The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-06-03

Craven had cast in her direction, and not
ed that that glance had sealed the lips
Of the negress.
what were you about to say, Han
nahy'
Nothing, Mars Lang, nothing" and
Hannah went weeping from the room.
Robert Campbell now told of his call at
the bank that afternoon. and related the
subsequent events, as he had to Hattie.
Twelve thousand five hundred dollars
is a considerable sum-" said Lang, land
this money-this bag of coin?'
There is no evidence that he had
bag of coin in his possession" said the
sheriff.
Certainly not" said Long: "but it is
evident that this note was this day paid.
If you are familiar with Alvin DeRo-
settles signature, you will recognize it,
here. You can establish the fact that you
left the express office n few minutes be
fore you entered this house, as you state,
Robert?''
Certainly
'Mr. DeRosette, then, tonight had con
scented to the marriage of his daughter
and yourself?'
He had, Mr.. Sellars, and expressed
much satisfaction at the prospect of our
union
Il know that statement to be false"
cried Herman, 'for this very day at the
bank my uncle said to me: Herman, |
am getting to be an old man. My fond
est wish is that | may live to see you and
my loved daughter united You may
judge, gentlemen, if few hours later he
would have consented to his daughters
marriage with the wretch who has MUIR
dered him."
Liar, Craven by name and nature,
you know you lie." cried Robert. and but
for the strong arm of Sellars he would
have feled him to the floor.
Perhaps" said Herman, shrinking
back, you will deny that Hattie tainted
after we had entered this room, and |
had denounced you as the murderer of my
uncle. You would have slain me also, had
| not FASTENED from the house with the
cry of murder
You yourself best know the falsty of
your charge" replied Robert. Il only
pray that the perpetrator of this bloody
deed may be brought to answer for his
crime on the gallOws, and | have an abid-
ing faith in Mr.. Sellars' ability to solve
this mysterious murder"
"And t. said the doctor
This bag Of coin you state that you
placed"
"On the desk, before Mr.. DeRosette.
when l left him to attend the door, Mr..
Sellars."
"Wcll?'
when l returned to the room found
the banker gasping his last and the bag
of coin gone"
what evidence have YOU" asked the
sheriff, that you had bag of cuiny 7"
YES, Yes" exclaimed Herman. what
evidence have you of that fact?'
"None," said Robert, ''save my word
and this cancelled note. As have stated.
there is evidence that | left the express
office with a bag of coin"
BY directions of the coroner the body
of the banker had been borne to his cham
Der and laid on the bed.
1.-The inquest will be held at ten O'Clock
to morrow" he said.
Until which time I shall hold Robert
Campbell in custody" said the sheriff.
Il approve of your course" observed the
detective. circumstances would indi-
cate that he is the murderer"
you. Mr.. Sellars? You believe me
guilty?" exclaimed Robert, for the first
time alarmed.
Il know murder has been commit
ted said Sellars. IF your statement is
true. a robbery also You are in the Gus
tody of the sheriff
AT least l can give bond for my ap-
pearance tomorrow" said Robert.
There is no bond admissible in this
case, young man." observed the sheriff.
Come, you must accompany me. You
must forego your trip to Baltimore"
Il had abandoned the idea of making
it," said Robert. You can scarce believe
me so heartless as to leave my affianced's
side in her affiiction."
You will be at no great distance from
Miss DeRosctte while you are in my GUS
tody,' the sheriff said, as he linked arms
with his prisoner.
Robert cast one glance at the detective.
but in his stern face he read no hone, and
moaning: my love. my Hattie My poor
old mother and my sister," with bowed
head he accompanied the sheriff from the
room.
Sellars followed them, and at the outer
door the two deputies Joined the party.
while the dark figure of Calban, who was
sitting on the lower step of the piazza
arose.
Any footprints on the grass under
those windows, Calhan?' asked Sellars.
None, Mars Lang, none. Leastwise,
none that l can see"
You found none, Lanning?'
Il was not quite sure, sheriff. You see,
there has been no rain recently, and it
was hard to determine. thought would
examine at daylight"
1T is useless" said Sellars; there are
none there
Robert. Robert" The cry came from
the white lips of Hattie, who had de
seconded the stairs.
Yes, darling; be brave, and have faith
in the one who loves you. for until the
inquest shall have been held. am a pris
oner in the hands of the sheriff. / am
deemed the murderer of your dear faith
err
at is false moaned Hattie, as she
twined her arms about his neck.
God bless you, dear Hattie. Mr.. Sci
lars
The detective took her half-unconscious
from his arms, and. with the words: DO
not wait for me- Sheriff Cobb; there are
other links 10 this chain. We yet know
but that murder has been committed ::
presumably you have the criminal in Gus
tody. Calban, remain where you are
Ring the door bell If any one save DIR.
Norcum and those who entered the house
since you have been here pass out" con
veyed her into the house and closed the
door.
As he turned from il with his senseless
| burden the agitatcd form of Hannah, the
negress, confronted him.
MARS Lang, i
Not a word Hannah, not word" said
Sellars, quickly, mot to a living soul. Do
not leave the house. Never be alone. |
| know your secret. Silence. and watt
TO be continuedl