Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-11-27
II Killed ma uncle n,yself"


"Iktlled my uncle myself"
control. It was a question in the detect
ives mind whether Marvel was shield
ing himself or some one else. The ex-
animation proceeded.
Ibid you return to Epping that
nightf"
"Yes, SIR"
How did you get there at that late
hour?"
~ walked. 1t is but five miles"
"Five miles over country road
through the snow and at night is no
short walk, especially if ones clothing
be wet"
"Mine were dry, however.
Ibid you not say that you swan
across the river?"
"Yes. but after leaving the farm I
went to my own home and changed for
dry suit.
"Then you walked to Epping9"
| eyes, sir"
"Why did you go to Epping9"
~ expected a letter to reach me there
at that time.
This corroborated the storJ told by
young Harrison. At this point Burrows
passed to Mr.. Tupper piece Of paper,
on which he suggested question. Dur
ing the latter part of the examination
he had been thinking of the story told
by the station agent, and as Marvel
claimed that he had been in Worcester
it seemed like eliminating admission,
since the train which MI. Skene said
had brought stranger had come from
that city. Mr.. Tupper next asked:
"Mr. Marvel will you tell US how
you were dressed on the night Of your
visit to the farm?"
81 wore a disguise that bought in
Worcester.
Mr.. Tupper had not quite understood
the object Of the question, but the reply
at once arrested his attention, and be
pursued the subject.
"Why were you disguisedp"
ITO avoid being recognized I did
not care to be arrested, and, as you
know, the authorities were seeking for
me on the charge trumped up by MIR.
Lewis"
Describe the dress which you wore. I"
81 had on a suit of my own clothing,
but over it wore long, dark colored
ulster which completely concealed my
other dress.
"Did you attempt to change the ap-
pearance of your face in any way"
II wore false beard.
This answer gratified Burrowa Mr..
Tupper went on.
"What did you do with this disguise
when you changed your things?"
"As they were all very wet, and, fur
ther, because did not wish to leave be-
hind me any evidence of my visit to the
house, I made bundle Of the whole lot,
and as l crossed over the bridge I threw
it into the river.
"Do you mean the bridge between
Riverside and Wadley's Falls?"
"Yes, sir. I crossed the river again,
as that is the shortest way from my
house to the Epping road"
Mr.. Tupper now sought information
ON another point.
"Mr. Marvel, did you ever see me-
dallion locket owned by Miss Lewis
which contains her portrait?"
Marvel colored considerably at this
question and seemed confused. After q
moment, however, he stammered out:
eyes, sir, I have seen it."
"When was the last time that You
saw it?''
Marvel seemed more than ever trou-
bled, and even Virginia changed her
position and, raising her eyes from the
floor, seemed all anxiety. Marvel re-
mainsd silent so long that Mr.. Upper
at length repeated his question. Marvel
hesitatingly asked:
"Why do you wish to know?"
"Come, come, Mr.. MARVEL That is
not to the point. Answer my question.
Is it not simple one?'
"Well, then," desperately, "if must
I must. l confess that did what many
men have done. I stole the medallion
and"-
Virginia uttered CRY and started up
as though about to speak, but the squire
quickly said:
"Sit down, Miss Lewis. You must
not interfere now." And she obeyed
with groan. Mr.. Tupper turned to the
witness, who was evidently amazed at
this little episode, and resumed:
"You had your name engraved on
the medallion, did you not?'
II had my initials put on."
"Precise1Y. Now let us return to the