Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-02
THE ACCOM- PLICE
BY
FREDERICK TREVOR HILL.
Copyright, 1905, by Harper & Brothers.
All rights reserved.

| ing, jocular manner, and his face was stern
| and masterful as he raped out the retort
| Il heard him dismiss US for the day-it
! that's what you mean" | answered
| And you also heard him expressly state
| that you were not to leave the town with
! out his special permission
| l gazed at the speaker in amazement, for
| L never expected him to carry the matter
! as far as this. To put words in the judge S
! mouth to prevent me from taking his place
| with Miss trayne was not only contempti-
| Die but dangerous.
Il heard him say nothing of the sort ;" /
Tetorted. Indignantly.
Then you must have left the room be-
fore he explained himself" he responded,
quietly Anyway, you know it now
L do not consider myself bound by what
you tell me- l asserted. promptly.
stun l hope you will not attempt TO leave
Melton without consulting the judge" he
persisted.
Il am entirely able to take care of my
self, Mr.. Gilbert" 1 retorted, gathering up
my reins.
But the prosecutor did not seem inclined
to terminate the interview.
Il don't wonder you're annoyed Mr.
lambert he commented. sympatheticaly
ana II this were my personal case | would
not say word. But YOU see, if l let you
go beyond the proper limits without au-
thority there might be some danger of the
Verdlct being set aside, and | can't afford
10 subject the people to any such risk"
ne man spoke earnestly and disinterest-
EFFORT to stop me just as l was leaving the
court room. What if the judge had really
gwen US some parting instructions which
Where ignorance is bliss It's folly
10 De wise, l suggested lame
ly IF it's embarrassing for Mr..
Gilbert to know what the Jurors are doing,
suppose he remains ignorant of my where
abouts''
"A supposidon contrary to fact leads to
iiIoSlc2I results. Mr.. Lambert he laughed
Inc mischief is done and can't be I'M
done. You can very easily force me TO take
a disagreeable stand in this matter, but
certainly hope you won't do so.''
glanced down the road as the sound
OF approaching hoofs reached my ear, and
could see Miss Frayne cantering toward
us.
DO you contemplate forbidding me to
accompany Miss Frayne?" l inquired, iron
Gilbert frowned impatiently
Do be reasonable. Mr. LAMBERT he ex-
Claimed The court has already forbidden
you TO leave Melton, and l am merely try
ITO play policeman 1 interrupted, sar-
No. To play fair" he answered, with
Miss Frayne was already passing on the
FAR side of the road but for a moment I
hesltated to follow her. She rode on a few
rods and then halted and turned in her
saddle. " "
Aren't YOU coming, Mr. Lambert?'' she
called, ana then, as she noted the prose
cHtei hand on my bride rein, she added,
Iaughngly: Won't Mr. Gilbert let you
nicely" -''''-
glanced at the prosecutor His hand on
Tie bride was liberty. His smile was an
i will take all responsibility which at
taches to my action, Mr. Gilbert" | an
iouneed' IN low tone Good morning
AL the touch of my heel my horse sprang
stop me.
Don blame me for what happens" was
his final warning
/ have never blamed him for what hap
pened.
Go be continued tomorrow