Telegram-herald., 1889-11-18

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~ should concern herself IN
~ vulgar murder. and he was
r. disappointed because h 9
thought mere curiosity
had made her thoughtlessly summon him
% her.
Thus she answered his leading question.
Yes. 1 wanted 20 see you badly. |
read an account Of that shocking murder
in Union square last night, and ! also
read that you were one Of those who saw
the triyhtful deed
Yes" he replied shortly. and though
annoyed and astonished hs did not fail
% appreciate that she was greatly agi-
tared and seemed 70 make efforts at self
repression.
Il knew the murdered man" she con-
tinued Indeed be was somewhat OF a
relative; was much shocked"
Very naturally"
who committed the MURDER
"Oh, that is wrapped in mystery. The
authorities are at q complete standstill;
they have not a single clew Of any value"
But you saw the man, according 10
the newspaper account.
YES, at distance. Indeed saw him
closely, but did not then obServe him
with attention. l was looking from my
window. and was dimly conscious Of a
man standing on the pavement beneath,
and OF his stepping of the curbstone to
walk across the street. | was awakened
10 full CONSEQUENCES OF his existence by
seeing him seize the man he met By the
arm, and then striking him down; the
next moment he fled through the park.
was not aware murder was done until
l beard the cry from third
WAS the third man connected with
the attack? / saw ne was arrested"
Il think not. He gave a clear account
OF himself, and his statements have been
verified by the police; he was released
this morning"
A shade of vexatiOn passed over the
face OF his charming companion. and
UOlbrOOk's astonishment was further in
creased by the fact.
Were not the authorities foolish in
letting him goy' she asked. after brief
moment of silence. He may have been
the murderer"
''Impossible." said Holbrook. 81 saw
the man strike his victim and then run
into the park. and saw the other twenty
feet away crying murder"
you viii be witness, then, in his
favor"
An angry flush spread over F1ora's
face. and her cray ewes glittered.
Certainly. Il he be accused. " replied
Uo,0rooS. amazed at the question. But
there IS little fear of that"
IF an accuser DO needed, ne may find
one I'D me-
IIoiorook vas utterly confounded.
"uo you know the man? Do you
know anything Of this murder?"
Tire lady showed that she felt she had
discovered more emotion than the sieua-
ton warranted and. by an effort, re-
suniel control of herself
"Tou ask two questions. do not
know tho man. I never heard of him
before. What Is his names'
"Wessing"
eyes. Messing. Do I know anything
about this murdcr2 Nothing except
what I have read and what you have
told me. Bat how happens it that he
vrs there &C that hour IN the morning
81, o-var-urelv 20 cry Murder and mis-
l.sd others br attracting attention 10
h.m-or Were YOU not mistaken.
ass. t,nod. ne YOU confess. from a sort
os .-au.r. arIgil YOU not IMAGINE Won
saw au.sn running avavg~
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