The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24


with the LADY,"
IA quarter to 90
Miss Lewisieft you at the summer
house and went toward the river, did
she not?''
How do you know that" Lucas
was plainly very much surprised at the
knowledge displayed by the district at.
torney, who, Of course, had previously
been posted by Mr.. Barnes.
Footprints" said Mr.. Topper terse-
ly.
"Oh, WE'LL You are right"
when did the dog attack you?"
"As soon as Miss Lewis left mo
started for home, and the brute came
for me.
odd he bite your"
"Yes, sir, OH the arm" Drawing ur
bis sleeve, he showed that his arm was
bandaged.
"Ahl Then that accounts for the
blood on the shirt, as supposed. Now,
then, Mr.. Lucas, there is another mat
ter. This pistol Of yours has an empty
shell in it. How do you account for
that"
II used the pistol to defend myself
against the dog, but be was too quick
for me, and before I could aim at him
be had buried his teeth in my arm. The
weapon was then discharged"
"You Rre sure," said Mr.. Topper,
speaking with great deliberateness and
looking Lucas straight in tho eyes, "you
are sure that you did not fire this pistol
first, and that the noise did not attract
the dog and make him attack your
"What should have fred at?' asked
the witness.
"Mr. Lewis perhaps" continued Mr.
Topper in the same measured tones.
Lucas seemed about TO make an angry
retort, but controlled himself and an
swered:
"The whole thing occurred as have
related it. AS soon as the dog opened
his jaws again l ran for my life, and as
did SO thought I heard two shots in
quick succession"
As this seemed to corroborate the
story told by Sarah Carpenter, Mr.. Tup-
per paused in his inquiries, and the
squire asked:
ibid you SEQ who fired those shots?"
"No, sir; did not think Of looking
around. Twas too intent on getting
away"
"Can you say about what time this
shooting occurred?"
IT met Miss Lewis at quarter of 8,
and we talked till about 8, should
say. 1t was few minutes after when I
started to leave"
Mr.. Upper resumed the examination.
"Can you tell me who it was that
Miss Lewis went to meet on the other
side of the river?'
'Did she GROSS the river?"
"Her footprints were found over
there and also those of man. Now,
you must know who that man is?"
II don't see how that follows"
"Why did Miss Lewis have you meet
her at go late an hour2'
II do not think that this is my &C.
cret. would prefer to have you ask
the lady herself"
II think we may do that, Mr.. Tup-
per-" said the squire.
eyes, yes, squire, that will do quite
WE'LL" replied Mr.. Topper, and with a
nod the squire dismissed the witness.
He then called for Miss Marvel. The
young lady appeared and plainly show
ed that she was very nervous over the
prospect Of testifying.
NOW, Miss Marvel" began Mr.,
Topper, 1--WE are sorry to. trouble you
in this matter, but it is SO very serious
that we are compelled to examine every
one who by any possibility may be able
to throw any light on the terrible
crime"
How should l be able to do so3'
asked Miss Marvel, already alarmed.
eve do not know that you can, " re-
piled Mr.. Topper, Fastening to reassure
her 1t was plainly evident that if any
thing was to BIO learned from this wit
ness it would be by dint Of the greatest
care. But" continued he, If you do
know anything we feel certain that you
will not hesitate to inform US at
once"
"But I tell you I do not know any.
thing about it, except what I have
heard"
"Perhaps even that may prove val
uable But stop minute" for she was
about to interrupt him; let me ask the
questions, and you answer. That will
be the quickest way of proceeding. To
begin, then, when did you first know
of the murder"
monday morning. Virgie came and
told me.
"You are sure you did not know Of it
sooner?''
"Virgie found me in bed, so how
could hear Of it sooner7'
II said know, not hear. ,"
"Well, know, then; it is all the
same"
Were you at home on Sunday
night?'
"Why-why-of course. Where else
should be?' stammered the girl.
you told my daughter that you were
going to drive with Mr. Lucas" inter
rupted the squire IN his kindliest tones.
Mr.. Lucas could not keep the ap-
pointment. :"
do you know why3" asked Mr..
Topper.
II suppose he had some business, In
fact, he told me so.
IBID he say that it was out of
town." The girl started with surprise.
"Yes, sir. How did you know"
"He told the same thing to others.
Do you know why he should have told
SO many people that be was going out
of town and then not have gomez" Alice
in great perturbation looked appealing.
ly toward Lucas, but the latter avoided
her glance, Very hesitatingly she an
swered:
MIR. Lucas could tell you better than
l." Her equivocal reply made Mr.
Barnes conclude that she knew the rea.
con, which, it will be remembered, Lu-
cas- had refused to give, and he gave
the lawyer sign to press the point.
1.-THE question has been asked Mr..
Lucas, but we want to hear what you