Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-11-25

dersd ard stoutly built. His dark com
p~iexion, large brown, slow-moving eyes
heavy brows, and thick black hair, gave
indications of his Celtic origin. Hii
face. which was more round than ovaI
In shape, the chin dimpled, the lips
thick but firm and well curved, indi-
Gated strength, physical and mental, 9
strength which by no means hid It's ex-
preston of gentleness, or concealed the
innate and unmistakable kindness In
his nature. His voice was low pitched
and mellow, his words came slowly and
with hesitation, n his gait was lels-
urely, even and resolute.
His hostess, with that grace OF move
ment and charm Of manner which at
Fiction was powerless TO destroy, well
coined him.
MY father regrets that he is unable
to come tonight" the young man said.
but he has sent me instead, and / have
pared for you today.
He is always thoughtful" Olive
Dumbarton remarked.
You are better, / hope?'
Yes, thanks. | think l feel
stronger"
Mother doesn't look so pale. does
she? r. Veronica said.
Not at ALL" answered Quinton in his
deliberate tones, as he turned his eyes
upon Veronica.
II have Just returned from Brindsi,"
Valerius stated. Mrs. Dumbarton has
told me how kind your father has been,
and / hope to call and thank him to-
morrow or the day after"
I'm sure he will be glad TO see you"
replied Quinton.
I'VE will all work in a ommon
cause" Valerius said, turning his prom
inent blue eyes, now full of anxiety,
upon the young man.
And we must succeed" added Quin-
ton, emphatically.
Veronica cast a glance at him full
of gratitude. Her belief in his ability
was unbounded; what he sought TO do
he must certainly accomplish.
That brings me to mention what |
was anxious, you, Mrs. Dumbarton,
should first hear" said the young nan
in his slow, deliberate n
What is that?" she asked, her large
gray-blue eyes lighting with expecta-
ton.
It's only his morning | remembered
it, and after all Is may not prove of
any use, or may not serve as a clew."
"A clew?" Olive Dumbarton repeated
anxiously.
Il suppose ! was too much upset to
What is it, Quinton? ?" she asked
earnestly.
You know that night
Yes, yes" Olive Dumbarton inter-
rupted.
well, l was going to bed early, be-
fore IL. l knew the hour, because l
had just wound my watch. My bed
room windows faced the road, and as /
looked out | distinctly saw a figure
leaning against the wall which faces
your house and ours"
"A hgure?" echoed Olive Dumbarton.
"Of a man"
"Well-well continue" valerius said,
exasperated by the narrator's slowness.
THAT is ALL"
A sigh of disappointment escaped
Olive Dumbarton's lips.
did you see him move toward the
house, or speak to any one, or act in a
suspicious way?" asked Valerius, his
interest aroused to the highest pitch.
mo. / just saw him stand there
during the minute or so al which I
looked at him. l merely pulled down
the blinds and went to bed"
1T may have been a policeman
suggested Valerius.
I'm sure it wasn't"
''Why?"
Because l could see clearly enough
he did not wear a policeman's uni
form. He had on a slouched hat, and
the lower part of his face al covered
either by a beard or a muller. Some
how ! got the impression he was a for
eigner.''
"A foreigner" repeated olive Dunn
barton.
YES"
Are you sure valerius asked In an
anxious tone, that he was not the
mantle man who lost his life that
night?"
Certain. The foreigner was much
taller, his figure was %slighter, and he
was altogether of a different build"
IF you saw so much you were per-
haps able to see his face" said Valeri-
US, and will eventually be able to
identify him."
mo. AS / told you, he wore a
slouched hat and that Swallowed the
upper part of his face, while the muf-
fler or beard hid the lower part-Then
me was also shaded by the thick ivy
on the top of the wall against which
he stood"
And vet o could see him - said
Valerius, irritated that the young mans
observation had not gone farther.
Il could see sufficient to show me his
height and the outline Of his figure as
| have described him.
After all. he ma not have had any
concern with the tragedy" remarked
Nalerius.
That Is what l begun by saying. .
Quinton responded.
but how cid you come to eoYsaect
him With ii in your mind?v
Wen, it flashed upon me suddenly
today" Quinton answered quietly, "and
| thought l would mention it first TO
Mrs. Dumbartcn. and il she approved
Of my doing so / would then tell Mack
worth what / had seen"
Yes. let him know by all means.
Olive replied in a voice quivering with
nervous anxiety. The smallest inci-
dent may lead 10 discoveries one never
expected You must tell him at once,
orinton.'
~ill so and sec him early tomorrow
II confess / am disappointed. re-
marked Ealbraith quietly. Il thought.
when you began, YOU had really found
something that might take us farther
still.n
"And who knows that this may noteT
the young man answered, turning Ia
Vaierius. There is this 10 be said
Ks the rlan l saw watching Mrs. Dunn
barton's house was not the same who
killed her husband. he may at least
have seen or met the man who did"
How do you make that OUT" Eaieri-
Us asked.
twhs, half an hour hadn't quite
elapsed between the time saw hin
and the time the tragedy occurred. He
cannot have been far off from the
scene, and he may, IL he's innocent
be able to tell somethirg Of the mar
who is not.