The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-11-10

denly started and listened. That is
a mans footsteps in the passage out
side; is It Mr.. B~ostock'sT"
No" the girl replied. turning her
head aside in some confusion.
"Dr. Quave's?"
No, dearest. Don't heed it; what
Tell me who it is, Veronica. I will
know--tell me-"
"Oh. darling, why do you ask me
It's a policeman"
Div Dumbarton grew white and
drew a long, deep breath.
sit down, mother, here In this easy
chair. How pale and haggard you
look the girl said, unable to restrain
her tears.
II am all right now, Veronica. You
barton replied, wiping away the per-
spiration which had gathered IN her
white face.
A moment later the door opened and
George Bostock entered. He went
quickly forward to where Mrs. Dunn
barton sat and took her hand. She
looked into his eyes and failed to see
their either Interrogation, shrinking or
blame; only a great pity. a deep ten
derness, and beyond these. a feeling
which even then touched and warmed
her desolate and Responding heart-a
feeling before scarce suspected. but
now realized beyond all possibility OF
doubt.
MY dear friend, this is terrible
this Is terrible!" he said in a grave,
troubled voice.
Il am innocent" she replied, lift
ing her eyes to his again.
Il know, l know he answered rapid
ly, his voice full of pain.
You did not-you did not think me
guilty?"
"a? Not for a moment" he replied
fervidly.
Thank God!" she murmured. There
were two at least in the world who be-
lieved her incapable Of this rhine: the
two whose faith and trust in her she
valued most.
In the pause that ensued, sounds Of
a slow. measured step in the corridor
outside, once more fell ominously on
her ears.
But the position In which you are
placed" George Bostock said I'M
easily, his d expressing the anxiety
he felt.
"An~nearances are all against me, I
suppose"
so far. But who knows? came
here at once to consult with you-to
advise you, If l may?
III you WILL" she replied quietly,
pathetically. Intuitively She felt that
he la resolved to help her with all
his strength, let the effort cost him
what it might. My cousin, valerius
Galbraith, is on his way to Egypt" she
said after a moments consideration.
He may be IN Paris yet. Perhaps 1t
would be well to send for him"
He will read of the the occurrence
In the papers and be sure to return.
Meanwhile, you must have the best
legal advice you can get. If you ap-
prove l will go and see Coris & Son
at once"
do as you please" she answered.. 1
feel sure o will act for the best"
Their is no time to lose" he said,
rising; and then adding with some
hesitation. you know the Inquest will
take place tomorrow, when you will
be expected to attend"
She WINGED visibly at the thought
his words conveyed, but after a sec
ond's silence. said:
You have not asked me how-how
1t happened-last night"
Il didn't wish to distress you" he
replied, seeing how weak you are to-
day"
II will tell YOU" she murmured, turn
Ing pale at the recollection of the pre-
vious nights tragedy.
Not now; 1t palms you too much
another time" he suggested.
It's best you should know all as
soon as possible" she responded, brac-
Ing herself to recoun what had passed
between her n the mar whose lips
were silenced forever.