The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-08-13
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CHAPTER ".
When I next saw my friend, in the
Tombs, he was cool and self possessed,
but thought that detected hard
ness about him that had never seen
before. l offered such comfort as was
possible under the circumstances. We
had yet to argue the motion for new
trial, and If that were denied an appeal
would be made. More than a year
would elapse before the matter could
be adjudicated, and meanwhile he had
the right to be released on bail, and
But he interrupted me. mo. Ora
ham," said he Il have thought it all
over very carefully, and l shall con-
fest the matter no further l am the
victim of either conspiracy or fate, and
in either case | don't see how l can
successfully resist. l have gone over
all the evidence in my mind. and l
have not word of censure for the
Jury. If / didn't positively know that
was innocent l believe the testimony
would have convinced me OF my own
guilt. l shall take my sentence as
hravely as l can, knowing that l am
not the first man unjustly convicted by
circumstantial evidence which he
couldn't overcome. The prison stripes
will not degrade me in the eyes of Ag-
mes. A few years will soon pass away.
and when l come out we shall be mar
ried and go away-go somewhere where
my disgrace will not be knOwn-and--
and
Here he choked and broke down and,
after q manifest struggle with himself,
surrendered his strong frame to con-
vulsive sobs. l made no effort to
check his emotion. l thought of the
trite antithesis between the sapling
that bends and the forest giant that
consents to be snapped asunder rather
than bow before the blast. When the
winds fury dies away and the clouds
are rifted by the sun, the sapling will
once more lift its head, and through its
freshened crown of foliage the rain
drops will fall, like tears of pity. upon
the splintered trunk beneath.
At length he recovered his self con-
even tried to smile.
Twill you see herr" he asked. "Will
you tell her how worship her for her
heroism in the courtroom! Say to her
that if she can find it in her heart to
visit me in this place the brave mem
DRY of her visit will flood my cell with
sunlight
l promised and soon afterward left
him.
That afternoon I had caller. "a
lady in black was the comprehensive
description of her by my sententious
Office boy, but when he opened the
door had no difficulty in recognizing
her even through her veil.
Miss Etheridgev' And l hastily
placed a chair, for she seemed about to
faint.
"Mr. Graham, have you seem Mr..
Scarborough?
"Yes," answered, "this morning"
"How is he feeling?'
"Worried, of course, but bearing up
like the brave, noble fellow he always
was''
when will they take him to-
away? Poor girl! She could not force
her lips to form the word prison in
connection with her lover.
Il cannot TELL" I replied, dreading to
add to her distress. IF he would per-
nit me to employ the customary legal
tactics in such cases he might soon re-
gain at least temporary freedom
And he will not?" The words were
painted rather than spoken
HE has not yet consented" I an
swered guardedly, "but have hope Of
being able to persuade him."
"He must.' she burst forth passion
ately Tell him so for me. He must
come out of that place tomorrow if he
wants to see me. Oh, Mr.. Graham, my
aunt is going to take me abroad on
Saturday. She says that it must be
all over between Jack and me; that
shall not marry a-a-Oh, how can
say it?-a convicted felonv
Her face was white and fearless, and
l thought I could read there a spirit
that it would be hard to break and q
soul that would remain steadfast until
death.
"Miss Etheridge," I said, III your
aunt carries you to Europe on Satur-
days steamer your only hope Of seeing
Jack before sailing is to visit him at
the Tombs. 1t will be impossible un-
der any circumstances to secure his
liberation between now and then"
expected to see at least shudder.
I thought that might have to convey
Jacks message to her. But did not
know her courage. Her eyes did not
droop nor her voice falter as she look
ed at me and said simply:
4 will 60 tomorrow, but you must
accompany me- At what time shall we
go?'
What time will best suit you"
For a moment the grand head was
bent forward, bringing the white,
shapely neck into greater prominence.
Il can command the carriage from
10 till II. will do my shopping this
afternoon and have my parcels deliy-
cred at a place where can find them