New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-08-19

the first year. Uncle Ricnard saw the
death in paper, and rent the money
for the burial. No, am free: but, none
the less, am the widow Of q convicted
felon."
"But, none the less" quoted Gerald,
"the woman love and homo. above ali
Others, and hope still to make my wife"
1t took, however, more than one in
terview, full of loves pleading, to win
Maude from her resolution. She so
bonored her lover, and was so proud of
his good name and the position he had
attained by his talent, that her sensitive
nature shrunk from even the shadow of
her misery upon his life.
But the victory was won at last, and
the lawyer walked home one evening
full of proud glad joy, for Maud had
then promised to be his wife.
IF you are willing to take Alexander
Hulps widow to be your wife," she said.
II will not oppose you any longer, for
love you with all my heart
He had no thought but of that glad
triumph when he turned up the gas in
his Office. He was in the habit of MAX
ing late visit there before going up to
his bedroom, in case notes or messages
were left for him. One lay there on
this evening, a shabby looking envelope.
but directed in bold, handsome hand
which he recognized at once.
He tore it open. After few words
of introduction, the note ran:
"You did the best you could on my
trial, but the facts were too strong Tor
you. | have now last favor to ask of
you. die, as you know, at noon to-mor-
row. You, as my LAWYER, can see me at
any time. Will you come as soon as you
receive this. and with the gratitude Of
the man you know as JAMES Fox"
The man know as James Fox" NUT
tered the lawyer; "the smooth, plans-
ible scoundrel who actually made me be.
lieve him innocent of the hideous MUIR
der for which he was convicted. l can
lind extenuation for some murders, but
this co!d-hlooded ASSASSINATION Of an old
man for money only was revolving. How
he deceived me, though, for time.
And how he cxulted in doing so when
he saw facts were too strong. Shall 60
to him? | suppose l must. 1t is still
very early"
1t was not yet midnight when Gerald
Langton was ushered Into the cell of the
man who, in a few short hours, was to
meet the extreme penalty of the law for
the worst Of all crimes. Yet thare was
nothing revolving in the appearance of
the criminal. His dress was neat, his
hair carefully arranged, his moustachc
faultless, his hands white and refined
looking. He rose from his seat upon
the bed as his lawyer entered the cell.
II knew you would come" he said,
courteously, Though you were offended
at my want of frankness. Well, that is
all over. You will not refuse the last
request of a dying man, Mr.. Laneton?"
No. IN if can grant it" was the reply.
This" said the murderer, sis not
my first otfense against the law.
Some years ago [ was sentenced to a
term of years tor forgery. By strange
accident escaped the penalty. On the
same day James Fox was sentenced to
two years for petty larceny, and we
were sent together to prison. James
Fox-my companion. understand, not
myselt-was deranged, but his LAWYERS
had not been able to save him, as his
alteration was not always apparent.
When We were entered upon the books
Of the prison, imagine my amazement
when ay fellow prisoner gave my name
for his own. Like a flash I saw the
advantage to be gained by the deep
ton, and allowed the error to pass. NV
companion committed suicide, and I es.
capped with two years imprisonme nt in
stead OF seven. But feared recognition
and went to Canada. There l lived bv
my wits until year ago, when I re-
turned to try and raise money from my
wife, and thought saw an easier plan
By committing the crime for which l die
tomorrow. But [ want to see nv wife.
I l. l
en- Is my witness, love her. When [
was in prison she dropped my name
and took her own again. So it it not for
Mrs. Alexander Hull YOU must ask. but
for Mrs. Maude Temple"
Was the room reeling-the ceiling
falling the wall closing around him?
Gerald Lengton felt they We're, as the
name fell upon his ears Maude- his
Msude = the wife Of this cool villain
who talked of his hideous crimes as if
they were ordinary events? Well, he
knew th't to carry the mans message
was TO separate him from Maude forever.
Never would she let him marry tue Wild
ow ola murderer! Very rapidly all tue
terrible fac passed one after the other,
and he said: '1lf you love her WHY add
a misery to her life9 She NAV have
lived down the old pain YOU have
caused her; why for, selfish gratihca-
ton, will you make her whole life
misery"
':she is my wife. 1 would bid her fare
well'
She is not your vie. Your own
crimes have released her from any al
legiance to you.
.'You know herr"
''Yes! l know what she has suffered,
and beg of you to let her still believe
you died years ago."
Sic is happv!"
Scarcely that. Such wounds as hers
never heal entirely, but it is cruelty 10
tear them open when they are quiet"
Has che married."
mo. She IS your widow"
ut is bard to deny myself one more
sight of her face and the hope l had
that she would say she forgave me-
Think of her, not yourself"
There was a long silence in the CELL
Every throb OF Gerald Layron's heart
was pain to him, but Alexander Hull sat
in moody silence; evidently reluctant