The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-03-23

hte Hixton road tragedy. Without
much difficulty MackWorth had learned
of Galbraith's absence from his hotel
on that date, and armed Win his tact
had FASTENED to London, resolving
further TO trace the movements OF the
| man who il now seemed possible was
! connected with David Dumbarton's
death. With morning Mackworth found
his labors unnecessary. NaierluS mao
! escaped. leaving a letter which
! acknowledged his deed.
When in due time a jury u re-
! turned a verdict declaring Nalerius
Galbraith guilty of the death OF David
Dutnharton, the innocence alike OF
Olive and George Bostock was estab-
iiShed. That the latter had confessed
10 a murder Of which he had lot been
guilty was set down by the press. and
received by the public as Il consequence
Of the delirium from which he had suf-
fered, self accusation being a not UNI
common occurrence with those whose
minds We're temporarily deranged by
drink, ~ nr accidents -
AS time passed, George Bostock's
consciousness. at first faint and fitting,
gradually strengthened and etained ite
hold for longer periods; and five. days
after the last operation he was en-
abled to answer questions. His re-
pies, WHICH We're Always III nlOlO-
syllable, seemed delivered With reluc-
lance. and it was thought advisable
not to tax his mind by addressing in
Quiries, or enlighten him regarding
what had happened until his brain re-
gained more of it's former strength.
But whenever his eyes lnet those of
Headwick. who visited him daily, it
was noticed their expression was one
of anxiety, which sometimes increased
L. > u h. H. -~.
and he made no statements.
Again and again, Headwick had felt
prompted TO tell him Of Galbraith's
confession, but that he feared to dis
obey orders. But when one afternoon,
While seated beside the patient, the
latter suddenly asked:
How is she?"
Headwick, knowing to whom he re-
ferred, assured him she was we'll. A
look Of contentlnent that relieved its
WEAKNESS passed across Rostock's face.
Then his frienu, bending over him,
said in a low voice:
I'VE know now that you made a mis-
take, thai you killed Dunbar
ton"
Bostock looked at the speaker fixed
~. anXiously. Wonderingly, but made
no reply.
You understand what 1 say?" Head
wick asked.
Yes, but why do you think l was
miStaken"' he whispered.
Because the man who was s,uilty
has confessed and given proof OF his
crime"
The eyes Of the sick man became so
brilliant, his white face so excited, that
HeadWick began to fear the conse-
quences of his action.
THE man who was guilty-then her
innocence is p~roved?"
Beyond all doubt, and yours. too.
who was it ."
"Valerius Galbraith.'
George Bostock closed his eyes, his
mind could bear no more, and con-
seriousness forsook him. Throughout
the remainder of the day and the fol-
lowing night his symptoms were fever
lsh, but next morning he was calmer,
n his friend not being there he Gag
erly asked the nurse for particulars
regarding Valerius Galbraith's confess
sion. And they being given him he
remained silent and thoughtful, pom
dering over what he had heard, dwell
ing on the mystery which had sur
rounded the>tragedy, of the part he had
felt prompted to take when believing
himself dying, and on the speculations
which had perplexed him on recognize
ing that he was destined to ecove
That h had been proved blame
less had been his first, and was low
his predominant thought; that he
likewise was shown to be guiltless filled
him with infinite relief, for in the dis
lance he foresaW a prospect of happi-
which might crown his life. And
presently HeadWick entered car
rying flowers whose color frightened
II whose odor perfumed the ward, he
was surprised to see how well his
friend appeared.
How thoughtful of YOU, how kind,
said.
The thought and kindness are not
mine" replied Headwick. but Mrs.
Dumbarton's. Almost every evening,
l nave, at her request, been to see her
n a might report your progress. To-
day she has sent Q these"
Bostock. who was sitting propped up
by pillows in bed, took the flowers, and
while apparently smelling them, raised
them to his lips, his haggard face be-
coming illuminated by inward joy.
You will tell her how grateful I
am he said, longing to say more, but
contenting himself with the idea that
she would understand his feelings, and
hoping he soon might be able to ex-
press them to her in person.
But this was not to happen as soon
as he expected. One who had travelled
81 Lar INTO Tie valley OIL SnadoW does
readily retrace his steps to per
feet health, and though the longing
for life which came upon him, together
with the prospect of what it might
bring. aided his strength, 1t was -four
months from the date of his accident
before he was permitted to leave the
hospital.
So soon as she vas able to leave her
rooms h was ordered TO the Riviera,
there to remain until winter had
passed, SO that when George Bostock
had left the hospital in February she
still abroad and had by that time
Amos recovered her strength.
Concluded Next Week.)
Philadelphia Press: Mrs. Lyon