At :11 annually only hour, a crowd. composed in part of the most respec- uhlo cluzgns 79:7 Iioqglonnconocted 1n ,_ IL AL- the darkness of the abon locks um waved around his lofty bréw, and the cable suit of aerial cloth tint formed his usualcogtumo. Behind him walked Laura, clothe! indeep mourning, and lanlncontho arm of the mental. Dr. cm Lam m WM with I sect nut Kr. Casanova canal-L Dr. can unwound: took MI vb: man; the witnesses unfit. ll“ you be good enough to a I an and Miss Loan :Ifoel a l ,5 E ii ‘3 iii iii 55: :3 he ggégé $3332? a? E E 3 dressed in deep mourning. end looking Worn and wasted us though from ill- ness. Cassinove beckoned Mr. Palmer. his junior counsel, and inquired. "How came Colonel Hastings hither?" “He presented himself this morning as a voluntary witness for the defense. He has just arrived from Baden-Baden. where his constitution received a ter- rible shock in the death at his only and idolized son." , “The death of his son? Mr. Albert Hastings? When did he die?" inquired Casslnove, in surprise. “About a month ago." “Was he long 111‘!" “In body, not an_hour. In mind, sl- # L‘_ I...lâ€"- ‘... " an UV ow..- __,_ “In body, not an hour. In mind. :1- ways, I fear! He blew his brains out after losing fifty thousand pounds at a. and table in Baden-Baden. It ha broken his father's heart. as you may see. The old man was ill for many dnys afar the catastrophe. and has only just naked in England, to serve you, it he can, he snys." -â€"-‘ â€"-‘-AA“‘ '1‘ u LIV was, any -â€"i â€"- The attorney-general proceeded to open the case for the Crown by stating at large the facts attending the mur- der for which the prisoner at the bar had been indicted. commented severe- ly as he progressed upon the atrocious nature of homicide in general, and of this murder in particular. wherein he said were all the vices of ingratitude. hypocrisy and cowardice. Wherein the prisoner, young in years, but old in crime, had heinously murdered his own benefactorâ€"not in broad daylight, face to face with his intended victimâ€"no! hut “in the dead waste and middle of the night," when all the household. save himself, had sunk to innocent re pose. the cowardly assassin stole to the bedchamber of Sir Vincent Lester, and there, in that scene of stillness, in that hour of darkness, while the vic- tim lay helpless in sleepâ€""innocent sleep“â€"plunged the dagger into the heart of his benefactor. The clerk then called the name of “Clara. Lady Lester." And there was a general rising and craning or necks to catch a glimpse of the baronet's widow, as she moved from her seat among the witnesses and went forward to take the stand. where her stout. black-robed, deeply-veiled form stood revealed to all eyes. LU!“ va- I‘vvâ€"vvâ€" V After having the oaih duly? adminis- tered to her, she ns_rgquestod to look 7- AA _--L run W um, Duo u..- .v‘_-_ at the prisoner, nnd turned to meet the full. dsrk eyes of Causinavs and with a look of anxious integrity upOn her. This was the first time she hnd sesn him since the night 0! the mur- der. and his expression of countenance evidently surprise}! her. UV luv-nun; 'u- 'â€" --- _ Culinove ud Laure. both wondered whet Ledy better would have to tee- tify In regard to the murder. when they knew thnt her ladyehlp had slept soundly through the whole of the trnxlc scenes of that total first of October. It was known when she began to spook. "I on the widow of the deceued. I know the prisoner et the her; he filled the nltuntlon of tutor of our ‘younger son, and resided in our house for nest- ly twelve months." “Can your ladyehip inform the jury what seemed to be the state at feeling between the deceased and prisoner? inquired the counsel for the Crown; “At first the deceneed sud the prison- er seemed to entertain for each other u cordial n friendship so could pos- sibly exist between persons of unequnl rank nnd nu. Gradunlly, hut evidently. that triendship cooled. until. et length. it changed to _n hitter enmity.” . .- Al - AAA-..‘ -v- - 'â€"â€"- “I can testify with certainty only to the enmity; the knowledge of its cause belongs only to Him who eeeth the secret heart of man.” “But what then does your ledyehlp suppose to have been the cease?" A4. ‘- ";WB‘t-‘E the am of this hand between the prisoner und the do- ceased ?" Th1: qdestlon was also objected to and ruled out. And after a close crou- enmlnatlon, tint eliclwd nothing more than a reiteration of the aret tee. timony, Lady Lester was permitted to vlthdraw. Sir Ruthven Lester was now called to the stand. and duly sworn. After which he corroborated the testimony at his mother, but added nothing new. The next witness called me Soper. the valet at the late hes-one; He testi- fied that on the evening preceding the murder the deceased had come down auntie-chodgoonylnaqeatpeeelon. "Egrâ€"e; even tho cold. calm Lady Les- ter reddened. us 3119 ramp-d; you. Mm the last time be m deceased-11n- Wmflon allotted no fur. Mm,udsopermdlrectod "wm' your iadysmp toll the a hat this enmity exhibit“! luelf‘!” until morning, I will turn thu fellow out of doors." Witness then clued and nan-ed the window flutters, so that no on. from M could‘pouibly en- a: the goon. nag-n his M:- to ro- , -_~; A , L- ‘-_ as u..â€" '____ ., Vin. many “11,10“ of mutual sn- noyanoe: 1;: many loch. words Ind deeds of httred." w“:§ou'r'-l;a;sh_ib will plouo ho spool- iio nnd instance some of thou Mod acts of mutual annoyance.” “In the first place. Sir Vincent Loo- ter very much disliked tho nttentionl poll by Mr. Cushion to a young yon- non residing in tho capacity of gover- ness in our tnmily. And, though Mr. Cassinovo wu well unto of an- Vin- cent's disapprolntlon. ho not only por- slstod in those attention, but nugmont- ed themâ€"” Here n titter m through tho crowd mingled with murmur: of “Very natur- al." "Quito right,” etc. .‘_.- ,n-n , A A AL- ‘uew oo.u-, The crier called “Silence!" and the examination of Lady Lester proceeded. “This was one of the van in which the prisoner nnnoyed the deoeneed. Will your lndyehip tell us now, in whnt manor the deemed mow! the prisoneg'?" questioned the counsel. \ A- -I- L- -Aâ€"I‘ unru- ulv fivâ€" --_ saying that Cannon had deeply 080!!de him, an! should not remain in the ham another twenty-four hours; witness “tended deceased to his chunhorf’md muted on Mm until ummwmuonhomannuu ' _ln Lâ€"_ LL-A 1-3!..- vuv. - â€"'-._v_- y..- ‘ _ '_- “By throwing every obstacle he could in the way of Mr. Caeslnove'e conver- sation with the governess." “What motive do you suppose the de- ceued hed for this course of conduct toward the prisoner?” This question In challenged. oo- looted to, and ruled out. The counsel put it in another form. tnd inquired: may "And by this ”tune the chcmbor wu filled with my fellow-servants, who hed been roused by the crleu o! murdor. and hurried to the spot as quickly as they could spring from their beds and throw on their clothes. Handsome Table Silver Watson. the butler, was now celled to the stand. Again there wss a lifting of sll heads end craning of all necks to get sight o! this most important wit- ness, who was most interesting as the first discoverer of the murder. Being regularly sworn, he said: "My name is John- Watson. I hsve lived as butler in the service of the de- ceased for the last twenty years. 1 know the prisoner at the bar, who has been tutor at Lester House for the last twelve months. I had observed for the last few weeks the state of enmity be- tween the prisoner and the deoeseed. On the night of the murder, I wee sit- ting up late in my oinoe, adjoining the pantry, engaged in making out my eo- counts. when, it might be about two o'clock in the morning, 1 was startled by the cries of ‘murder! murder! mur- dcr! roundâ€"J four times. only the fourth time the word seemed strangled in the thrott of the one that cried. and then followed a deep, omin- ous silence. I threw down my pen. and rushed upstairs. towerd my mester's room, whence those cries seemed to have proceeded; I burst open the door, and found my muter, wounded end dy- ‘ng, yet grappling with a deem-grip the collar of the prisoner. who stood over him with a blood-stained. drip- ping dagger in his hand. As soon- es my master saw me he exclaimed._§eebl_y: fine um witness wan being ex- amined, Dunn had contrived to man never to Culinove, and now at st the corner of the dock, where the might euily converse with the prir onor. for ch. knew what wu next coming. and wished to be beside him to contort him by word and look.“ murdered me, the vflLainQ Portland Cement Builder's Hardware I elocipede Garden Tools gm °n' Y‘md 0‘“ Poultry Netting You m mum“ Fence Wire 3 . and toe the] 0 O Paints, Oils and Varnishes I â€"ATâ€"â€"â€"â€" McLennan- Co. Mdennan 8t (0. (Continued on page 11.) Graniteware Washing Machines '! â€"ée{u him! no in Sewer Pipe Anetta! 80.15 01311 kind- W l W. F. McCarty. 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