Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-09-17

ny Morton-they were to be married
soon, you knows almost crazy about
it, and will not believe that John in
tended to do anything wrong. This is
all that is known about it. But, speak
ing of marriage, did you know that
Gerald Macburn and Jenny Magrair
are to be married tomorrow"
John Layton is dead" said 1, with
out answering his question, though it
sent pain through my heart that was
agony to me ''He is dead, Harry VIII
mot"
Harry gazed at me pityingly.
There, Fred, / wouldn't talk any
more" said he. "You are very weak
yet Try and sleep"
you think am still crazy, Harry!'
Don't, Fred, don't! If you ever ex-
pect to get off this sick bed, you must
be more reasonable"
My question was answered. turned
nv face to the wall and tried to deter
mine in my own mind whether was
sane or not.
went to sleep thinking of it; and
when 1 awoke the sun was going down.
Harry, who had been out during
my sleep, had just returned, and his en-
trance had probably walked me.
"How do you feel now, Fred?" said
he, drawing a chair to the bedside.
Much better and stronger, Harry.
have had most refreshing sleep"
We talked awhile, and then 1 alb
ruptly asked him if he would grant me
one favor on the morrow
Certainly, Fred, if it isn't asking too
much"
st will be quite easy, though none
the less important. Win you promise to
carry out my directions faithfully"
IF reasonable, yes. But couldn't
you postpone it for day?' You know
the wedding comes off tomorrow
Mot an hour, Harry, after sunrise
in the morning; and it should be done
tonight, if it were not too late"
"Well, go on, Fred, and let us hear
what it is"
did not tell him what had seen
from the housetop, for l did not con.
slider myself competent to make an &C
eusation against anyone, but 1 de-
scribed the spot where firmly believed
that 1 saw Gerald Macburn murder
John Layton, and requested him to
take three or more companions with
him-men that could be trusted-and
explore the spot thoroughly.
"Will you promise, Harry2 Now,
don't say you will and then forget ii,
thinking l do not know what am
talking about, for I tell you am not
insane now"
swell. Fred, promise"
knew that Harry could be depend
ed upon, and 1 felt much relieved, pass
ing very quiet night.
Gerald Macburn was to be married at
nine o'clock, and at ten they were to
start on their wedding tour.
This was why was in such haste. If
he was guilty, as l firmly believed, 1
wished to prevent the marriage, or at |
least to arrest him before he stepped |
aboard the train.
har dly know how passed the time |
till Harry's return, / was so impatient |
heard the carriages of the guests |
drive up to the door, and could faint |
ly hear the busy hum of preparation |
below; and then the old town clock, |
the hour of eight, startled me.
Only one hour longer, and Harry had |
not returned What if he had missed |
the spot?
l watched the hands of the little |
clock, and for once they went too fast
/ could almost see them move. Twenty |
- thirty minutes past
eight, and would he never comeI Yes, |
thank God! / heard the galloping of
more Harry entered the room
flushed with excitement
what did you find, Harry? Quick!
Quicl1!''
''The body of John LAYTON
81 knew it, Harry! ! saw the deed
saw the murderer. But there is no
time to lose. The wretch must be Sc
cured before it is too late. Bring a
and an officer as quick as
you can"
He was not long away, and he
brought with him the old doctor, who
was also a justice, while an officer en-
tered by the back door and adroitly
made his way to my room, unobserved.
| made my deposition, the warrant
was issued and handed to the officer,
md he went softly down the stairs to
make the arrest.
He was not a moment too soon, nor
TOO late, and he laid his hand upon
Gerald Macburn's shoulder just in time
20 prevent Jenny Magrair from becom-
ng the wife of a murderer.
Macburn was tried, convicted and ex-
ecuted.
My testimony was sufficient, for the
power of the telescope was tested,
proving beyond doubt that had been
IN eyewitness to the murder, though
niles away from the spot.
Jenny quickly recovered from the
shock, and l from my sickness, and
We are married-Bokton Globe.