The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-12-29
CHAPTER XIV.

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CHAPTER XIV.
At the words spoken by Angela MeZ-
ga declaring her husband to the muir
derer of David Dumbarton. she who
had been publicly accused of the crime
lay back in her chair, the intense re-
lief at the removal of her burden being
visible in her face, now illumined by an
Inward light which TRANSPORTED and
made her beautiful. The woman'S reve-
iation had come as a reprieve when
least expected, and Olive Dumbarton's
heart was full of gratitude,
Turning to Nalerius, whom she be-
iteved Would share her joy, she saw he
had risen and was facing Angela Me-
"a, on which his eyes were fixed search
ingly, while he strove to conceal, the
strong emotion that had moved him.
Then you are certain it was your
husband who stabbed David Dunbar
TOM" Valerius said in q voice, which,
though low pitched, showed by its vi
bration the depth of his feeling,
"Certain!" Angela Mezza cried in q
loud tone.
"But what will be demanded is
proof-actuaI proof that he committed
the deed"
rs not what I said proof enough ?'
Angela asked, surprised by his ques-
ton.
Not Ii itself"
'"rhen / don't understand your Eng
fish law. the foreign woman replied
hastily.
Il don't wonder. Few English peo-
pie DO" he answered, adding after a
moments pause. DO you know or
suspect where your husband is now"
NO; have no idea; but [ suppose
he must have gone back TO Paris or to
Italy"
surely he can be traced and found"
Olive Dumbarton remarked.
n doubt, no doubt" replied Ealeri-
us hastily.
That is the duty of your police"
Angela Mezza stated.
Now, tell me this" Valerius said,
his eyes still fixed upon the foreigner.
"On hearing of the murder, and of the
suspicion which fell upon an innocent
woman, why did you not come forward
n state what you have told u.s."
TT vas wrong of me not to have
done so, but I can readily explain why
I kept silence" the chorus singer an
swered, as she once more seated her
self, and you will understand my rea-
son" she added, turning to Olive Dunn
barton.
Il am grateful, most grateful. that
you have come even now the author
ess said impreSsively.
You see, when II morning we read
sn the paper of this murder, we knew
that it was MezZa who was guilty; but
Carlo. who was as much frightened
as we women were, forbid us to speak
OF it, for he said, we should get into
oub We were certain, too. MeZza
would be found without help from US,
and YOU must remember the ma is
my husband and | shrink from telling
on him bad as he has been to me. But
when weeks passed and the police did
hot find him out, l grew troubled; for
to W. another suffer for the murder
he comrlitted and to keep silent was
more than l could bear. I begged of
Carlo to tell the police, but he
Wouldn't"
why 2" asked Valerius.
HE was afraid that Mezza's family
might take revenge on him. as they
tnay on me. Then 1 ask ed Marguerite
to come here, but she would not dc
what Carlo forbid. so I came myself
But when I got to the house I grew
frightened, and was going to turn back
then I saw the light in this room and
getting curious to see the lady who
was blamed, I ooked through the win
dow. And when l saw YOU" the for
eigner said, turning to Olive, who sal
listening with all her soul in her eyes
land read the pain you had suffered If
your face--well, Their I no Longer
thought of going back, but I said tc
myself, I would tell you all 1 knew
happen what might a~fterward."
Il am glad you did," the autloress
Replied, IOr what you say VIII Tree me
from the suspicion, from the penalty OF
this crime
81 have only done what is right" the
chorus singer said, adding with a sigh
though l wish it had been some one
else who had set the police on Mezza.'
Arc you willing to repeat to then
what you have said to us?' Valerius
asked.
Yes" she answered, with the com.
posed air Of one who had made up hel
iii
Then / will drive with you at ono
to Mackworth, the detective"
Valerius had now recovered from the
excitement that had seized upon hin
at the narration OF Angela Mezza':
story, and Olive "a surprised by hi.
calm, deliberate tones. If he shared
the relief she felt, there were no visible
signs of such feelings in his face. He
moved slowly oward the end or tn,
room.
Il am ready said the foreigner ris.
Ing.
Div rose likewise. here pale fac,
flushed, her manner nervous.
Il cannot thank you for what yo,
have done for me- she said to Angela
Mega, but you will understand wlat
I feel. You have save me. 1 owe 30,
everything. Cod bless YOU"
The Italian. acting on impulse. held
out her hands to Olive Dumharton
lips apart, was absorbed in thought
Il an glad l came" the chorus singer
said with an air of relief. You Will
suffer no more"
Valerius, whose mind was EVIDENT
preoccupied by what he had heard
bade his cousin good night, promising
she should hear from him IN the morn
ting. Then turning to Angela Mezza