The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-12-25

nights will ruin your constitution. Then
what will your mother say to ms?" Jack
had rowed stroke in his college boat aud
football enthusiasts still waxed ardent as
they told of that phenomenal drop kick that
had won a goal and the match for England
in the hottest Of international contests.
besides, think what an interference with
your astronomical studies this staying at
home for the Advancement of my education
will prove"
Astronomical Studies" queries Mary
musingly. why. Uncle Rosie. what in the
world do you mean?'
well. we'll. what do you suppose I mean?
When l pass Jack and you on the hill, as I
did last Thursday evening, fud you both
30 wrapt mp in the appearance of the moon
other. and when you, Mary. do not know
your own fathers brother. what can l i'm
agine. l should like to know, except that
you are amateur Tyoho Brahes of the most
rnbid type? I presume You are rational be-
inRs, you know. 1t not" and he drew
back his chair In pretended alarm,
Jacks loud peal of laughter and Mary's
blush seemed to stimulate Uncle Rosie to
further efforts. bnt he was not doomed to
have things his own way. Come. sir"
said Mary, ''lot us proceed to more serious
business. jack. this must be q court and
you are the sitting magistrate. With your
consent. yoar honor. shall assume the du.
ties of prosecuting attorney. Now, sir"
sternly to Uncle Rosie. you are the priso-
ner at the bar, and see to it that you be-
have yourself with a due sense of the awful
responsibility OF, your disaraoeful posi-
sion." ~ stA
very good, my dear. exouse mo. sir. I
mean" easily remarked the ~eulprit. as he
settled into a more comfortable position In
| his chair. "What Is the charge your wor-
ship? Is il petit larceny or il. it something
astronomical7 Am I accused of being .
fallen star or of masquerading as a Jekyll
meteor in q Hyde outfit? Did do away
can lay my hand upon my heart. your wor-
ship. and swsar I've neves been and gone
and don it."
"'Thia levity will not avail you, sir"
warmly expoasulatss the indignant prose,
sS.a.s,a,,ns s's sa1si'neer' with BACK Sut iu.s a9ss
your chair on the other side of MIN aud
then we'll have him safe. Now. prisoner.
have you or havo you not represented to
the prosecuting attorney in this case that
at no time in the course of your existence
have you had what 10 generally known a. a
love AFFAIR.""
Am / compelled 10 answer that question,
your Worship" The court grnvsly rumples
its hands through it's hair. but an impatient
| little tap from q foot somewhere comes to
| drive away all hesitation, for his honor
/ coolly decides that, INSTRUMENTATION oil
no 0u, 0urU0s hiuse oS
duly forthcoming.
well. thsn, your worship, since you de-
eide against me, / frankly admit that to one
person, whom I wal weak enough to sup
pose an individual OF honor and worthy OF
my confidence. / did make suoh a state,
mont. and l wish further to INSERT that ]
abide by it,"
Every good" purrs the prosecuting at
tornsy. not in the least disconnected by ths
charge of bad faith, twill your honor b'
good enough to make q careful note of tn,
prisoners answer to the question ! an
about 10 put TO himp And you, sir, ramem
Der you are on oath or At least" the attot
nsy's cough proved Troublesome. "at least
you ought TO be. and it's all the same thing
What 10 IL, sir, what Ia II, l asy, that yot
keep hidden In the attic Of this housef"
''Oh, your Worship, your worship. upor
my word and honor, ! can assure you | hav'
never murdered any one, there 10 no bee In.
| upon this little hand, ] have never con
cesled . CORY corpse in my attic In full