Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-02-21

with her beauty. she deserted him 70
devote herself to you 2
.8 The judi &c paused for q moment, as
IL to give Prosper time for reelection,
and then slowly said 5,5s
1#5.. And this Is the woman whom you
have made your companion, the WON
an for whom sou have committed rob-
berry. q 5s8 bud a;
BIB Once more NJ Patrigent was on the
wrong track owing to Fanferlot's in
COMPLETE information. . Prosper remain
ed silent. 5:... #. z5 |... 5 <
- any rate" insisted NJ. Patrigent,
y" you will confess that this girl has
caused your ruin" 4 d 1.sz \. .@..a
Il, cannot confess that, monsieur for
It's not true" Y :ss !. !.
81. You will also say that. it was not
for this girls sake. YOU renowned an
intimacy. Of many years and ceased
spending your evenings at your; en-
ployer's.' s@5 -3rs-, y. 1zt Z
= swear that. she vas not the cause,
t'Then why did YOU cease suddenly
your visits to the house of young
lady whom you confidently expected
to n1afry? You had written to your
father to demand her hand for you.''
= Il had reasons which l cannot re-
veal,' answered Prosper in trembling
voice. -, ~, T..
The Judge brea<.Ic i freely At last
he had disccya!1>. q vulnerable point
in the prisoner :~;y.lor. 49,. ..
"Did Mile, Madeleine dismiss you 2.
Prosper was silent. lie was visibly
agitated. ..; ~.... :
"speak," said NJ. Patrigent. II warn
you that this circumstance is one of
the most important in your case"
whatever be the cost, I am COM
PEELED to keep silence" 80, "
beware: Of what you do Justice
will not be satisfied with scruples Of
conscience"
M. Patrigent waited for an answer.
No answer came. Prosper was buried
in thought. :; ~ -: a., 49,.
''Monsieur," he finally said, "there is
one detail have forgotten to mention.
It may be of, Importance in my de-
fense." .'
Explain" :
'"The messenger I sent to the bank
was with me when put the bills in
the safe. At any rate, I left the office
before he did"
''Very we'll. He shall be examined.
Now you can return to your CELL"
NJ. Patrigent thus abruptly dismissed
Prosper because he wished to immedi-'
ately act upon this last piece of in
formation.
"Sigault," said he to his secretary as
soon as Prosper had left the room, lis
not this Antonin the man who was
excused from testifying because he
sent a doctors certificate declaring
him too i'll to appear?"
eyes, monsieur
"Where does he live?'
tile is not at his home. Fanferlot
says he was so ill that he was taken
to the hospital-the Dubois hospital',;
Every we'll. I am going to examine
him today-this very hour. Take writ
ing materials and send for carriage"
Would Antonin be able to answer?
It was doubtful. The director Of the
hospital said that, although the man
suffered horribly from a broken knee,
his mind was perfectly clear.
''That being the case, monsieur"
said the Judge, II wish to examine
him and desire that no one be admitted
while he makes his deposition"
"Oh, no one will disturb you, mon
sieur. His room contains four beds,
but they are just now unoccupied."
every WELL Come on"
When Antonin saw the Judge enter,
followed by little lean man with the
portfolio Of an advocate, he at once
knew that they had come to take his
deposition.
"Ah," he said, "ncnsieur comes to
see me about M. Bertomy's case?''
"Precisely."
In answer to the usual questions the
messenger swore that he was named
Antonin Poche, was forty years old,
born at Cadaujac (Gironde1, and was
unmarried.
"Now," said the Judge. ':are you well
enough to clearly answer any questions
may putY'
"Certainly. monsieur"
''Did you on the 9th Of February 70
to the Bank of France for the $4,000
francs that were stolenY'
eyes, monsieur
AT what hour did you return2''
"Five o'clock" -. =
'Do you remember what M. Bertomy
did when you handed him the money!
Now, do not be in hurry; think be-
fore you answer" ri
"Let me see: First he counted the
notes and made four packages Of them,
which he put in the safe. Then, it
seems to me, he locked the safe and
yes, am not mistaken he went ont"
He uttered these last words so quick
u that forgetting his knee, he half
started up. but with q cry Of pain. ].
,"Are you sure Of what you say7''
asked the Judge. ~ r z,
NJ. Patrigent's solemn tone seemed to
brighten Antonin. ss S3.zs .as