The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-01
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hut you have heard what Mrs. Weber
says Of the chtld's past good record.
know also, that Mr.. and Mrs.
Methven trusted her implicitly and
she has been 50 much about their
house when she has visited Doris,
that had she been inclined to dis
| honesty she woul have had plenty
Of opportunity to have exercised 1t
there. II this Jennie is made to con-
fess. some light may be thrown on
the matter which viii at least pre-
sent extenuating circumstances in
Marines favor"
True" rejoined the Judge. AT
any rate we must see your sister at
once"
Il am sorry to say" replied Mar
shall, that she is In Europe with
Mr.. and Mrs. Methven."
When is she expected to return %
Not for some time. know, how
ever. that If her presence was neces-
sary, she would manage to get here
somehow Even II I had to go and
bring her back. l am convinced that
the case against that poor child
yonder, is not SO black as 1t looks.
were the facts all know"
The judge smiled at Marshalrs
youthful impetuosity and confidence
and shook his head doubtfully.
Il hope" he said. 1T may prove
as you say. But these children at
institutions like the orphan asylums,
are sometimes unfortunate In their
antecedents. They inherit qualities
which do not necessarily crop out
while they are very young, but
which develope later. Just as it ap-
pears these dishonest tendencies have
developed In this young Marine. I
do not say it is so in her case, but
you must take into consideration
the possibilities.
Il recommend a case of bluff. >"
said Marshall. passing over the
theory advanced by his Honor. I'm
regard to Jennie Cowles. If you,
sir, could approach her and pretend
to know all there is to know, she
would probably weaken if she is
guilty. If she stands her ground.
why then, all we can do is to send
for Doris and learn what we can
from her"
That might be good pIan," as
sented Judge Holden. "I was about
to suggest it myself. Marine has
such frank and honest look that
1t is hard for me to believe her
guilty in spite of the circumstances.
which certainly do appear against
her. You and Mrs. Weber can ferret
out the facts as we'll as l could. and
] would recommend tht you attempt
this at once
After thanking the Judge, Mrs.
Weber, with Marshall and Marine
started for the asylum. On their ar
rival, Jennie, who was still in at
tendance upon the door, first looked
amazed and then turned pale.
Jennie" said Mrs. Weber, 81 want
you in my Office
Jennie accompanied her re-
luctantly.
Now" continued the matron
after the door had closed, I'VE have
learned additional facts which impli-
cate you very seriously in the tangle
for which Marine has been so severe
" punished"
Marine, it will be remembered, was
not present when Marshall's tale had
been told, SO she was as much sur
prised to hear Jennie thus arraigned.
as had Jennie been to see her return.
The latter, startled and off her guard.
did not make any effort to defend her
self. She took it for granted that
had told all and her lip curled
into a sheer of hatred as she turned
and said fercely:
SO you decided to tell, did you?
Little tattle-talel"
Marine sprang to her feet with a
denial on her lips and a flush of
anger mounting to her temples at
the unjust accusation.
But a firm hand gripped her wrist
and a quiet voice said:
sit down"
The hand and the voice were those
Of Marshall
The anger fed from Marines face
and she obeyed mechanically.
Let her abuse you as much as
she wants" the quiet voice went on.
while Jennie continued her TRADE.
II knew you were a little sneak.
but I've had pretty good time max
ing fool Of you after all and If my
turn has come, I'm ready"