The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-01
~ CASE IN
DUPLICA


TIprl1-e affl Howard Nqrss4t4 10y
each other deSotediy, Henry
fonr paars older than HOxaE4, but
io5i,ed Touneer ne had been injured
vvIsen 4 child. and this had RETARDED
IA development. When he wns seven
years Old q cyclone passed over the
tovvn where they lived, leaving the
svyatIl Of a gigantic scythc behind Il
T,be brothers had been lett alone ~
the house, Henry in charge Of Z ana
OF his little brother Howard AZ tle
time OF the passage Of the WTlllriSsl nu
Howard was asleep. Feeling th94ho
crushing down upon them l4enIs
planted himself above his youngeL
brother to protect him. When several
hours later they were taken out FROM
under the fallen tinbers, Howard was
found to be unhurt, but Henry lad re
ceIyed severe injuries.
And now ut tWenty-six and twenty
two respectively Henry was small ana
thin aud pale, Howard a well dover
oped, stalwart man Henry tfelt Tue
same affection for his brother as When
he had saved him from death. Howafd
lived under a constant reminder OF the
sacrifice Henry had made for him, and
It was his aim to heap benefits upon
the brother who had taken the burden
that had permitted his own develop
ment Howard was never so wen
pleased as at discovering some want
Of Eenry's that he could supply. The
pair were observed by their friends,
who said that II one brother married
the other would receive blow f-om
which he would never recover.
Fortunately they both fell in love al
the same time and with sisters Henry
became engaged to Della Martin, and
Howard soon after became engaged to
her sister Belle. 1t was said that
howard proposed to the sister Of his
brother's fancee to save himself from
being left with no one to love. How.
ever this may be, both brothers seemed
satisfied.
Henry Corwith, deprived of the
physique with which to live strenu'
ous life, found compensation In ART
After learning all OF his profession
that could be drawn from American
preceptors he resolved to go abroad 10
study. Belle Martin possessed musical
tastes and concluded to take course
of music in Germany. 1t was agreed
| that the two should cross the ocean III
the snme vessel, and upon arrival lien
nv was to go to Paris, Belle to Berlin
They sailed in The autumn and We're
to return the following summer.
| = Howard Corwith endured the separaF
Il
| best he could. Howard and Della hssds
a common interest and naturally turn
i ed to each other for comfort Ench
found in the other listener into
!, whose ear to pour a story of enforced
separation. Howard talked of Belle,
and Della talked Of Henry. The inter
change of sympathy was perfect.
Ten months passed. Henry hnu
Belle wrote that they would meet in
| the same
| steamer. Howard's friends when APP
I.prised of his brothers. and his tiancee'a
return congratulated him warmly, Fut
Howard, instead of looking happy over
| the approaching reunion, wore a trou
bled look. As the time for the absent
| ones return drew near this evidence
Of some secret dread increased, and on
the day of the arrival Howard seemed
i threatened with nervous pro5tration.
Della Martin Went to New York to
j meet her sister, the two girls having
arranged to pass a few days In the
i city. Howard Corwlth sent word that
he was not well enough to go on to
meet his brother and his hancee, and
Henry on reaching port took the INST
train home. Howard drove to the STA
/ ton for him. At their meeting Henry
i noticed that Howard looked right past
! him, avoiding meeting his eye. Henry
sIGhed and bent his head. The pres
sure of hands was cold and the meet
ing entirely devoid of warmth. As
they drove home together Henry said;
"FIetcher came to see you suppose.
and brought you the commissions
gave him for you2''
yes"
Henry sighed aud gazed far away.
'Fletcher told me all about you, said
Howard.
"It was pleasant season for you
and Belle to be together In Switzer-
land"
Yes"
BY this time they reached the house
and, aIighting, went into the library,
where they had so often smoked and
talked and exchanged condolences
Then Henry saId
"EIoward, this thing is killing you"
"How did you know it?" Howard
asked, quickly locking up ut his
brother.
Il knew Fletcher would give you
the facts replied Henry without no
ticing the question. ''I saw what was !
on your mind the moment arrived"
you are right in assuming that 1t Is
| killing me. To think that you who have
borne the burden for me all these year
and must always bear It should have
such n brother"
"What do you mean, HowardT
~ mean that am dog. You know