The Washington times., 1909-06-04
By ROBERT CARLTON BROWN
--AUTHOR OF=--
1.-THE BURDEN OF PROOF"

charge of murder in the first degree
and run the chance of absolute acquit-
tai.
The old lawyer had a reputation fol
crattiness, ard his arguments prevailed
Two days before the trial Pills hope
became strong again. Old Eben was
better and had been attempting TO talk
The confinement had begun to tell or
Daring and he was not nearly the same
man he had been before he was locked
Up. With poor food and little sleep he
was not able TO get along, yet he re-
fused to take advantage of luxuries
offered 10 him by DR.. Lyons.
As long as he was in Jail he would
stay and eat the ordinary food He
cared for no special PRIVILEGES that
money could buy
The day before the trial Bob came to
see him At first Pills hatred for his
cousin made him refuse the interview
Then, curious 20 know what Bob
wanted, he consented TO see him.
7 just wanted TO wish you good luck
Tor tomorrow, Phil was his cousin S
greeting.
Daring threw back his head. narrowed
his eyes, and looked at Bob shrewdly.
That isn't what you came for" he
said, abruptly. Tell me. what do you
want?'
Why, nothing" protested the other.
/ Just wanted to tell y0S that neces-
sity compels me to bear witness against
you tomorrow, and that I'm very sorry
to have to do it."
You know that isn't true. You're
happy TO have the chance" Phil flashed
back.
Wei. If you want to turn me away
like that, replied the other grumpily.
Then, with shrug of his shoulders.
why, all right
Tn sure you don't interest me at
all, was the rejoinder. If you're
sorry that you will have to take the
stand tomorrow and lie about me. what
do you do IL for?"
Lie about your the other caught
him up. "Ill tell nothing but the truth
and I'm sorry that the truth is against
Phil laughed in his face and Bob
flushed up under the steady gaze
Come, can't we be friendly2" he
urged. I may never see you again,
you know
I hope IN never see you again" an
sweTed Daring.
You think I am not playing square
with you on this. don't your" continued
BOD. with a peculiar accent that made
Phil wonder.
What is the use of talking like
that2 Daring wanted to know.
Just think for a minute. Would it
help any II both of US were tried for
this crime? Isn't IL better for me to
tell what I know? You'll get out all
right in the course of a short time.
Otherwise. we both might be sen
fenced
" ELL II YOU HOOK Al II IKE Enaf,
maybe YOU are doing the best thing TO
lie out OF it. The reply was sarcastic.
''Oh. by the way, queried Bob, as
though a sudden thought had struck
him VIII YOU tell DR.. Lyons that
want 10 see old Eben2"
In a fash Phil realized that the visit
had been made for the purpose of that
What have to do with it7' Daring
asked
81 don't know. But DIR. Lyons refuses
TO let me see him, says Eben is too
sick. and seems to be afraid that I'll
do the old fellow some sort of damage -
You two weren't such thick friends
when Ebsn was all right
Bob avoided the direct gaze of his
cousin and answered:
7 think Eben knows something of
great Importance to US both"
w hat is that p
II believe there is a will"
Another One?" queT1ed Phil
yes"
Then what are you telling me about
Il for?' Phil asked. in evident wonder,
You know how late will of Uncle
Jacks would read"
Yes, but I think there Is such a will
and ! want TO do the square thing by
You IN finding out about it," protested
Bob
Phil knew from his manner that the
young fellow was lying. that he had
fabricated the viii idea in order TO push
his request TO see old Eben.
1t Is very good Of you TO take this
interest tone was caustic-"but
the change is so sudden that il makes