Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-08-04
MisCkllaneaMs.
FOR HER LOVERS LIFE.

1t was case of phenomenal interest
Two young fellows of good birth, com
panions since childhood, had set them
selves to earn fame and fortune, or the
latter at least, in their native place
Albert Musgravc as an artist, Herbert
Cadson as doctor. Their love for each
other was brotherly; yet love proved
the gulf which separated them. Both
had been fascinated with the charms of
a sunny haired, bright-eyed, laughing
picture Of beauty.
One morning people were horrGed
with the report of murder. Musgrave
had been shot in bis studio. A re.
volver was found on the table few
inches from the dead body. The bullet.
which after passing through his head had
lodged in the wall opposite, exactly ft-
ted the chamber, and was precisely simi.
lar to the others which tho revolver
contained. Both revolver and cartridges
were proved to have been bought by
Cadson within twenty four hours of the
crime. lie was known to have been at
the house at the time of the murder, as
nearly as possible. Tho general evil
dence against him was so overwhelming
there could be no doubt of the issue.
The prisoner had condemned himself by
his own admission, yet he emphatically
asserted his innocence.
The eventful day of the trial came.
The breathless hush OF suspense was
oppressive. Presently door opened.
Twelve men solemnly took their seats
Guilty or not guilty~
Guilty.
A piercing shrek, awful from its bur-
den of agony, rang through the court.
Edna's unconscious form was borne out
For tho first time the prisoner quail
ed. Throughout the trial he had be-
haved with almost callous GOODNESS. The
sentence of death was passed, the Judge
being scarcely audible amidst womsns
sobs One person alone seemed un-
affected. With the quiet domeanor Of n
hero, Herbert folded his arms to receive
his doom without culver.
Mr.. Carter, Herbert's solicitor, was
disturbed in his Office by young lady
whom he at first failed TO recognize as
Edna IIor haggard face, large eyes.
looked larger from their shrunken sock =
cts. The fierce, determined expression
of her face made the old lawyer betray
his surprise in spite Of himself. Was
this the airy, smiling creature of few
days ago2 She had aged years. IIo in-
vted her to seat. then inquired the
object of her visit.
"To free Herbert Cadson. lie is in
nocent, and have discovered the cul-
prit."
The lawyer looked at her, but did moi
speak.
"Perhaps you think me mad We'll
| have been not far from il. While you
men have piticd and wondered, I, "A
weak woman, have worked"
"Have you any evidence Of your
statement p
ample. The murderer has foot
two inches longer than Herbert. II,
wore u pair Of old galosbcs with a GU
across the left sole. Herbert never pos.
sessed such things. On that night h'
wore light suit; the other fellow wore
u dark tweed suit, with rcd thread
rather n peculiar kind Of material
lighter in weight and cheaper
"How in the name Of oil that IL RI
tional did you learn all Of thsf"
Thereby hangs my tale. believes
Herbert 10 DO innocent. Common sense
told me crime always leaves trace fo
those who have eyes 10 see. No on
ever sought. They were satisfied will
; superficial appearances. Knowing thu
landlord, obtained permission 10 se'
the house. | searched for hours with
out success was yielding to despai
and wandered into the back garden
Suddenly Fido capered about mo will
something in his mouth. II was hand
kerchief. I took it. A glance mad,
my heart stop--blood stains exam
y ined that handkerchief as forlorn dig
o ger would gold dust II was a woman's
II was marked p H. No. 4. rccog
nized il, and knew the owner. smel
il. What peculiar SCENT rcnewe
my search with vigor.
at was evident that the criminal Ia
% escaped by the back way. Reyiyin
hope fred me. Inch by inch scrut