The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-11-11

denly started and listened. THAT is
a mans footsteps in the passage out
side; is it Mr.. B~ostock's?"
No." the girl replied, turning hel
head aside in some confusion.
DIR. ,Quave's?"
NO, dearest. Don't heed 1T: wha,
does 1T matter?"
Tell me who it is, Veronica. I viii
"oh, darling. why do you ask me-
It's a policeman"
Olive 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.
Il am all right now. Veronica. You
can send for Mr.. Bostock," Mrs. Dunn
barton replied, wiping away the per-
SEPARATION which had gathered on her
white face.
A moment later the door opened and
George Bostock entered. He went
quickly forward to where Mrs. DUN
barton sat inc too 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
a'O" az 1AA pOSSa Va
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.
II know, l Know" he answered rapid
ly, his voice full of pain.
You did not-you did not think me
guilty?"
az? Not for a moment" he replied
fervidly.
Thank God!" She murmured. There
We're two at least in the world who be-
lieved her incapable Of this crime: the
two whose faith n 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 face expressing the anxiety
he felt.
"Annearances are all against me. 1
%suppose?"
so far. But who Knows? I came
here at once to consult with you-to
advise you. If l may?
If you WILL" she replied quietly,
pathetically. Intuitively she felt that
he. lac resolved to help her with all
his strength, let the effort cost him
what 1t might. My cousin, Valerius
Galbraith. Is OF his way to Egypt" she
said after a moments consideration.
He may be in Paris yet. Perhaps it
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. II you APP
prove l will &c and see Coris G. Son
at once"
DO as you please" she answered. L
feel sure you will act for the best"
There 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 wore conveyed, but after a sec
ond's silence, said:
you have not asked me how-how
1t happened-last night"
II didn't wish to distress YOU" he
replied, seeing how weak you are to-
day"
Il will tell you" she murmured. turn
Ing pale at the recollection Of the pre-
vious nights tragedy.
mot now; 1t pains you too much
another time" he suggested.
IT'S best you should know all as
soon as possible." she responded, brac-
ing herself to ecount what had passed
between her n the man whose lips
were silenced forever.