Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-08-25
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CHAPTER XIN.-(Continucd.)
.Yo,,r on;n;on of Herman Craven seem.

CHAPTER XIX.-(Continucdo
"Your opinion of Herman Craven seems
to have changed"
''T.here is much, son, that we cannot
understand. Above all else. we must not
lose sight of the fact that Herman is the
dead bankers nephew-his only sisters
child. l did doubt the validity of that
will. but ask yourself this question:,
Would a wealthy uncle do less than lib
orally remember an only nephew IN MS
willy Again, would he not be apt to
name his daughters only living relative
her guardian! 1t is not strange that he
had named him his administrator The
banker badc fair to live many years. Her
man was under his guidance, and he no
doubt hoped to see him come up to his
standard of what he thought II young man
should he, in which event he no doubt ex-
pcctcd that the young man would one day
become his SON"
And yet we can blame neither the
bunker nor Herman Craven. Above all
things, son, let us be just. | fully believe
thut Herman has not II single doubt of
Roberts guilt"
Bur Miss DeItosettcy"
"Ah, That is another matter altogeth-
err. Come, let us 80 home. We can con-
verse on the way"
II am going to call on the mother and
sister of the innocent man in Jail. father"
YES. by all means. son. My heart
blccds for them. But how do they bear
UP under their sorrow?'
"Bravcly, father. MIR. Scllars has in
spircd them with that faith that they are
only looking forward to the day when
Robert shall be vindicatcd."
We'll, it is best SO. Jennie is a brave
girl
And the dearest one on earth to me,
father
$50, so. boy! You have chosen your
future bride"
III l can win her. father"
"Wcl!. God grant you may! 1 would
gladly welcome the daughter of my old
friend. Duncan Campbell. as my sons
wife. even though his innocent son should
meet death on the gall"ws.'
"T1'anii you, my father; but no such
fate awaits Robert Campbell
The TWO men here left the Office. and the
fa;hcr made his way home. while fifteen
minutes later the son entered the door Of
the WIDOWS residence. where he found
two women in tears.
"Chr,r up. Cheer up" he cried. as he
crossed thu threshold. You both prom
iscl To be brave. Remember Scllars say
ing. The darkest hour always comes Just
before dawn"
"Tllcn dawn must snn APPEAR said
the widow. for with my son in the hands
of Il jury that will at 10 o'clock tomorrow
condemn him to death, there could be no
darker hour"
"Ycs, mother-onc!' sobbed the daugh-
ter.
But not for you and your dear mother.
my loved Jennie! For you. the daw
will soon break. and as clear and fair
a summer morn! l know it-fecl it. A
noble name will be vindicatcd-a son and
brother restored to You. Even now the
great detective may be Fastening to the
rescue of an innocent man"
'Yes! Yes" cried Jennie. I've have
his word-his pledge"
"And the pledge of Lang Sellars is new
err violated, my Lover!
ellis reward" said the widow, shall
no; !e measured by gold. We will ever
chcrisi. his memory in our hearts,"
"A..l my reward, dear Mrs. Campbell?'
"IuurS, Arthur"
mine. Mrs. Campbell! May l name it
now-ar least, the one I would ask? 1t
is the hand and heart of the girl l love!"
.'Oh, Arthur! Arthur! You have the
heart 'now!" cried Jennie, as the young
man folded his arms about her.
"And you have won the hand ALSO" said
the widow, with a smile that shone hap
PLY even through her tears. MY chill
dsrn's happiness is all l crave. God bless
you both. and bring me back my boy!!"
Aud l may claim my bride?"
when great detective has FULFILLED
his pledge"