Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-11-28
Stlettto SStorp.
THE CLUB FOOT.

Oae cold January night l was seated
cozily by ny ir,side, enjoying a cup OF
tea which M wife knows 50 well how to
make, when violent ring a, the flont
door bell disturbed the rev erie in which |
was irdulsiCg.
NJ visitor was very hsndsome Young
giyi q. about eighteen years Of age. She
was l,,s,ed With great taste, aud evi-
den,.y belonged TO the upper ranks OF
hie. She appeared somewhat embar-
rssseI, as IT she were a. a loss how to
begin the conversation.
Have ! the pleasure Of speaking to
N James Bcamp;ou p she said st las,
Tusl Is name" Ireplicd.
"AlY name, sir continued the young
gig., gaiaiag courage, "is Eliza Milford. "
Milford" said /. "What. the daugh-
ter OF the gentleman WHO has lately
disappeared. with the account of which
the papers have been so iull tor The past
lew days"
The same. and il is oa that very bus
ines, have come to consult you You
arc perhaps aware that young man
has been arrested on suspicion Of hay
iag taken bis alc?T
"l,s,a Mr.. Henry WariUg. belieye2'
'Ies.>ir. tha, is his naue-,hat young
msu j. innocent"
"l1d,ed!"
Il all make plain statement Of the
iac,s OF the case, and then am sure you
will acree with me. My fathers name,
as yol ale aware. is Herbert Milford.
We live on the banks OF he North river,
about twelve miles from New York.
My father was devoiedly attached 10 me,
and we lived rs happily as possible to-
gelh,r. About year ago | was intro
ductj TO the son OF gentleman living
in the neighboThood. aud mutual love
sprung up between Us. Henry " aring Q
visited my fathers house every night,
But Suddenly our dream OF happiness
was diSslpated. and that, too. by an eN
traordinary circumstance. Henry was
early one morning found in the garden
attached TO our house in q half senselesS
I condition, bis clothes and hands were
covered With blood, and my father had
mys,eriously disappeared. Every search
was made tor him. but without any
avail and Henry was arrested on the
charge OF having murdered him aud
couceaiog the body somewhere"
That was a very strange conclusion
to come to. said 1, interruPiing her.
'-Y,s, but you have not heard all, "she
replied. My fathers watch and purse
were found in HenrY's pocket at the
time be was arrested"
How does Mr.. Wsriug account ior
tha, a~ asked.
Il don't know," replied Miss Milford
'lor have not been permitted to see
him. lie has been removed TO the
county ill, and his case has not YET
been Investigated. owing to the fact oI
my fathers body not having been dis
covered. But to suppose that Henry
could be guilty of murder and robbery,
is too preposterous to be believed for
moment"
Such would certainly appear TO bC
the case" | returned; "but did not the
place where Mr.. Waring was arrested
reveal anytbing?'
Ca, yes. a terrible struggle had evi
dently taken place there. The ilower;
and roots were torn, the sbIubberJ
broken. the ground in vsrions places
was covered with blood, and knife wa:
found which was proved to have belong
ed 10 Henry. also stained with The vita
fluid"
.'Do understand that your father
imposed no obstacle 10 your marriage
with him."
None at all. sir; in fact, my fatheI
loved him."
How long ago is it since your lathel
was missing?"
This is the fourth day. My motive
Mr.. Brampton. IN apply ing to you, is tt
free Mr.. Henry Waring from the impr
,s,iou OF q criue Of which | am sure be
is innocent"
Il. does seem improbable that h'
committed the deed. The FIRST thing
must do is to see Mr.. Henry Waring
and hear what explanation be has tC
/ Owe