Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-23

governor laDQeQ 1t TO tQe lusp6ctols 1uo
Major shrunk from taking it.
"T-I'd rather not, !" he mumbled.
81 think you'd better read 1t, said the
poyerdor. Thus urged the Major did
| read it.
GOOD Lord !" be gasped, and passed it TO
the doctor.
The doctor silently, having read it, passed
it to the chaplain.
II will read ii aloud" said Mr.. Hewett.
He did so-tor the benefit probably, of Sla-
ter and Mr.. Murray.
"Supposing we were to sign that docu-
ment. what would Won propose to do with
it?' inquired the governor
81 should convey it to Colonel Gregory"
Indeed In that. case he would have as
high an opinion of our characters as Of
yours. And yourself-what sort of action
might we expect from you?" ett
fI should 60"
The governors Jaw dropped,
$50? On, would your"
"My character regained, for what have
to stop?"
Exactly. What have Won? There's that
point of view, no doubt. Well, Markell,
we will think the matter over"
The prisoner dropped. his hands to his
sides, looking the governor steadily in the
face.
Olr, conceive Lnat dusWeI W convey
negative. The proposition thus refused will
mot be made again. 1t only remains for me
to continue earnestly nv endeavors to re-
trieve nv character-untiI the three months
are at. an end"
The chaplain was holding the testimonial
loosely between his finger and thumb.
Stretching out his arm, Markell pointed at
it with his hand. 1t Gas Immediately in
flames. The chaplain releasing it. it was
consumed to ashes before it reached the floor,
Returning TO face the governor again, the
prisoner laid his right hand, palm down.
ward, on the table: Spirits OF the air, IN
whose presence l now stand, ask you II
am not justified in whatever may de?"
His voice was very musical. His up
turned eyes seemed to pierce through the
ceiling to what there was beyond. The room
grew darker. There was rumbling in the
air. The ground began 70 snake; Inc
chaplain, who was caresslng the hand whlch
had been scorched by the names, burst ous
with what was Tor MIN a passionate ap-
peal
"Mr Markell, you are over hssty. L was
about to explain that should esteem 1t quite
an honor to sign your testimonial. ,,
SO would i-upon my soui' L snoulo!
declared the MAJOR.
There's nothing wouldn't 40 TO opilge
you, Mr.. Markell, stammered the chlef
warder.
Same 'ere?' cried Warder Slater
You really are TOO rapid IN arriving at
conclusions, mr. mankel, remarked tne
governor. 90 peg you VIII not suppose
there was any negative intention.
The darkness, the rumoIlng ana the
shaking ceased as suddenly as they began.
The prisoner smiled.
..1. Perhaps was too hasty, ne ne confessed n .i
fed"
He raised his hand A piece of paper
Auttered from the ceiling II fell unon the
tabIe II wos the testimonia1
.fYour sionatnre Maior Hardince sbould
head tbe LIST
"TNTId rather somebody else signed
first"
"Tbat uonld nexsr do. II 10 for nor IN
lead the van. You are free to leave vonr
seat &"
The Mo;or Lott hi. se.t onro,ent,x, mn.
rejoicing in his freedom He Trote "WiIi.
lam Hardinge in preat snravlinp char.
acters.,
add .Inspector of Pr;sons'"
The Major oddad uIns,,ootor of pr;,ors %
x;tb a var, ruefrI oo,,ntansuoa
s.Mr PaIav II Is vonr tnrn"
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erabIe imifation ~ heinz hotb readr ond
willing Acting on the hint which had heen
given the Major he added 1Governor" of
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