New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19


vcacd nothing that is not already known 10
the reader, except that Owen, under eXamlna-
ton with regard to tho habits OF the prisoner
was obliged to admit that Hams one weakness
was a tendency to indulge too freely IN drilh
when occasion permitted OF the, singular
operation that had been performed on the
dead body not word was said. Notwith-
standing thc opposition Of the lawyer whom
Owen had engaged to appear for the prisoner
and who contcndcd that there was not suill-
tcntion, a remand of week was granted
and HIN, who had remained obstinalely ST.
lent, was removed. In the afternoon owen
obtained admission to him He found him
in state of utter prostratlon from when IL
was impossible TO rouse him.
GLOW can We help you if you refuse to
speak :" said Owen. "Thc lawyer says that
you will tell him nothing. But remember that
was your poor masters best friend. You
must help me to find the real =, murderer
piled the black obstinatcly.
lyon arc speaking foolishly and lying to
me-" exclaimed Owen with affected severity.
Il know that you did not kill him. Now tell
me where You went to Yesterday afternoon
Il mustn't tell Won, Mis'r Owen. He sent
me away, but | mustn't tell where. He says
to me- Ham, promise me two thin's,' and |
says, Yes. Nlisr Hope And he says,
Promise not 10 tell no ono where send you
and what for. and promise you won't drink
drop on the way!' And | says, Il prom
an, Mis'r Hope he got killed but I'll keep
tn other promise, and I'll get killed" That
incomplete statement represented all that
either cntrcatics or promises could cxtort from
Ham. 1t was evidently his idea to atone for
the other; and Owen, bafilcd and half angry,
his dead master, was obliged to leave him.
Before doing so, however, he said:
-. " Ham, in a few days at most you will be
discharged. Your old master is dcad-a bet
Ter master and friend YOU can never have
there now, don't cry as the black for the
first time gave way to the grief that gnawcd
at his simple heart, eve can't bring him back
now. When YOU arc free again you must
When have avenged Hope, that is all that
will be left me to do for his sake" he added
to himself. When Owen returned home he
found Inspector Hodges awaitin him. He
was there by appointment. together they
proceeded TO a room ut the top Of the house
a curious studio-lkc apartment with a glass
rO0f-whcrc they remained for about IN hour.
Then they descended to the street and drove
to the Temple, both disposed TO silence; Owen.
because his whole soul WAS filed with a tIi
umph too deep for expression, 1T any rate 10
his present companion and Hodges. because
not only had what he had seen filed him with
WONDER but with an awcsomc respect for the
quiet young doctor, which he had been far from
feeling hitherto, Arrived at the scene of
the tragedy Owen trndcrlv replaced the eye
upon his dear friends cold, white brow, re-
tired with his companion.
Early in the following day Owen had
strange visitor-a lady, tall, slender and ap-
aud closely yelled She was dlsTsSingIy
embarrassed and her voice. tender contralto,
trcmblcd with nervous feeling. Ovens heart
was touched for her at once.
"You arc the Doctor Garth whose name is
mentioned so, prominently in connection
"With The terrible murder Of Mr. Moncft ?"
said Owen, as she falicrc1 painfully. d" Yes,
madam, | am the same Doctor Galth.' There
was a long pause The visitor was struggling
though he was sure that a fresh light was
about 10 he thrown upon the mystery he was
investigating, he forbore TO question her then.
Presently she said
Il have come to seek your advicc-to i'm
plorc your help in great trouble. ! know it
hut have heard him speak Of your goodness
and have no one else 10 turn TO-"
"Was Hope MoGctt, then. a friend Ct
yours ?" asked Owen gently.
Gle was"
Then as We were both his Gicnds-hc was
more than brother to Move cannot be
utter strangers. You may rely implicitly upon
me. Ask of nc. anything that it is in my
power 10 grant.
"You arc indeed good" she replied CRATE
fully. 81 must ask great deal Of you.
must ask YOU 81 take my confidence. 20 keep
it if possible 10 advise me under distressing
circumstances. Doctor Gar'h.' sho went ON,
speaking ncrvou,lv and quickly, "'hc blac!
servant is not guilty. ! can come forward
aud prove if, hut in doing 50 | must sacrifice
my good name and worldly position But that
poor fellow must not he permitted TO suffer
! read in the papers hat he refused to speak,
when Ly a few words he might have freed
himself want you to 90 to HIM this very
day and lift all fear from his mind. | must
speak, though it ruin my life unless way can
lc found TO save both him and me. Listen.
Doctor, and question me a hule rs You can
CircumStanccs-fatc, a cruel fate-kept poor
Hope MoiTctt and me apart-bctorc society,
and the world bnt-but sc, were very dear
TO each othcrn Here she broke down and
soblcd bitterly Owen, whose disposition was
the reverse Of a1amantinc. was greatly moved
Rising from his scat. he affected to busy HIM
self in another part Of the room. until the vio-
lcnoe Of her grief had somewhat subsidized
Then he returned and said
II cnircat you 10 tell me nothing that dis
trcsscs you. Tell me only this-was Ham
sent to YOU that afternoon
his master in the Richmond Park Ham
came instead with letter saying that a very
old friend OFF Mr.. Mo1ctt's, from abroad |
think he said, had written urgently begging
him to remain at home. as he was going to
call"
Are You sure he said an old friend from
abroad r.
can now distinctly remember that he used thai
very expression"
THAT oh friend from abroad was undoubt-
cdly Hopes murderer" remarked Owen, half
10 himself. "But forgive me- he added, 81
an keeping You unnecessarily IN suspense.
The black is safe without the Intervention you
IRE so courageously prepared for. You need
never appcar-you shall never even he mem
toned. You must understand" he continued,
when the effect Of the Revision of feeling,
which ovccame his visitor for a few mo-
mcnts, had passed, that to prove Hams in
noccnce an abb will not he required | could
effect his release at any moment, but it would
lie unwise While the innocent man is under
accusation the guilty man is lullcd to false
security. And believe me he shall find it