The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-06-25

mess; yet" turning 10 the ]ury-as Morto
bowed slightly-''it is first necessary TO hav
medical examination. Tomorrow, gentle
men, at the same hour, ify you please. Th,
prisoner must remain under guard; but i
free to converse with his friends, provided
they are moi witnesses in this case"
The inquest was then adjourned, and MI
Morton removed TO an upper reom, a con
stable being placed to guard the door.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Parr was taken TO hi
own dwelling. He had been long widow
er; but his nephew and niece lived with hin
like his own children. Before evening ht
had completely recovered from the effects o
his rdisposiiion. His strength of mind seem
ed to have have returned also, and he an
nounced his intention Of visiting the prisone
at "The Crown" His nephew cndeavorec
TO dssuade him from the risk of excitement
that might be injurious to his feeble frame
but the old man only answered,
81 am resolved to CO. Mr.. Green, as Iun
derstand, has stricken my name from the lisI
of jurors, so that | can appear no more al
the inquest. But have reasons for interes-
ting myself therein. You need not repeat
to any one what tell you. Some other
time | may fully explain myself. Yet before
| sleep lmust speak with him they accuse
of the murder"
The nephew did not attempt to withstand
him further; and carefully wrapped up his
niece, the old man walked to "The Crown,
in the next street. He sent up note 10 Mr..
Morton, and received the prompt answer that
the prisoner would see him.
"You are the only one he has consented
to see, except his guard, and those he could
not exclude" said the landlord. "He sent
word to Mr.. Velum, the lawyer, who offer
ed to undertake the defence, that he wanted
no advocate. Sarah, his housekeeper, came
also. On calmer reflection, she repented
having accused her master, who, she said,
was always so kind-hcarted, he would not
have harmed flea. She wanted TO ask his
forgiveness. Mr.. Morton sent her a mes
sage by the constable that she could not see
him, but should not 20 without reward. He
is generous man, sir. He has given or
ders that both his guards shall he served with
they want, at his expense. do
not believe, sir, he poisoned that man"
During this speech, the host, whose opin-
ion had undergone such change, had con-
Quoted the old gentleman 10 the door, which
the constable opened for him.
"You are welcome, sir" said Merten, af-
ter he had looked for moment silently in
The face of his visitor He made sign TO
The official, who brought chair for Mr.. Parr,
and then withdrew
"You remember me, then?" asked the old
man. "Perhaps you saw me this morning,
and expected that should come to you?"
81 saw you-l remembered you-l knew
you would come to me-" answered the pris-
oner in hollow voice. "There are signs of
an angry and avengng Providence that can
not b. disregarded. Ineed not say the pres
eut is one Of these"
"You have much to explain" resumed
Mr.. Parr, 'concerning the mystery of this
morning. tremble now TO think Of it.
What saw more than twenty 'rs since ap-
peared again palpable before my eyes. |
seemed again 10 behold the liieless form Of
my friend--of your brother! | deemed it
but vision--a chimera Of the Imagination.
When came back into the room, the body
was covered. 1might have deceived my
SELF but when ! saw you-changed-and yet
STILL"
"a living damnation!" interrupted the pris-
oner. "You have a rght-yes, you have
to know ALL"
With composure that shocked his visitor,
who knew not what storm ragged in the bo-
som of the wre,ched man, Morton rose from
his seat, which he had not before quilted, and
placed flask of wine and glasses on the Ia
BILE. Then he threw himself again on his
seat, and fixed his eyes irtently on Par.
81 need no refreshment, Morton, if you so
call yourself now," said the old man. q
crave only to know how the sight | have TO-
day witnessed bears relation 10 the occur
renee SO many years past"
"What care | for your craving2" cried the
prisoner roughly, while terrible smile fit
led across his countenance. 81 can drink !!
Aye, to-day the cup is not in the dead mans
hand! To-day ] candrain the last drop, and
never fear that the cup will be snatched
lway and held 10 the blue lips of the mur-
]eredw
The prisoner poured wine into large
glass, and emptied it at draught. AS he
'eplaced the glass on the table, his counten-
.nce had lost that unnatural smile.
"Your can pledge me safsly?" said he
Mr.. Parr declined but before he could speak,
Morton continued: "You came not here TO
make compliments with me. Drink or drink
lot, as you please. Heaven is gracious; |
IAN drinko'
A slow shudder came over Mr.. Parr.--
Though prepared for strange words, this was
lot exactly what he had anticipated. Had
le then place himself in the power ofa mad
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