Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25
THE ACCOMPIICE
FREDERICK TREVOR HILL.
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his questioner's lead.
1T could not be done without leaving some
mark in the flower beds below" he asserted
directly, to the jury.
speaker and instantly changed his tone.
Did I ask you anything about flower
bedS?' he Numbered.
mo, but
mo, sir. But"
Are you so anxious to convict this young
woman that you volunteer theories for her
destruction?".
mo, sir. Not at all, sir. I-I-er-"
The witness was already in a f1utter at
the fierce furry of questions. But the storm
abated almost as quickly as it had begun.
We'll, sir?"
and reassuring sound, and the frightened
architect cringed to them Wagging for favor
L merely meant to say that an escape
from the veranda roof except by the window
would be difficult he answered, lamely,
Difficult for you-you mean"
Yes. sir. Quite so. Precisely"
THAT is ALL"
Barstow resumed his seat, and, after a
lew questions from Gilbert, calculated to
cover his retreat, the witness was about to
retlre when l requested the courts permits
sion TO ask question. Instantly the Judge
recalled the witness and an expectant
h hush settled over the room, and en-
ton l could not Immediately collect my
thoughts. Finally, however, I recovered
my self-possession and requested the archi-
tect to look at his plan of the Shaw house.
mere Is a window In the ground floor
OF the kitchen annex or wing Immediately
at the right of the veranda roof as you
lace the building, is there not?" l asked
Inc witness nodded. but if he deemed a
silent answer sufficient for an inquisitive
Juror he was speedily disillusioned
Answer the question, Mr.. Witness" d.
reeted the judge, the stenographer cannot
be expected to interpret dumb show"
The man flushed angrily, and answering
IN the afhrmative, favored me with glance
of superiority.
If the shutters of that ground floor win
cow We're open" l inquired, what would be
the distance from the edge of the veranda
roof to the edge of the nearest kitchen
shutter?"
The witness glanced at his plan and calm
ly settled back in his chair
Really could not say" he answered.
IN bored tone
Why not?'' 1 demanded, with rising re-
sentiment,
Kitchen window" he retorted quickly
A roar of laughter greeted this response
and my face turned crimson as I endeayor-
ed to make myself heard above the thunder
of the judges gavel.
If there are no shutters to that window
1t Is not right" 1 began
II am not responsible for the deficiencies
of the house, SIR" drawled the witness,
eiiN sNSoh. tAic duOLcLcS pTokG out IN I'M
controllable delight
But was savagely aroused and the mo-
ment order was restored 1 rose from my
seat flaming with indignation.
There are shutters to that Window" I
asserted, angrily. Il know what am talk
ing about"
Now, now, Mr.. Lambert" interposed
the judge. you mustn't be witness AMI
examiner, too. Please take your seat. sir l
Will settle this question Haven't you a
photograph of the premises, Mr. Gilbert? '
Yes, sir" responded the prosecutor. pull
Ing out huge envelope. Here it isl CT
fer it in evidence"
With or without the shutters?' demand
ed Barstow.
Gilbert drew the exhibit from its envei-
ope and hastily examined 1t.
The window has shutters" he admitted
smilfngly, Instantly the audience burst into
applause, and never until that moment did
L realize the exhilaration of popular ac-
claim
glanced gratefully over the room as the
judge and the attendants hammered it to
order, and my eyes suddenly rest
ed on Barbara Frayne, her face
radiant with approval. and l flushed with
pride and happiness. It was only for one
glad instant that our eyes met, but when
l turned away I knew that Barstow had
OWNED the secret of my futile resignation
from the jury.
(ro be continued tomorrow