Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-03-24
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much difficulty Maekworth had learned
or Gaibraith's absence from his hotei
on that date, and armed with this fact
had hastened TO, London. resolving
further 10 trace the movements or the
man who it now seemed possible was
Ic~onnected with David Dumbarton's
death. With morning Mackworth found
his labors unnecessary. ValeriuS had
escaped. leaving a letter which
acknowledged his deed
When in due lime a jury had re-
turned a verdict declaring Valerius
4 Galbraith guilty of the death OF David
Duinbarton, the Innocence alike OF
Olive and George BostoCk was estab.
iished. That the latter had confessed
to a murder OF which he had not been
guilty was set down BY the press and
received by the public as a 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, fever or accidents.
AS time passed, George Bostock's
consciousness, at first faint and fitting,
gradually strengthened and retained its
hold for longer periods and five days
after the last operation he was en-
abled to answer questions. His re-
plies, which were always In mono
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 met those OF
Headwick. who visited him daily, II
was noticed their expression was one
of anxiety, which sometimes increased
TO terror. Yet he asked no questions,
and he made no statements.
Again and again, Headwick had felt
prompted to tell him of Gaibraith'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 70 whom he re-
ferred, assured him she was well. a
look of contentnent hat relieved it's
WEAKNESS passed across Bostock's face.
Then his friend, bending over him,
said in a low yoice
I'VE know now tE.tt you made a mis-
take, that you never killed Dunbar
tom
Bostock looked at the speaker fixed
~, a%nxiously, wonder!ngly, but made
no reply.
You understand what l say?" Head
wick asked.
Yes. but why do you think l was
mistaken y he whispered.
Because the man who was guilty
has confessed and given proof CT 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 proved"
Beyond all doubt, and yours, too
Who was it?"
"Valerius Galbraith."
George Bo5tock 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
ish, but next morning he was calmer,
and his friend not being there he Gag
erly asked the nurse for particulars
regarding yalerius Galbraith's onfes
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 a p~erplexed him on ~recogniz-
ing that he vas destined to recover.
That she had been proved blame
less had been his first, and was now
his predominant thought; that he
likewise was shown to be guiltless filed
him with infinite relief. for i'm the dis
lance he foreSaw a prospect of happi-
ness which might crown his life. And
when, presently Headwick entered car
rytng fiowerS whose color frightened
and whose odor perfumed the ward, he
was surprised to see how well his
friend appeared.
How thoughtful of you, how kind"
Bostock said.
THE thought and Kindness are not
mine replied Headwick, but Mrs.
Dumbarton's. Almost every evening.
| have, at her request, been TO see her
that might report your progress. To-
day she has sent you these
lessaes, %ac -a5 sitting PT0DDSa 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 L
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
so far into the valley of shadow does
not readily retrace his steps TO per-
feet health, and though the longing
for life which cafne upon him, together
with the prospect OF what ii might
bring, aided his strength, Ii was four
months from the date of his accident
before he was permitted 70 leave the
hospital.
So soon as she was able to leave her
rooms she was ordered to the Riviera,
there TO remain until winter had
passed, so that when George Bostock
had left the hospital In February she
was still abroad and had by that time
almost recovered her strength.
concluded Next Week.)