The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-10-03
When applled to the lock Of the

WITH the keeueSt interest, altliouSn
why so much Importance should be
attached to this object he would have
found it difficult TO explain.
a strong pungent smell Of chemicals
came up when the lid was lifted.
Buried In white wool, to prevent
them claShing were several small bot
ties. some empty, some half full. other
nearly drained, some closed with
glass shoppers, others with ordinary
corks.
The doctor hastily examined them,
smelling their contents.
He stopped at one which was near
ly empty and the lawyer saw by the
expression of his face that he had
made a discovery.
"Well?" he said.
This bOttl e." said the doctor, "con-
tains the drug that | believ has caus-
ed Mr.. MedlicOtt's DEATH
Then our course is simple enough"
said Mr.. Grey. Indeed, there is but
n open to u.s.
You mean to charge this unfortu-
nate girl with the fact?' said the doc
tor.
Mr.. Grey nodded.
DIR. Grant played with the bottle
be held between his fingers for Il mo
ment. Then, looking up. he said en-
phatically:
"Mr. Grey. this girl has never done
this. Why, such a collection as this
could belong only to an artist in poi
sOns-if l may be allowed such an eX-
preston. The whole thing is Il on
spiracy to shift the guilt from the real
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am not mistaken, l can trace the clue
pretty clearly. l do not think it is
cleverly done. 1t proves too much
Mr.. Grey shrugged his shoulders.
These are plain facts; it will be
for the counsel for 1.-THE defence to
make what he a Out of them"
But to have this sensitive girl car
ried off to Il police station would be
the death Of her"
People that are not too sensitive to
commit crimes should not be too sen.
sitive to endure punishment for
them"
Here the door opened and Luke
Abershaw, who had not beer in the
room when the box was opened en-
tered.
But can there not be n little de-
lay urged the doctor: n few hours.
Let her be carefully watched. so as to
preclude all possibility of escape"
I'VE have no power to detain her
without the warrant of law answer
ed Mr.. Grey.
MY dear. sir. one would think you
were dealing with some artful rogue
who would take advantage of the po-
sition. Why, this girl may not recov-
err consciousness for some hours. or
mnv lapse into delirium or brain fever.
The corone will sit tomorrow: let us
wait for that"
We'll. doctor. at your request.
though against my w judgment. |
will not move in the matter until after
4 O'clock"
Upon this promise DR.. Grant de-
parted.
Has anything been discovered in
that inquired Luke. pointing to the
box.
He had been listening outside the
door to all that had passed.
Yes: DR.. Grant says that n of
those bottles contains some of the
drug that he believes caused Mr.. Med
licOtt's death"
And it was found in that vile girls
room. What horrible depravity OF
curse you will at once call on the
police?"
mot until after DR.. Grants return
Then. sir. | think you are very
cruel to the memory Of our poor, dear
dead and gone friend cried Luke
vehemently, ito allow a murderess to
be ut large"
Il should advise you. Mr.. Aber-
shaw, to be a little more careful in
your expressions. Every one Is limo
cent in the eyes Of the law until prov
en- guilty. l will take this RESPONSE
bility upon myself"
The secretary cast a quick. furtive
glance from beneath his heavy brows,
but made no reply.
About = o'clock a cab dashed up to
the door. from out of which sprang
Godfrey MedlicOtt.
Good God! is this true?" he cried,
as Dawson opened the door. rs my
uncle dead?"
TOO true, too true, Master God
frey" answered the old man, burst
ing into tears.
This is a very sad meeting. sir"
said Luke Abershaw. always on the
alert. advancing to meet him.
where Is Miss RosamoHd?" de-
manded Godfrey not noticing the sec
rotary.
viii you allow me to have a few
words with you. Mr.. Godfrey per-
sisted the latter.
IL wish to see Miss ROsamond,"
was the preemptory answer.
You can tell Mr.. Godfrey that she
cannot be seen-that she is too ILL.,"
said Luke, appealing to Dawson.
81 don't think you can see her just
at present, Master Godfrey" said the
old man, hesitating.