Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-08-12
Vol. AV. Whole Ne 7ss No 30,

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iatherly care for his lovely ward H.
understood why the doctor haa SEN, hi.
own child away soon after EIlen ha =
come TO live with him. and be reali-aJ
the TACT that this violent passion baJ
made him risk every thing.
Walking leisurelv through the strea,
ne was overtaken BY a messenger from
Judge simmons. who wished 10 see him
on urgent business. 1t was not difYienIt
'of nun To guess what his superior want
eu' - snail come directlv' he said to
me me niger. Soon after, he entered
1he once OF the Judge. and it did lot es.
cape his notice thai Mr.. Simmons was i,
very bad humor. "' iA
You have sent for me, your honor ;,
Dornev began. -"'''
ert has just been here" ' A'oA-
u thought So" Dorncy said with a
ne mas told me every thing. and bo
complains against YOU for having ;ntar
'crcd with his rights as guardian. ho
aiso tod me that he called upon YOU This
morning" '"i7
Wen. was that all he said?' Dorpev
replied calmly.
ne complains of your behavior il,
| general, and, in particular. of vonr M
aiied-ior-lnteriercnce he saws loo ,ha,
YOU haze brought his ward 10 he moth"r
oi The murderer HILL
our honor Dorney repIied . I;,,I,
iinpatiently, Il am perfectly wjlIing -
oe responsible for all that have dnne IN
thls mysterious affair. The Young ladv
mas sought my protection. and I viii
Protect her. 1t was her own free viii
that induced her to accede to NV nro-
po~al otmaking Mrs. Hills house n tenn.
porary refuge against the doctors per.n-
cutions.'
Dut tell me what YOU intend 10 dn
DorneyT the Judge said. little caImnr
ou have no lawful right. believe 10
interfere in this matter"
do not claim any right but what
the laws give 10 any gentleman who
protects female. Ellen Fuller refuse.
70 - back TO her guardian house. and
shall do every thing in my power I,
prevent her being forced TO return if She
does not wish
do not Interfere in family matters
Dorney; YOU gain nothing bv it. You
wish 70 become hero in defending
that iady obstinate proceedings. You
wrong Eckert; he il a man OF honor
90. "t"HF taiti ioF ana ADVISED
Miss Fuller as il she had been his own
child"
Perhaps even more" Dorney conId
not help saving with a laugh. 30
YOU know what this ob,tinacy In tbe
young lady may signify? You did nor
tell me that the doctor gave YOU a thor
ough explanation why she proved her
sell 80 refractory, SO | will tell Won: He
j. in love with her, aud wants to nre-
vent her from accepting old Mr., Burns
haps used "A little gentle violence; ami,
being repulsed, he wanted to force her
to become his wife; then she ran away
from the house, aud called for nv assist
ance, and am going to let her have it.
your honor he added firmly
Who told you all this the lady, or
the DOCTOR
Miss Fuller told ne, and am IA b.
cr Inclined to trust her words more than
thc doctors.
And do Won not think the testimony
Of the calm and reasonable man is far
more TO be relied on?'' Simmons said.
The runaway young lady was excl
ted; perhaps She said more than she
could answer for"
II am inclined 10 believe her." Dor
ncy replied.
'Wnv, Dorney, | really believe vour
head i, a llttlc confused. Even admit
| ting the doctor made love 10 her and
had been IL littN' passionate in that mo
ment, why, YOU know. the law can not
I touch a man on that account, and. more
\ over. there are few men who do not
/ forget themselves little when asking
| the hand OF a pretty woman
/ Then YOU think he should have it all
/ hi. own way with Miss Fuller?'
"1ou misunderstood me, nv FREUD
| Eckcrt wishes to avoid the malice OF
4 bad tongues, who " ill be on the alert
to explain Miss Fuller's sudden depal.-
1 turc III their own way He therefore
wishes her to return to his house tor
short period, after which he willintru.t
her to the care of old Mr.. Burns
Il do not trust him, your honor Be
sides. the Young lady refuses to 90 back
u him. and think nobody can compel
her to do 20.
why did YOU take her to Hills moth
err" the judge asked after a pause
Il did not know Of more suitable
place for the moment, and felt conyinc-
ed She would there be we'll protected:
and. besides, | knew the doctor would
not venture to modest her in that house"
And did she willingly and voluntari-
ly go with you:"
..Yes. sir" Doruey replied frankly
Il told her Frederick Hill was inno-
cent
This renewed declaration of Hills in
nocence completely upset the judges
temper. Captain Dorney," he shou-
ted turning red with anger, "what
right have YOU to assert such things"
1T is my decided opinion, your hon
or, the officer replied cody, as much
a. know Hill is not yet condemned. :"
But he will be, sir.' Simmons
cried.
Il think not, Your honor" Dorney
said with "a slight shrug Of his shoulders.
'.Doruey. YOU had better produce the
man who committed the murder or
prove Hills innocence, ii you are so
positive about it,. the Judge said, with
bitter irony; 1T Is worth the trouble,
YOU know Who would refuse TO take
ten thousand dollars ii they are to be got
so easiIv,' - Dornev's eve flashed. He
had scarcely ever thought OF the rev ard
offered by old Mr.. Burns, and the judgd
knew perfectly well that the money die
, not influence this mans actions.
, IL shall find YOU the murderer anC
prove Hills innocencer' he said abrupt.
ly. ''Is there any thing else you have
. to say to me, your honorT' he added
taking up his cap.
The Judge perceived he had offended
the man, which was not at all his inten
ton. ..e had spoken in anger and viii
/ much bitterness, and he ielt sorry ior 1t
do not go to far i'll tae NATTER" h'
called after the officer; ''you will cause
, much scandal, and only impair Miss fui
; ler's good name: you gain nothing BY 1t
/ surely
: II shall act in accordance with IN,
duty, and AS gentleman" he replied
und want AWAY. He iel[ lndlgMAnt, an.