Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-07-21
Continued.

She could still see Inc look OF gratitude
that lived in his eyes as they separated
this morning in the early sunshine,
man and wife.
A strange sense of gladness was
creeping into her heart, amid all the
horror and fear that had nearly fro
zen it-a sense of happiness that she
was linked to this man, that she had
served him well.
The fly drove up to side door Of
the castle, and Alice, dismounting,
was led by the housekeeper to an
empty sitting-room off the servants
quarters.
Here she was left without a word,-
Sir Robert Carlyle had forbidden any
one to speak to her.
The moments passed, and then she
was summoned to leave the room.
She walked down many passages,
ignorant of all she passed-of the
beauty of the walls, of the grandeur
of the house, ignorant of all but that
the moment had come when she must
act.
She was led into large apartment.
AS in dream she saw Roy Darrell
standing alone, one hand on chair;
behind him three or four policemen.
At the table were seated Sir Robert
Carlyle and one or two other gentle
men, and Miles, the keeper, had evil
IDENTIFY just given his evidence.
Margaret Dornton," said Sir Rob-
ert speaking distinctly, approach,
Do not be frightened. Have you ever
sen that gentleman before?'
Alice turned her eyes toward the
silent form.
Yes, she said, family yet clearly.
who is it?"
Lord Roy Darrell; and-and my
husband"
The clear tones rang through the
still room like a bell.
The pen dropped from Sir Roberts
hand. He rose to his feet.
Your husband" he repeated
blankly Lord Roy, is this true?"
Roy met his glance full.
ut is quite true" he said.
But since when has this marriage
taken placer"
I'VE were married this morning at
Nestley, by the registrar"
Good heavens!"
Sir Robert took out his handker-
chief and wiped his brow, then he
waved the policemen away. The
other gentlemen had risen, and were
whispering together.
Sir Robert advanced to the young
man.
What made you do this?" he asked,
much agitated. Don't you see you
condemn YOURSELF"
Il did it for my mothers sake"
replied Lord Roy. II was mad last
night; thought only of her misery
her agony, if-if my innocence could
not be proved, and"
But the disgrace now will be heav-
ier," murmured the other. Cannot
you understand what the world will
say?"
Il am innocent swear it," cried
Lord Roy. ooh, what a cruel fate is
minei Speak," he cried again; tell
them OF Lnat OtneT.
Alice gave him one swift, sad look,
and then clearly and decisively told of
the face of the man who had ap-
preached her just before she tainted.
She described it infinitely, and Sir
Robert hurriedly wrote down her
story.
THANK you" he said as she finish
ed. Now please sign this"
Alice took the pen, hesitated mo-
ment then wrote her name, Margaret
Darrell"
And you, my poor friend" went on
Sir Robert touching Lord Roy on the
shoulder, cannot remember this
man."
II can remember nothing clearly
Captain Rivers and l were arguing
(we-we had quarrled two days ago.,
when suddenly we semed to struggle;
and yet have sense of feeling 1t
was not with him that l struggled;
then I must have tainted. l only re-
member recovering and seeing that
poor child standing before me nearly
dead with fright
Then you cannot recollect striking
the blow with this dagger?' asked
Sir Robert.
II can remember nothing. !
never saw that dagger before. Where
was it found?"
Away from the body, through the
bushes"
Il know nothing OF 1t. If only my
brain would clear,"
Sir Robert looked at him sadly.
Your life is saved" he said gently
"but-"
"But dishonor remains" added
Lord Roy bitterly. Eyes; I see. /
know now what you mean"
The door opened and Lady Darrell
appeared, leaning on Valerie Ross's
arm. Roy's mother looked wan and
worn. Valerie seemed scarce alive.
Forgive me, gentlemen" began
Lady Darrell weakly; Il should not
intrude at such moment but the sus-
pense was so terrible it would have
killed me had | remained another"
She was interrupted by the entrance