The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-03-11

low, and Darrall between them they slept.
A poor precaution If he had desired his liberty
he might easily have secured it; heavy
their sleep from the fatigue of travel, that they
We're soon oblivious to all mundane things.
The gravity of the charge against him,
sufficient to keep Wallace wakeful during the
early hours and though the handkerchief, with
the infnitesimal drop of blood upon it actually
had NO bearing whatever upon it. he realized
that in the intamed state of public opinion it
might serve important circumstance linked
with whatever proofs they might succeed in
bringing against him-of political antagonism.
Since it the only tangible evidence which
could be presented before the jury clue to
the mystery of Steae's death. connecting him
with it, it might serve to hold him for trial and
detain him from Marguerites side.
After thinking the matter over carefully he
decided in his mnd-since it had real
bearing the case-that for his preser-
walton there would be nothing wrong in poss
essing himself of this supposed clue in order to
prevent its being brought into court.
1t hazardous undertaking, yet success
full. deep the slumber of the officers
Rising cautiously from the bed he quietly secured
this bit of evidence and throwing it upon the
glowing Goals watched it burn to ashes; then
returning to his bed. he himself soon lost
in the deep sleep of exhausted nature.
AT daylight he was aroused by the deputy and
after substantial breakfast they again took the
road Darrall composed and cheerful incident
occurring to delay their progress toward the
Capital.
Luckily the handkerchief never missed
until nearing their journeys end the deputy
making an inventory of his pockets discovered
its loss.
No suspicion arose in his mind to what had
become of it. He took it for granted that it was
dropped from his pocket, such things often
He regarded it himself of but little value
evidence, since the origin of the stain had
been so readily accounted for by both Darra
and his wife, separately and apart from each
other, without the slightest opportunity for
COLLISION
you see," extending his hand to the latter
II likely to have a need for your services
of which neither of thought when spoke
together.
Yes No words l feel are necessary to assure
you of my willingness to serve you again
serious disturbance, however, arose when the
loss was reported and the officer was compelled
to make the journey the road the
following day in fruitless search for it.
Upon their arrival in Frankfort. Darrall i'm
mediately summoned his friends, Judge Randolph
and Sothern
BY this time Judge Randolph had arrived
Greeting his young friend cordially he expressed
deep sympathy with him, in the unfortunate
situation which had been developed
Both Randolph and Sothern seemed greatly
impressed with the gravity of the Knowing
much they did of the issue of the challenge
upon which Steale's death followed quickly
they were keenly apprehensive of the danger to
Darra if that circumstance should become
known-whether he were innocent or guilty of
the charge particularly just at this time while
issues
His words replying to your challenge
acknowledgment of the justice of your cause
taken in conn cction with what ] already knew
of the man. gave me some hint of course how the
matter stood. am prepared to serve you trust