New-York tribune., 1899-07-30

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taste, who had a quasi nautical look, due TO ms
close shaven face.
II must run the chance OF the house being
searched. Hawkins would know me II they prihg
him along | don't believe any or the other
warders would Well. now, to see Chris and
having put out the lamp he quietly opened the
door.
within the next room death was at hand, and
the dying woman walled for her missing son.
"Why is he so long in comingY
"Tell her he has been sent for, Whispered the
DOCTOR 1T will quiet her.
Chris bent over and whispered
yes" she said, II know-and his innocence
yves mother" faltered Chris.
"A-h! He-must-make-hast
There was a silent pause.
"Why doesn't he comeY
Again there was a pause.
Suddenly she called Dick my dear boy!
Here | am. dear mother!
The two others turned in amazement. Chris
shivercd and his nerves cra"led; the ooc'or
merely wondered.
Dick advanced to the bed.
Tell her you're pardOned-lnhoCeh'' gasp"
Dick bent over and whispered. His mother
clasped him, and tears filled her dying eyes.
THANK God" she murmured.
But the excitement had FASTENED the end. In
a few minutes the three stood silent by a corpse,
At last Dick spoke. Have the ponce gone
| suppose you know I've escapedT
ESCAPED"
yes"
But you are all dressed, and
yes Dressed in your room'
Didn't you hear the police at the door, them
"Yes; | was outside on the ledge.
Great heaven, Then what are we 10 90
Where are your other things
Under the bed in your room, Chris
''But-youre not safe here! l shouldn't won
der If they come back. They are back
For the door bell rang.
"Oh, Or. Stewart. what shall we do? SAID
Chris
Run and bring his things in here quick
fkfpl afisT fh. hGd
Hardly had they done when the housemaid
was at the door.
saws he's got a warrant to search the house.
Let him come up," said the doctor, eXtin-
gushing one Of th2 candles as he spoke
Dick took long breath-then looked round
there seemed to be no way Of escape. The three
listened silently 10 the steps coming upstairs
As the sergeant entered holding out the search
warrant, the doctor put finger on his lips ana
said Hush"
The policeman halted.
so you were bound to trouble us. eh?" whis-
percd the doctor. Mrs. Murray has Just ded
there will be no need for you to search TINS
room?"
"Well-no. sir" faltered the sergeant but
might we have a bit more Light just for a
minutc?'
'Oh. certainly" said the doctor and he lit the
other candle with unsteady hand. These are
Mrs. Murray's two sons.
The man lifted his eyes-the young men faced
hinl-he looked perplcXedy at Dick. and seemed
to be trying to remember something. 1t was
moment of intense strain. The doctor broke the
oppressive silence.
You can post one Of your men at the door,
you know"
Yes. sir: and. of course, you bein' magis
tratc"-
Yes. yes. that's all right" said the doctor
The sergeant saluted; then turned and walked
slowly through the doorway
"Phewi" calculated Dick.
The officer halted and looked round. The three
stood staring at him, waiting his departure.
Somehow he felt that all was not right. with
hesitation he again turned, and passed out of
the room with his attendant.
"WhO was that feller like 'Awkins?'
Didn't notice i'm, sergeant"
Some one | know. Dashed If I can think
who. Wei, you stay here at the door. I'm 60
ing through the house, dead or no dead"
The search was OF course. without effect and
the sergeant was about to leave the house When
a thought struck him. lie went BACK 10 the
death chamber
Might them two young gents again for
n minute. dOctorY
Yes. | suppose so. But there's only one now;
the elder had to gO-funeral arrangements you
know"
what, In the night sir?"
Eyes. There's a night train you know. Here's
Mr. Christopher Murray"
The sergeant stared at the young man
"Well. sir. your face seems familiar too"
He looked sharply. questioningly to the doctor,
who returned a stolid stare.
Hanged if I know" he muttered "Ah, well,
good night gentlemen both!'
And he went out.
Last year the member for Montgomery. Tas
mania visited the old country He had memo
rial brass set up in ThOrney Church to Laura
Exham. by her loving son Richard"
But. Murray. that's not your name?" queried
the friend who with him.
at was once" said the honorable member
The friend did not reply. 1t does not do to be
too inquisitive as to peoples relations in colo
NAL society.
whats that great bulding?" asked the
friend as they came out Of the church.
THAT? Oh, thats-a-er-convct prison."
DEFINING HIS POSITION.