The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-04-16
WRITTEN FoR ''THE RIPLEY ADVERTISER.
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BY W. 9, FALKNER.
BY W. 9, FALKNER.
CHAPTER XXX,
lNGoMAR's STORY CONTINUED.

lNG0MAR y STORY .CONTlNUED'
For three days after Harry and
| had arrived at home, scarcely
any change was perceptible in Lot
ties condition, except an inclina.
ton 10 sleep all the time, which
Plaxico commended was most fav-
orable sign. The Doctors conject-
ure proved correct, for at the end
of ten days, her condition was so
much improved, that he pronoun,
ced her entirely out of danger.
Good nursing is all she needs
now," said he. "And | hesitate
not to assert that no patient ever
had more devoted nurses than did
Lottie. Inever left the premises
until was satisfied that all danger
was over, and did not go then Of
my own accord
Lottie ordered nae to 60 and see
Viola, and to carry a hamper basket
full of fresh flowers that she had
caused to be gathered for her.
"Tell Viola," said she, "that as
soon aSI am able to ride in the car
riage will come 10 see her. ASK
her if she wants anything, and tell
her that she must be Of good cheer,
and we will defeat the enemy yet.
Now do your best to encourage the
poor thing, and assure her that |
will soon be with her to stay all the
time.'
"Lottie," said |, "you don't think
of gong back TO stay in Jail again
do you!"
"Uertainly l do; why not"
"People will talk, you know"
"Let them talk as much as they
please. God has spared my life in
order that might save my dear
friend, and mean to do it.. Eddie
do you still doubt me? Can you
trust me9 When | tel! you Viola is
innocent, | tell you that which |
know, not what think"
did not make any answer, be-
cause was beVildered and did not
know what to say; hence | abrupt
ly left HE room 10 carry The flow
ers and message as directed. Lot
tie had vowed that she would Eever
marry me uAlil Viola'S innocence
was established, and the proof Of
her guilt still continued to rise high
er and higher, until it made my
heart sick to think oft. Mr.. Rock
land had given up all hopes OF the
case, and was arranging his plans to
lay the matter before the Govern
or, in order to secure executive
cIemency for the poor girl. When
l entered Viola's cell | was shock
ed at her appearance. There was
a look ofhopeless despair settled on
her face, and her cheeks were
bloodless and deadly pale. She
was dressed in plain black silk
without ornaments. Her pale face
Enlightened up when | entered, and
she rose TO meet me, holding out
her hand for me to take. When |
delivered The flowers and Lottie's
kind message, telling her that Lot
tie was out OF all danger, she burst
into tears and sank down on the
sofa. After a while she brushed
the tears and said:
"Pardon me Mr.. Demar; this flow
of tears has relieved my aching
heart. God has answered my pray.
ers, when had lostrall hope. Oh!
sir, if you knew how have pray !
ed for dear Lottie's life, you would
better understand my love for her.
| have remained on my knees hour
after hour, begging God to lot her
live, and He has heard and answer
ed me. Take a seat, Mr. Demar,
and tell me about your late trou
bles."
| complied with her request by
giving her detailed history of the
Unfortunate occurrences that had
kept me away from home.
You now know from experience,
Mr. Demar, how hard it is to be pun.
shed for crime you did not com
nt," said she when had finished