The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-05-28
THE SECOND MARRIAGE.
(Continued from last 'rccIt.)

1t was late in the afternoon, and twi-
light was gradually stealing over the dingy
/ court, when the case was called. The
special jury answered to their names, were
duly sworn, and then nearly the same pre-
liminary speeches, and admissions were
made and put in as on the previous occas-
sion. Thomas IIeadlcy, the first witness
called in support of the pretended will,
underwent vigorous cross examination !;
but | was unable to extract anything impor-
tant from him.
And now," said the defendants lead
ing counsel, "let me ask my learned
friend if he has succeeded in obtaining
the attendance of Elizabeth Wafeing~
was of course obliged to confess that
we had been unable to find her and the
Judge remarked in that case he could re-
ccivo secondary evidences III proof
OF her attestation Of the will.
a whispered but manifestly eager con-
ference here took place between the de-
fendant and his counsel, occasionally join
ed in by Edward Wareing. There ap-
peared to be in decision or hesitation in
their deliberation, but at last Mr.. p
rose, and with some ostentation of manner
addressed the court as follows
" In discharge of my duty to the de-
fcndant in this action, my lord upon
their fair fame much undscrvcd obloquy
has been cast by the speeches Of the
plaintiffs counsel-spceches unsupported
by the shadows of evidenced have to state
that, anxious above all things to stand per-
tcctly justified before his ncighbors and
society, he has, at great trouble and ex-
sense, obtained the presence here to-day
of the witness Elezabeoh Wareing She
she had gone to resdein France with re-
spectacle English family in the situation
Of housekeepcr. We shall now place her
in the witness-boX, and having done 30, |
trust we shall hear no more of the SANDER
Gus imputations SO freely lavished upon
my client. Call Elizabeth Warcing into
court"
a movement of surprise and curiosity
agitatcd the entire auditory at this an
noucemcnt Mr.. Silas Thorndykcs nat
urally cadavcrous countenanco assumed
aii ashy hue, in spite of his efforts TO appear
easy and jubilant; and for the first time
since the commencement of the proceed
ings | entertained the hope of success
ful issue.
Mrs. Wareing appeared in answer to
the call, and was duly sworn to tell the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth. She was good-looking wo-
man, of perhaps forty years Of age, and
bore striking resemblance to her son.
She rapidly, smoothly, and unhcsitatingly
confirmed the evidence of lEeadley to a
title. She trcmbled, | observed, exccs-
siycly; and on the examining counsel in.
timating that he had no more qucs-
tions to asked, turned hastily to leave tho
box.
Stay--stay, my good woman" said
you and | must have some talk together
before we part"
She started and looked at me with
trlghttul carncstncss; and then her nerv-
Gus glances stole toward Mr.. Sias Thorn
dyke. There was no comfort there; in
his countenance she only saw the reflex
Of his agitation and anxiety which mark
ed her own. Sleek Silas, could see, repent.
cd Of the rash move he had made and
would have given a great deal to get his
witness safely and quickly out of the
Court.
1t was now nearly dark, and observing
that it was necessary that the court and
jury, should see as well as hear the witness
whilst under examination. | requested
that light should be brought in. This
was done. Two candles were placed in
front OF the witness box, one on each side
E of Mrs. Warcing: few others were dis.
posed about the bench and jury desks
The effect of this partial lighting of the
OF the gloomy old court was that the wit
ness stood out in strong and bright relief
from the surrounding shadows rendering
the mlnutest change or play of her features
distinctly visible. Mr.. Silas Thorndykc
was from his position, thrown entirely
into the shade, and any tclcgraphing be.
tween him and the witness was thus rem
dering impossible. This preparation as if
for some extraordinary and solemn pur-
poses, together with profound silence
which reigned in the court, told fearfully
+ as expected on the nerves of Elizabeth
Wareing. She already seemed as if about
to swoon with agitation and ill-delincd
alarm
:, " Pray, madam" said I, "is your name
Warcing or Tucker z"
She did not answer, and l repeated tn,
question.
" Tucker she at last replied in :
trcmulous whisper.
g" thought so. And pray, Mrs. Tuck
or were you ever in trouble in London
for robbing your lodgings ?"
thought she attempted to answer, but
no sound passed her lips. One of the
ushers of the court handed her glass OF
water at my suggestion, and she seemed
TO recover somewhat. pressed my qucs-
tion, and at last she replied in the same
low, agitated voice, "Y cs, have been. -
know Won h.,,o NJ.