The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1859-11-26

'oiu me, ana IN doing that read tho numbsr. I
| remember Il all 50 vol, took such particular
notice, Is not II well--is not u happy thing,
Amyi'
"Yes, 7 think II t,r said Amy, brishtening
MP but We have cny done half. Mira wy
c. s.%os 1o. Let +" think what b the next thing to
"Aun, Erice is asleep; we must not go to
her, I'm afraid
"N5; and there Ia no time to loee. We must
go TO Ms. wyecmbe THU instant and bud out
from her how she got this note. Do you think
you shall have courage and temper to keep
firmly to this story, hsrlorte, II any ono con.
tradicts you, or Is cro,s to yos 2"
"The emergency" said Char,otte; "bu-,
Amy, don't let me say snythiog, don't let me
begin 10 boast. Let us put on our bonnots and
20 at euce, ard you shall see."
''The usual mornings lessons first, II you
please, young gentlemen, said the octor, as he
closed the book after reading prayers, and looked
on the eager, expess ant faces around him. 1--WE
viii attend TO our usual work but, as have an
importan, inquiry to enter into after school, tho
classes will close at twelve instead Of one
o'clock"
This sentence was heard with vexstion by
some, and felt almost lihe a reprieve by others.
Fose or, who bad lcsnt against the wall when 'he
doctor began to speak, sat upright and looked
relieved. Lyon LOOKED grave and impehssrablc,
kdw ard angry, and budding stupeted. Sidney
look cd less discomposed than any one; he had
trusted hs Cause to God, and he would not let
himself fear. Foster looked at his calm face with
envy. What would not he have given to change
places with him2
As soon as the clock struck twelve, the books
were all put away, aud the boys were arranged
in their classes IN the upper part of the room.
The inqdiry was opened by an explanatory
speech from Dr. Wise; it was short, and he did
not mention any one a. an object Of susp icon
Lyons examination came first. He answered
every question fully and clearly, and, as the an
swcrs came out, each one seeming fuller proof
than the other Of Sidney's guilt, the doctors face
grew graver and darker; Edward became pale
and tremblcd; and every eye glanced round to
scan Sioney's face, which never changed color,
or lost it's sfeadfast look.
an tell you what" said Collins suddenly, to
Melcot, as Lyon resumed his seat; 81 believe
he's innocent after all. would give hing II
l had not been SO savage against him"
'You forget what Foster said" answered Mel
cot i'bis evidence settles it,"
Collins was the next person to be examined,
and, under his sudden change of feeling, he gave
his evidence with reluctance and moderation
that astonisheu eveiy one ana msne seem the
more worthy oi credit 10 the doctor.
severa, otner ooys were caneu uR anu . eNa,nm.
ed, anu tnen tnere wn pause, ine uoe.or sa1
Tor some minutes looking HoSninsy on .he
torn, blot,ed page, Of Lyons old oil essay ! then he
ieokeu up suoacny' no 's relo ''
ono utheI ,a nao va my n .I INV I SnoI S Soy
Tna ann,a "A'S , ~ I"II;h w;.h 10 mt aaastion 10
you"
Foster got up from his seat, aud Lyon rose too,
and stoed directly before him. ''May l speak,
sir ?" he said.
"No, no." satd Foster, In . hoarsc, trembling
| voice; 81 want to speak; let me speak"
There was minutes silence, and thcn knock
| came AT the door; the doctor opened IL, and left
/ the room. dead silence rcigned. While ho
/ was away, Foster put out his hand; and caught