The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-06-26

pas and remains there three months,
She passed this same year, 1857, at
eight or ten different places. In 1858
she entered as shopgirl the store Of a
tan merchant in Choiseul alley"
While he read the judge watched
Prosper's face to observe the effect of
these revelations. ..-
"Toward the close Of 1852 he con.
t,nued, ''the girl Chocareille was en-
ployed as a servant by Nine. Munes
and accompanied her to Lisbon. How
long did she remain in Lisbon? What
did she do while she remained there?
We have no information as to this.
However, it is certain that in 1861 she
returned to Paris and was sentenced
to three months Imprisonment for an
assault. All, she returned from Port
ugal with the name of Nina Gipsy.''
''But I assure you, monsieur" Pros
per began-''I assure you'-
eyes, comprehend. This history is
less romantic doubtless than the one
you have understood, but, then, it has
the merit Of being true. We lost sight
of Palmyre Chocareille, called Gypsy,
upon her release from prison, but we
meet her again six months later, hay
ing made the acquaintance of trav-
cling agent who became infatuated
with her beauty. She deserted him to
devote herself to you.''
The judge paused for a moment, as
If to give Prosper time for reflection,
and then slowly said:
"And this is the woman whom you
have made your companion, the wom-
an for whom you have committed rob-
berry,"
Once more M. Patrigent was on the
wrong track owing to Fanferlot's in
complete information. Prosper remain
ed silent.
AT any rate" insisted M. Patrigent,
you will confess that this girl has
caused your ruin"
II cannot confess that, monsieur, for
It is not true.''
"You will also say that it was not
for this girls sake you renounced an
intimacy Of many years and ceased
spending your evenings at your en-
ployer's.'
II swear that she was not the cause
''Then why did you cease suddenly
your visits to the house of a young
lady whom you confidently expected
to marry? You had written to your
father to demand her hand for YOU"
{oh
veal" answered Prosper in trembling
voice.
The Judge breathed freely. At last
he had discovered aYvulnerable point
in the prisoners armor.
'Did Mile. Madeleine dismiss your"
Prosper was silent. HE was visibly
agitated. G. ~."r
**Speak," said M Patrigent. II warn
you that this circumstance is one Of
the most important i'd your case"
"Whatever be the cost, am COM
PEELED to keep silence"
Beware Of what you do. Justice
will not be satisfied with scruples Of
conscience"
NJ. Patrigent waited for an answer.
No answer came. Prosper was buried
in thought.
Monsieur" he finally said, "there is
one detail have forgotten to mention.
1t 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, left the office
before he did"
every well. He shall be examined.
Now you can return to your cell.'
M. 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 doctors certificate declaring
him too ill to appear?"
eyes, monsieur
"Where does he liver"
HE is not at his home. Fanferlot
says he was so i'll that he was taken
to the hospital-the Dubois hospital"
every well. I am going to examine
him today-this very hour. Take writ
ing materials and send for a carriage"
Would Antonin be able to answer?
1t 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, monsieur comes to
see me about M. BertOmv's caseY'