The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-27

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me on the charge trumped up by Nj
Lewis"
describe the dress which you wore.
II had on suit of my own clothing
but over 1t wore long, dark colofe
ulster which completely concealed m
other dress"
did you attempt to change the az
pearance Of your face in any way?"
II wore false beard"
This answer gratified Burrows. MI
Upper went on.
"What did you do with this disguis
when you changed your things?'
"As they were all very wet, and, fur
Their, because did not wish to leave be
hind me any evidence Of my visit to tn
house, I made bundle of the whole lot
and as I crossed over the bridge I threw
it into the river"
''Do you mean the bridge between
Riverside and Wadley's Falls?'
eyes, sir. I crossed the river again
as that is the shortest way from my
house to the Epping road"
Mr.. Topper 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 a
moment, however, he stammered out:
eyes, sir, 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 I must
! must. I confess that did what many
men have done. 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.. Topper 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?" ar
II had my initials put on" -
Precisely. Now let us return to the
question. When did you last see this
bcket?"
II cannot say exactly. have it about
me at all times"
"Have you it now?"
Virginia made another movement as
though to interrupt, but the squire
again stopped her. Marvel promptly re-
piled:
"Why, certainly"
"Please let me see it."
Marvel at once put his hand in an in
ner pocket Of his vest, but after mo-
ment's search be drew it out again with
a cry of surprise and exclaimed:
II have lost itr' There was q silence
for moment, and Marvel rapidly
searched his other pockets, but in vain.
At last it seemed that an idea occurred
to him suddenly, and he said:
Ut ayp fooJ orJ bouo H., ,,as..
careless. remember now that when
changed my clothes at home, after leav.
ing the farm, did not think Of tho
locket, so it must be at this moment at
the bottom of the river
"Ah! Then you admit that you had
it with you that night?"
Ibid I not tell you that I have al
ways had it with me since it has been
n my possession?"
Would you recognize it again if you
,ould see it?"
Certainly"
!" Is this it?" He handed Marvel the
ocket given to him by Virginia. Mar
'el took it and after looking at it re-
,lied:
Eyes, this is tho same. Where could
'ou have found it,"
Can you not surmise?"
mol"
well, then, I will tell you. It was |
ound in the closed fist of the murdered
lanv'
Great Godl 1t is impossible!"
ut is truel At least it is true if we
an believe Miss Lewis, for it was she
Tho found il"
Miss Lewis found it? This is terri
leP'
The silence which ensued was most
rofound. Every one could plainly see
lie Importance of this latest develop
tent and how, by accidental circum-
ances, the net was being drawn
'ound the witness. Mr. Barnes him
If was considering how strange it was
lat this young girl, who had not hest
ted to destroy evidence which might
nplicate some one, presumably her
yer, should, by the merest chance,
i've been the very one to produce the
ost eliminating proof against him.
he thoughts Of all were suddenly dis
rbed by the voice Of Virginia herself,
no stood up defantly and with the
ark Of strong resolve stamped upon
r features. She spoke in measured
Drds, and her voice seemed dead to all
nse Of feeling. Indeed it sounded
ly like IN echo Of her natural tones.
"StopP' said she. "This has gone far
ough!"
What do you mean?'' asked the
miro quickly, foreseeing that some
'rtling development was at hand.
II mean that you are wrongfully
'aving web around an innocent
mp
'Ah, then you know who is guilty."
i dol I killed my uncle myself"
This statement naturally caused the
ldest excitement. Only two men
,sent seemed not to be surprised.
csc were Marvel himself and MIR.
rnes. The former dropped into a seat
i buried his face in his hands, giving ,
1t to passionate outburst of grief.
Q latter remained almost as unmoyed !
Virginia herself, who stood like a ,
rble image. A slight smile of satis- !
ton, however, seemed to play about /