Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-02-07
.. 1T WAS FOR HER SAKE
By CHARLES GARVICE


had refused TO tell the story of the
murder TO the counsel, as he had re
fused to tell 1t TO everyone else
Mr. Edgar looked around
Il call Lord Granville" he said; and
Berthe, who had been standing as near
the box as he could possibly get,
stepped again into the witness.box.
Now, my lord" said Mr.. Edgar
boldly, please tell us all you know of
Lord ClydesfOld. | ask you TO re-
serve nothing. | have no fear of the
truth"
Then Lord BERTHE, with an ernest
ness which went to the hearts Of all
who heard him, spoke Of his long
| knowledge OF Faradeane; how t;,ey
had been ut Elton together-he the
younger and the weaker Faradeane
| (ur Lord ClydesfOld) the stronger and
the protector; how, all through theic
lives, Faradeane had proved himself
the truest OF friends and the most up
right, honorable and lofty-mnded Of
men Such man as my friend Lord
Clydesfold is simply incapable of muir
derl" he wound mp, and there was q
buzz of applause.
You knew nothing of this secret
marriage with the gipsy?" asked
Edgar
Nothing" replied Lord BERTHE.
Have you ever seen this revolver
in Lord Clydesfold's possession"
BERTHE took It In his hand
Never ! do not believe 1t TO be
his, feel sure that 1t Is not his. 1t
Is quite unlike him to carry, or even
possess u revolver Why, you know,
ely he said turning quickly and re-
proachfully TO the prisoner, you
know you have always ridiculed the
practice of carrying revolver"
"Sllence!' cried the usher. do not
address the prisoner"
Berthe crimsoned, and faint lad
smile passed over Faradeane's face as
II he should say;
1T is all OF no use, BERTHE; give 1t
up"
Olivia clutched her fathers arm.
You hear! The revolver Is not
his"
The squire shook his head silently.
Look at the revolver again lou
see those Initials? Is IL usual for Lord
ClydesIold to cut his inltlals--the IN
initials OF his assumed name on articles
belonging to him?"
NO | never knew him TO do such a
thing before"
DO you consider that those initials
have been recently cut, Lord Gran
ylle2"
Really my lord " said Mr.. sewell.
this Is not evidence"
I shall not interfere" said the
Judge, almost grimly.
They are recently cut" said BERTHE.
! 1T never belonged to Lord Clydesfold
He wouldn't have bought revolver OF
this descriptions a trumpery silver
plated thlngl' and he put 1t from him
with a gesture of contempt. which
made the crowd exchange chances.
You left England suddenly. Lord
Granville" said MI Edgar; you saw
your friend Lord Clydesrold before
you LETT"
Il did; few hours before. ! have
cause to rcmemDer It,"
! Mn Edgar pricled up his ears.
May ask you what you mean ," he
said 'Will you tell us why you inft
England"
BERTHE glanced for one halt-second
towards the pale, lovely face which to
him was like a star IA ue ease,
crowded court
Must ! 9nswcr that?" he said
You must"
II left in consequence Of a @3eu,
disappointment" said poor BERTHE, his
face downcast,
"A Observation-Disclosures" asked Mr..
Edgar who would have spared no uaG
IN his endeavor to save the client who
would not stretch out his finger TO save
himself did Lord ClydesCold know
OF thisP"
He did, said ..crtlc in low voice
He had been, as he has always been.
the truest, staunchest friend through
this trouble. II was he who advised
ME to so abroad, who gave me the
| sympathy and counsel OF a brother.
owe to him that | did not give way
and go to the bad"
He stopped and raised his eyes
they We're molst--to the spot where
Olivia sat,
Mr.. Edgar saw The glance and his
own eyes grew keen,
~ am sorry to nave TO ask YOU the
question, but | must 10 it, Was the
lady with whom YOU were In love,
Miss Vanley?'
BERTHE flushed, then he raised his
head and said in low, grave voice;
1T was Miss Nanley"
Nov Mrs, Bradstone? said dr
Edgar,
Olivia covered her face with her