Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1868-10-29

the finger OF dishonor seemed to point at
him; the angel of repentance fed from his
bosom, he was again in the. tolls of the
tehpier, He gained the table, and, pas
sing his hand over it, TO his ccnfusior,
found that the prize was not there. Where
= where could she have placed it7 AT
that moment the moon burst brightly from
behind clDuld, darling its beams into the
apartment with brilliancy almost equal
to that of day. Milan beheld his aunt re-
cl:ning sweetly in slumbcr, a Smile was
playing upon her aged features, and he
thought that, in The bre athings Other sleep
she murmured blessing upon his name.
from beneath her pillow he saw The
sou.btslor treasure: but how to secure it :?
no matter, it must lie donc--and cautious
ly he slipped the wallet from its resting,
place; but, slight as was the motion, it was
enough to awaken the Lady Alice; she
sprans from her pillow. and uttered a loud
scream. Allan was eDdeayoring 10 escape
from the room, but the light Of the moon
revealed his figure. =
1t was plain he was disco .cred-disgfaee
was forever upon him; there was no way
to bury the secret but to kin her. Murder
At once took possession of his heart, he
seized his dirk, and the nextmomenti bur
led il in the heart Of the Lady Alice.
Her screams had aroused the household
who were now heard hurrying toward the
chamber, he rushed into the hall-ihere
stood the old iron chest-he knew the ss>
cret spring that unlocked ii: he touched it,
the lid flew open, he sprang into it, drew
the lid down, and thus WIS secure from
observation 5t..f4 cr
The first to reach the chamber of the Ia
dy Alice was young Donald, who behcld
the wallet on the floor; which Allen had
left benin. him. He seized IL, aRd The
domesiics, entering and finding him there
with 1t in his hand, their mistress murder
ed, and horror rendering bim pale and
speechless, at once concluded that he was
the assassin. His former crime, which had
by many been disbclieved, was now f,i'iS
creditcd-and the ill-starrcd Donald was
arrested as the murderer Of the Lady Al
ice. ~ f gO1a s9.ne .''t 4feg /.
The authorities of that time were most
summary in the execution of the laws,
and next day. in the hall, Donald was ar
raigncd for trial All testified to the sit-
uation in which they found him, and j,
was evident 10 allthat he had killed hi.
aunt, to possess the money collected fer
rent.
But Allan was yet missirg-@he could not
be fouiid. $40 ''i'' - '''i '' .
!. Donald was doomed to die: and he WEE
being taken TO prison when a female voice
was heard exclaiming: ,.,..;r-.va.s o.,
This way. villain, you shall not escape
me! lelp. help. horc is the murderer"
All eyes were directed TO tile quarter
whence the voice came. and Catharinc
Graham burst into The hall; pale and near
ly exhausted, dragging with her the villain
Murdoch, followed by large crowd OF
people.
"What means this, girl? Who is this
.naf?
"He is the murderer The assassin of A.
ice. he that was seen iuFking about this
place two years ago when the family plate
was stolen from that iron Chest.
Scverai testified at once to his identity.
Speak, fellow; what know you of the
mnrder?" deman,ied the judge. a
Nothing" - 20
"How came you in this quarter at this
time: jill III -ffs .Fsf
Il came to see-to see looking about
TO see Allan.
"To see when? : ~ I 's'i - t'o
"Why, 10 see an old crony OF mine, Al
Ian Montcith. Iiad is4irLs ssyT
A deep cry. of establishment ran through
the crowd, .while. The judge continued; n
'What for. .rt
"To receive payment Of small bond lie
owes me. ~" '''-.'.t 'ei'iH , 80
.tVh&t was the nature of that bond?pt 4
THAT is a secret. . es @l9f o. t'i-'7
"Werc you ever here before?" "'H"i'le.'i
Yies,Athink so.v'is'a isaircc aieI
''Onwhat occasinns'sI. yai-a oi.i lcrii
ITO see my friend Allan; have you any
thing more to ask? a..t B..
"Yes, and expect you to answer without
more prevarication. On your truth your
acquittal depends l.e.' -ae1s
"Humph.' ,fi .or7,I III ,f
~ t''You were IN Ills place when tie plate
was sttlen?"
"And you did it, 7"
"Tis false" he shouted in q voice of
THUNDER. .'it was not ne; it Mas----" and
he paused suddenly as if afraid of reveal
ing secret. - 49,. -
"Who? speak; your life depends upon
your answer" ''.''- -i4
at was--Allan Menteitb: r. ~
-" How! Alien Mentcith? impossible.
you wish to,clear yourself by casting the
guilt uson an innocent man. 1 suspect you
have murdered him as we'll as the Lady
Alice f'' t'''" --f 1iief
Murder, r,-no-no, not murder; Allan
no, to be found-'tis singular! l could
stake my neck against ha.ter that he is
not far off.
ave shall look to that hereafter. You
confess that you were accessory to the
theft of the plate?s ~ y5soh 90 ("
edo" .7aFE,l ~ 1oi1ssaI'
81 remou.bef It was satdaliot there was
secret spring in the chest whitlr must
hare been known to the parties; if, there
fore, what you say be true, prove It BY
pointing out that spring. vs. "'
''Hazhalha. afhatf can easily do.
make Way there, and Ell show you" "A2ii
The domestics stood aside, and the ruff