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-..p.ssed the nisht IL bis room and In

and passed the night IN his room ana IN
wss in Iowa City on the night of the
Sth instant, accompanied by q gentleman
and 3 lady. I was not disguised as a
Sister of Charity" I have too much re-
spect for the Sisters of Charity to do any
act that would reflect upon them. wore
my ordinary clothing, with the exception
of dark yeil,-all of which is susceptible
of proof. | was in Mr.. FairalPs room
from about ii p. M, until about 4 A. NJ,
and those who accompanied me
were with me and remained until
o'clock A. NJ, assisting in waiting
upon him. He required attention every
Is minutes. did not retire that night
and was not in bed with him,-which can
also be proven. All three of us took leave
OF Mr.. Fairall at P. NJ, and returned to
this city.
You say that [ sent Physician to
take charge of his Mr.. FairalPsl case.
This is only partially true. | did [by
Mr.. Fairall's consent and request send an
experienced surgeon to examine his condi-
tion-not to take charge of his case"--for
he already had competent physician with
whom no fault had been found. But |
| for the purpose stated-andI am glad to
| know that such recommendations were
| made as will aid him, and that there is hope
| of his recovery.
Who, knowing all the circumstances.
would not have done as | have?
Can I be blamed for acceding to
the request of friend to visit him. who
was supposed to be dying? Is there any
crime" in this? Who, with human
heart, would refuse such request2
You say that lit was announced in be-
half of Mr. Fairall, shortly after the shoot
ing affray, that he was heartily ashamed OF
his past course of life and proposed i'm
mediate reform and permanent reconcilia-
ton with his family" l learned, from Mr..
Fairail, that he did express regret for his
indulgence in strong drink which caused
him to do many things he would nctsother
wise have done-and this regret was glad
to bear-but he assured me, aud said he
had told others, that he had no idea of ever
returning to his family--that was impossi
BILE. / think you cannot substantiate the
statement you make in this respect.
He also denies that Mrs. Fairall has
visited him or entered his room since he
was shot.
You say: Already under indictment
the crime is repeated under circumstan.
ces of peculiar enormity," What crime?
Is dying man. with one side paralyzed
and one arm useless. capable Of commit
ing sthe crime" to which you probably
allude? His physicians know better.
Could it be base motive that prompted
him to send for meP By no means. j
was desire to see one who could throw /:
halo of peace around his dying bed ant
sooth the last hours of a man who coult
not find peace or purity under his owl
roof I do not dllude to Mrs. FdaraH.
1t was a joyful duty to ne to hell
smooth the pillow and sooth the anxiet,
Of such friend And it was create
joy to find that his case was not as danger
GUS as had been stated Whatever els
may be said of the past, Indignantly den
that ''erime" was committed, or that an im
pure thought was entertained or a
impure act committed by either G
us on the occasion. Can you sa
as much Of your past life? Let him tina
is wit bout sin cast the first stone y
| expect you to employ your sharp an
sarcastic pen against me, and | shall bea
lit as best | may-but when you invi.
reply can | rest under the tacit admissic
r of your ISLANDERS by silence?
: NJ. q. MooREMAN.