Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-02

days work. and subdued by the genial
influence of the juice OF the grape:
and the boon that was craved hg NAL
colin Moutrose was not, under the cir
cumsiances, unreasonable. Therefore,
after some little delay and c%onSulta-
ton. ii was agreed that the accused
should remain at the Abbey through
the night, securely locked up in the
chamber which she now occupied, and
strictly guarded by a pair Of Consta-
bles, one of which was TO be placed on
the outside of each door.
And Malcolm MOntroSe was author
lied TO bear this order to the consta-
bic.
Meanwhile, Eudora had sunk back
in h chair where he had left her, and
covered her face with her hands. The
Princess PeZZilini had despatched n
servant to the little bed room of Eu-
dora to fetch her bonnet and shawl.
And now she stood beside the chat
or the unhappy girl, urging her to
arise and prepare herself 10 accom-
pany h constable. and saying.
II viii ali turn out for the best, Bel
lissima, end how ii may. If you are
proved innocent you will be set at
liberty; If you are proved guilty Won
|tn have the privilege Of expiating
your crime by the death of your body.
n thus save your soul. So, end as
1t may, Bellissima, 1t will all be right"
But, lawk, mum, s'posen she be in
nocent and yet be found guilty, as
many and many a one have been be-
rore herr! suggested Tabi.ha Tabs.
the maid, who had now returned with
her bonnet and shawl. and stood with
them hanging over her arm.
In that case, my good girl, she will
be a martyr, and 20 to bliss. So. end
as IT may. 1t will be all right. We
should bow to Heaven" said the
princess. pionsly.
cant see 1t. mum, as II would be
al right for the innocent to be con-
wicted, nor the will of heaven, nyther.
begging your pardon. mum. for speak
ing of my mind" said Tabitha respect
fully.
You are a simple girl, and need in
structlon. Now. assist your yosnr
mistress to put on her bonnet and;
siia wi. Eudora, stand up. nv poor
child, and put on your wrappings."
Yes, Miss, do SO, If you please. M
the storm is rising. and it Is getting
late. and the roads Is horrid between
here and the gaol." said the constable,
showing signs of Impotence.
All, wait. pray wait Until MIR. Mon
trose returns. He went TO asl, tho
magistrates IL l might be confined
here until morning" pleaded Et,aora,
DO your duty, officer! Why do Won
stand arrested by tie prayers of that
evil girlt She did not fear to commits
crime, she should not fear to meet it's
consequences. Do your duty at once
Tor every moment she is permitted IN
remain beneath this honored roof Is an
outrage TO the memory of those whom
n mas hurried TO their early graves"
said the doctor. sternly.
The constable still hesitated and
Eudora still stood with pale face, in
tense eyes and clasped hands. silently
imploring delay, wien the door opened
ana Malcolm Montrose entered win
'hs "rtier or the magistrates. com
harding Eudora Leaton to IL ,-sSed
+ IN TIC r%hbHinher, under strict guard. un-
Ill morning.
"Ihank you, thank you, oh. THANH,
o for this short respite, dear Nal.
COIN" exclaimed the poor girl. burst
ing into tears of relief.
adicoim pressed her hand i'm silence
II then whispered TO her to hope.
The doctor really trembled with
rage. w
- very Well" he said, Il will see nj
least, that her present prison ia Sc
cure. Madame Pezzilini, will your
highness condescend to withdraw
from the room" he added, turning re-
spectfully to the princess.
Goodnight. Eudora: repent and
pray said the princess, and. lowing
graoiously to Mr.. Montrcse and tn the
cnctc.. she Withdrew.
Leave the room and go about your
several businesses every man and
woman of youl I want this room IN
myself n the constable.- was tho