The Globe-republican., 1892-05-16

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The case attracted the greatest atten'
ton, but detailed report Of the pro-
ceedings need not be given here. SUI
fee it to say, that it soon became evi.
dent that there was little hope Of Stuar,
Harland's acquittal. Indeed, it seemed
that he was doomed to be convicted Of
the terrible crime of which he was un.
justly accused.
The explanation which the lawyer had
composed for him, whereby he account
ed for his secret journey on the night OF
the murder, and his statement regard
ing the exchange of overcoats, did not
seem to make favorable impression on
the jury.
To Edna Garrison the days of Stuart
Harland's trial we're as years of agony
and suspense.
On the evening before the last day OF
Stuart Harland's trial, Paxton, Mr.. Say
brook. the lawyer, and Richard Stan
more were assembled at the Office OF
the attorney, discussing the prospects of
the accused.
My only hope now is in the disagree
ment Of the jury, said the attorney, at
the conclusion of the conversation
which took place between himself and
his guests.
The same night Marian Oakburn, who
had attended the trial from day to day
and listened to all the proceedings with
deepest interest, paced her room prey
to agony and remorse.
It seemed that the poor girl was fight
ing a desperate battle with herseH-that
contending emotions struggled for the
mastery in her heart.
At last she knelt beside her couch as
though she had resolved to supplicate
The guidance of a wiser power than that
Of earth, and when she arose her fea-
lures were transformed.
They were radiant with delight of q
new resolution.
MY. decision is taken," she said in
self-communion. Tomorrow I will
Harland. Had dreamed that an innO-
cent mans life was to be imperiled, had
l caught but glimpse of the future,
how different would my course have
been. But, thank providence, it is not
too late yet, she said.
That night Marian Oakburn slept
sweetly for she had resolved to throw
aside the burden which had weighed
heavily upon her mind and heart since
the night of her fathers murder.
Judith Kredge still continued to play
the part of spy on Marion, and she
had not relaxed her vigilance.
That night she stood with her ear to
the key-hOle, while Marion unconscious
ly uttered her thoughts aloud. She heard
the resolution which the young girl had
made, and she trembled with excitement
as she listened.
AS she stole away from the door when
she had heard Marion retire, Judith
Kredge muttered:
she means to confess. She will save
Harland. She will tell how I have
wrung her money from her, and shall
be compelled to return it. I must see
Levi"
She crept out Of the house.
The night was entirely dark, and If
any emissary of the detective was on
the watch, he failed to see Judith
Kredge take her departure.
She knew where Levi was in hiding,
and she reached his retreat in safety.
Judith related to Levi what she had
overheard that night while she listened
at Marion's door.
so she would save Harland. That
don't suit me. I want him convicted.
That done, am safe. They don't hang
two men for the same crime. And be-
sides, he used me like dog, did that
Harland," said Levi.
I'll tell you what Is to be done" Ju-
dith said.
Then she lowered her voice as though
she feared she might possibly be over
heard by some concealed listener. and
made some statement which seemed to
startle Levi.
They continued to converse earnestly
for some moments, and then, when
Judith was about to go, Levi said, in a
resolute way:
1T shall be done tonight"
When Levi found himself alone after
Judith had left him, he stealthily made
his way to resort where henknew he
could always find desperate, dangerous
men, who would undertake almost any
thing for money.
This night whereof we are writing
was to Paxton almost sleepless one
He reflected and considered regarding
the various developments which his re-
searches had evolved.
Since the life of an innocent man was
now in positive peril, he did not mean to
be deferred from doing his duty by any
consideration whatsoever.
He believed it was his duty to cause
Marion Oakburn to explain her conduct,
and since she had declined to do this
voluntarily, Paxton that night deter
mined that she should explain, or he
would arrest her.
At an early hour in the morning he
visited Marion's home, and Judith
Kredge admitted him.
Il wish to see Miss Oakburn, said
Paxton.
Very well; will tell her, answered
Judith, and she started up the stairs.
Il will go up with you and remain
outside the young lady's room until she
appears, said Paxton, and he assembled
with Judith.
The woman knocked at Marion door,
but as there was no answer, she opened
the door and entered.
A moment later she turned to the de-
tective.
Marion Oakburn has run away!' she
cried.
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