The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-03-03
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proved by The fact TINT Galbraith was
IN Paris at The time, he having writer
from the French capital on that day to
Olive Dumbarton. Even IL Nalerius
had been in the Hixton road, 1T did moi
FOLLOW that he had committed a mu--
der for which another man stood self
confessed.
Yet Quinton was haunted by the re-
semblance between Valerius and the
figure he had caught a glimpse of OF
the nigh, of the tragedy. In vain he
strove TO persuade himself that if ii
were Nalcrius he had seen on that
memorable occasion, he. Quinton. would
have recognized him then, or identified
him later. for they had known each
other before the fatal deed took place
and had frequently met since then.
On The other hand, he had merely
seen the figure and not the face of the
man he connected with David Dunn
hartnn's death. and it was the figure,
wearing the same coat, assuming the
sam" attitude. and standing in the
same place which led the young mar
TO believe it was the same individual
lie had seen On both occasions. 1t was
only when lie had drawn neal and
looked into his face that he recognized
Naterius. Had suspicion been directed
to him previously, Quinton might have
seen some resemblance between him
and the other figure, but Nalerius was
the last person in the world whom he
would have regarded With suspicion.
Quinton was puzzled. disturbed and
anxious. Wha, il Valerius had not
been i'm Paris on the night of Dunn
barton's death? The conclusions to
which this idea led We're fraught with
terrible Consequences. In striving to
contro! his Imagination by the exercise
of his reason. his mind became more
perplexed. and he could sleep no more.
He therefore rose early without feeling
rested o: refreshed. and on coming
down to the breakfast room found hin
father and mother each with "A morn
ing paper. in which was set forth in
sensational fashion the confession of
George Bostock, furnished with fuller
details than had been given in the
Journals of the previous evening.
Let us see. mother" Quinton said.
getting behind her chair and leaning
owe her shoulder that he might read
for himself the statements made.
Presently Mrs. Quave. having fin
lshcd With the paper. handed it to her
son. saying, How much we may be
deceived in people. ] could never have
not confesscd.'
Nor L." replied Quinton emphatic
cally.
There's no knowing what a man
may do In Il momen of passion" re-
marked the doctor, as he sat down to
lh' pledhItSl tdDlc ana uncovered the
dish Of bacon and eggs.
Poor. dear Mrs. Dumbarton should
feel intense relief" said Mrs. Quave.
That's the strangest part answered
her husband. She is more distressed
than ever"
Why" asked Quinton. who. having
seen his father since the previous
afternoon. knew nothing of Olive DUN
barton'S opinions.
because she believes Rostock made
this confession to save her"
What. Doesn't she think him
guilty" exclaimed Quinton. hastily
t!inging down his rape.. and staring at
Nothing. not even The mans own
words, will convince her that he killed
Dumbarton.'
But on what grounds docs she be-
heNe Bostock innocent?" inquired the
young man. who became deeply inter
ested AT this unexpected turn in the
case. the feeling of u,ieasiness and the
sense OF mystery which had lllcd him
on his meeting With Nalerius the prnyi-
u night suddenly returning.
SHE mas none that l know of. at
least, save her belief in his character"
She wishes TO make him Il hero"
remarked Mrs. Quave. Il thrifty woman
and an excellent housekeeper. who.
having no magination. prided herself
on her common sense.
You saw her last nighta" Quin,on
said. addressing his father.
Yes. On Bostock's confession being,
made known to her Yesterday evening
she refused to believe in his guilt. and
received such a shock that she tainted,
When | was sent for: she was almost as
bad as on the night her husband was
killed. N
There must be some--:ng in all
this, said Quinton thouphtfully.
III all Whltp' ,Si-nl J~;,
sharply.
In he" refusal to believe Bostock :
guilty: in her opinion that he sacri-
feed himself to save her"
That's merely one of her romantic
ideas nswered Mrs. Quave. n one
would put his head in a halter to
obliSe q Woman"
But you see. mother, he doesn't put
his head in Il halter. He may be dead
by this time. and it cannot then matter!
much to him what people think"
But WIKI should he confess il he
We're not guilty."
10 save the woman he loves. and
whose innocence lie feared could not
be proved
But" said Mrs. Quave in protest.
you surely don believe him innocent
simply becauSe-
Il don't know what to believe" an
severed Q%uinton. but | car conceive
the possibility of his innocence"
u cannot" his mother remarked af-
ter a pause. unless. indeed"
Well said her husband impati-
entity.
Unless Mrs. Dumbarton really
knows who is guilty.
Why. if she did. she would have
spoken long ago exclaimed Quin-
ton.
I'm confident that she doesn't"
added the doctor.
Time will tell" replied his wife as
with a s%agacious nod of her head she
rose and left the table.
Dr. Quave took his morning paper
once more and began TO read. while his
son. with Ii elbow on the table, his
head resting on one hand. became an
sorbed in thought.
The question he had Deer unable to
settle satisfactorily now faced him once
more. Had he really made a mistake
in identifying Nalerius with the man
he had observed on the night of the
tragedy. or was his first impression
on seeing the figure the previous even
ing, correct"
Continued Next Week.)
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