Smyrna times., 1893-02-22
a small Testament.

small Testament.
"Said l, " Florence, this is a verv
serious affair, and I want the whole
truth and nothing but the truth. Will
you have to be sworn or can you talk
without it ?''
II generally tell the truth when I
am asked for it," said she.
Every well, will try you awhile
without it. Now 90 ahead and com
mence as for back as you please, and
take your time; am in no hurry at
ALL"
So she commenced, but Just then the
lady OF the house put iE her appear
ance, coming down stairs and stopping
short at the stair door, and the nara.
tive stopped short also. All was still
for few seconds, until the lady broke
the silence, saying she did not think
Florence knew anything and tnat She
feared that by US calling so late would
cause her brother to be down sick
again. Il hope not, Miss, besides
beg to be excused, as it was impossible
to reach here earlier, but if you think
this girl don't know anything, just take
a seat (motioning to one near at hand
and we will soon be through"
No, 1 thank you" making her
exit.
Then we continued without further
interruption. Her lengthy statement
l will not give herein, but | do say
straighter statement never received
and every word had truth-like ap.
pearance.
Then came the questions from away
back, following up to Sunday, April
18th, 1891 How did She spend the
day above named? What time did She
get home from her visit? How did
the family spend the day, SO far as She
knew? Who of the family did She
see that night after her return? Was
she locked or fastened in her room
that night? Had any of The missing
things come to light? What had she
told her aunt about the things ? apart
cf them And what had She toid her
aunt about this, that aud tie othcr9
Arc you sure you are telling h. truth =
What did she know concerning If
-- was heard before moraing vou
need not think strange? Did you say
you were afraid - --
you because you ---- - .--2 .
Are vou suIe? How do You know ?
Would you swear to that? Now try
and think if that was the way of it.
And that-was wrong then, was it@
Did you tell Hayes thai? Who was
with detective Lyon when You talked
to him?
Now is that all ?" 81 believe so.'
VERY well, you are a good girl and
believe you Take this; it will help
you along little, and and don't worry
about what have asked you; it is all
right Now you can so take rest;
good night" Good night"
Then Mr. Cameron joined me in the
porch and whispered something in NV
ear.
NO, no; don't let that trouble you.
I am writing book, that is ALL II
thought you were an officer"
Man, what does an officer want
with that girl or any one else, when
they have dropped it long ago. Off
GERS don't generally work for fun"
mo, 1 thought not. Say, we're YOU
ever to H--?"
mo, sir; please pardon my visit and
let's part as friends. Good night"
Good night, stranger, I wish you
success"
Many thanks to you" My man
had walked up and gone about, SO l got
on board and we steered forthe sun.
IN CONCLUSION.
What did l do then? Please allow
Inc to answer your question by asking
you two: What would you have done?
And hadn't done enough? However
took flying trip to Annapolis to look
after the Legislature, and two weeks
visit to Baltimore, singled out a gentle
man from the Custom House, boarded
at the same place, and gained his con-
tidence, SO we grew to be fast friends,
and were out every night, going to the
same church and visiting the same
theatre until-well, never mind, l am
here writing, and abont to wind up
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