The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-30

bailir. bustling forward and laying
rough hand upon her shoulder.
Go back to your place"
It was magnificent to see Marshall
draw himself up to his full. glorious
height and as he involuntarYv
clenched his hands to hear him
thunder:
Mind what you're about Hands
on this child!"
Il thought she was trying to es-
CAPE" replied the bailiff weakly. in
an injured and apologize tone. cowed
by Marshalls athletic proportions.
commanding presence and flashing
eyes.
Marshall. after gently disengag-
ing himself from Marines clinging
arms and putting her aside, turned
TO the court respectfully and said:
My name is Marshall Merrie-
weather. Here is my card. would
like to say few words to you in
reference TO the case of this young
girl
The name, spoken by the youth had
a noticeable effect on almost every
person in the room. Even the Judge
appeared to reflect the Difference the
spectators Immediately assumed. For
young Marshall was well known to be
the sole heir to his fathers. Isaac
Merrieweather's. millions and the
Merrieweather estate was among the
greatest in America.
Having gained the permission OF
Judge Holden to speak. Marshall
proceeded:
What l am about to relate. may
have no bearing on the case in hand.
but | am inclined to believe it has.
My acquaintance with the matter is
slight, but my interest IS great. I
understand this child is accused Of
theft. Am I right?"
The court NODDED
II met Mr.. Wood, one of the d.
rectors of the asylum, on the ele-
waited train this noon, and he re-
lated to me the circumstances lead
ing up to the present proceedings.
During his recital. he mentioned the
name of an inmate of the home, of
whom | had heard my sister speak.
The reference called to my mind a
circumstance she had related with
reference TO this inmate, and 1t
is my sisters story that wish to re-
peat to your honor"
Proceed" replied Judge Holden.
Marshall looked about the crowded
courtroom in which he was now the
center of interest.
"As the story reflects upon the
integrity of the inmate in question,
would suggest that l relate it To
you privately. after the adjournment
of the court"
Come to me at 4 o'clock sharp.
and will hear what you have to
say" replied the court. referring to
his watch
Marshall thanked his honor and
then turned to Mrs. Weber.
you are the matron OF the
asylum. are you not?" he said in a
low tone.
Eyes. II you can tell me any
think that will tend to throw light
upon this miserable mystery, and
clear this child. you will do me a
great favor, for which I will never
cease to thank you"
Come out into the corridor, where
we can talk without interrupting the
proceedings here, and I will tell you
what little l know" he said.
Just then a bailiff stepped up to
the trio who were about leaving and
told them that Judge Holden OF.
, fered them the use of his chambers
wherein to await the adjournment
Of court. They were thereupoI
ushered into a spacious room com
fortably fitted up with leather couct
and chairs and a large desk, bristlini
with legal documents.
When they had been left alone
J Marshall related to Mrs. Weber al
that Doris had told him of Jenni,
Cowles; Marine, however, being re
fquested by Mrs. Weber to remain a
the other end OF the apartment
while the recital was in progress.