The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1903-09-25

ticed that he was a tr1tie unsteady, as
if under the influence Of drink.
/ had had no interview with this man
since the day when he had made bis
extraordinary and baseless charge
against Donaldson. knew that he
had remained in town, and | had tax
en- some pains to make sure that he
was not repeating his accusation. Had
he done 30 should have made trouble
for him. But so far as could judge
his main business was to drive about
the town in light top buggy and look
mysterious.
The vehicle in question was standing
before the door of the hotel, and the
horse was fastened to an iron hitching
post AS we approached the spot from
one side Kelvin and Thorndyke came
up from the other. 80 that 1t seemed
likely that there would be rather In
teresting encounter before the door Of
the hotel.
Gillespie remained poised upon the
step, and as we came near Donald
bowed to him.
"Aha, the wonder-boyr' said Giles
pie. What sort Of weather are we
going to have next Christmasr'
'srhe weather Is fine today" replied
Donald, pausing. BE content with
that"
Gillespie turned to me-
1--WE got some interesting facts for
you, Mr. Harrington" said he. They
won't please your young friend there
very much"
1T would suggest that this is hardly
the place to disclose Them" said l.
NO" he answered, 'and I'm not quite
ready yet"
THAT was the trouble with you the
other day." said injudiciously. you
fred OF the gun before 1t was loaded. F"
1t is a fault Of mine that l am al
ways impatient with drunken man.
Nothing else makes me 80 angry as
foolishness, and at the head of all fol-
lies stands inebriation. On this occa-
sion Gillespie was seized with the sud
den and absurd anger which often
marks a certain stage OF intoxication.
"If you want me to talk right here, -
said he, "I'll show the whole business
up. I'm dead on to this boy. I can
tell you the whole game from A to T."
A crowd was collecting. Kelvin and
Thorndyke had stopped and were In
terested spectators. I caught glimpse
Of Donald out of the corner OF my eye
and saw that he was pale with some
strong emotion, which Judged to be
wrath, though 1t was really mere mis-
cry, as l afterward learned
why don't you so onY' said he to
Gillespie. ''Tell what you know here
and now"
Tomorrow will do" said the detec-
tive, beginning to descend the steps.
Tomorrow I'll come to see you at
your Office, Mr.. Harrington"
1T shan't be there" said l.
'sThen I'll find you over to the juno
tion," he rejoined. 'rOh, shan't have
any trouble in keeping track OF you
tomorrow"
Donald stepped forward into the
mans path. I saw that some unusual
impulse was upon. the boy, and 1t af-
fected me with a peculiar thrill.
had often seen him show the same
aspect, but never with such intensity.
Frank Gillespie" said he, III you
have anything to say upon this mat
ter speak now. Tomorrow will be too
late. If you wait till then, warn you
that you will not speak at all. Now is
yostr time, and there is no other"
He extended his right hand and
touched Gillespie upon the breast over
the heart. He has declared since then
tai, that he was wholly unaware Of It,
And think that Is one Of the strongest
points in the case.
AS to the immediate effect Of his
words and manner, l never saw the
like. There was such silence that
it seemed as II the whole town of Tun-
bridge had stopped to take it's breath.
In certain moments Donald undoubt-
eddy exercises an influence upon those
about him which has no rational ex-
PLANTATION.
Gillespie put up his hand and Gov
cred the spot which Donald had
touched.
"Hocus poeust~ be cried somewhat
hoarseIy. "I7l attend 30 your case to-
morrow"
He brushed past Donald and unhitch-
ed the horse with 50 much nervous bus
tie that the animal was irritated and
started Just az HiITesple nad foot up
ON the step OF the buggy. The man
jerked the reins with his right hand.
slipped upon the step and turned about
80 that be was thrown against the
hitching post the iron ball upon the
top Of Il striking him with considerable
force upon the breast. The horse stop
ped, and Gillespie tottered back against
q wheel Of the buggy. His face was
very white and somewhat contorted.
Such was my state Of nervous and
superstitious apprehension that | ex-
pected to see the man fall dead, though
in ordinary circumstances should not
have feared q serious result from the
accident Evidently was not alone in
my alarm. for a strangely suppressed
and inarticuiate cry went up from the
group upon the sidewalk. and several
men stepped forward to assist Giles
pie. He recovered himself. however
without help. climbed into his carriage
this time with sufficient care. and drove
away.
Donald" said In his ear, what
did you meanT'
"MeanT be repeated as If dazed
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