Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-01-15

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~ accuse him of brtbcry!"
ward toward the court. Frederick
from the crowd behind pushed his
way into the inclosure. Reporters
thrust their pads and pencils into the
scene. Spectators stirred. became
noisy. but Murgatroyd never moved.
LET Mrs. Challoner go on" demand
ed Thorne.
Clear this courtroom" ordered the
justice. standing up< until his COM
mand was obeyed.
In few minutes none was left with
in the room except the officers and
those within the rail. who included
Broderick. No court officer who val
ued his position dared to disturb Brod-
erick.
AT last the court said:
''Now. Mrs. Challoner"
II want everybody here" she cried.
her eyes flashing. Ito know and I'M
derstand what this man has done"
Her face was turned toward Murga-
troyd. II begged of him to set my
husband free. he refused. He told
me he could do nothing for me.
couldn't move him until finally l Of
fered him money"
She paused. Peter Broderick moved
a few steps nearer. gnawing his finger
nails. Thorne watched Mu. gatroyd
closely. but Murgatroyd was unmoved.
Il offered him 100000 He refused
to take itr' cried Miriam.
Naturally" interposed the court.
HE refused 10 take it, went on
Miriam, irritated by the interruption.
because he knew there was more. He
demanded $s6O.eOO-all l had-to set
my husband free. He took it and
agreed to set him free. And now."
she concluded. advancing toward Muir
gatroyd as though with threat upon
her tongue, ''see how he has kept his
words"
Broderick crept up close to Thorne
and nudged him. The latter inter-
preted correctly the action.
Let Mrs. Challoner go on" suggest
Challoner to proceed.
THAT'S ALL" said Miriam. quite close
to the prosecutor now. except what
have to say to Mr.. Murgatroyd'
And now as she stood before him,
her eyes glistening, her breast heav-
ing. remembering only that she was Il
woman robbed of her mate. she cried
II am going to make you suffer for
this as you made him suffer in this
courtroom" And she waved her hand
toward Ckailoner. Laurie. Laurel.
she sobbed in her despair. For the
first time Challoner showed some feet
Ing. He found her hand and patted it
with affection for moment
The justice shook his head
Mrs. Challoner, this is terrible
charge to make"
Its true. It's true" she walled.
Shirley turned to Thorne and said
feelingly:
The trial has been too much for
her. She's overweight"
Frederick, who overheard the re-
mark. grinned sardonically. Turning
to Thorne. he remarked:
"1'm an expert i'll these matters. It's
got all the earmarks of the real thing.
Murgatroyd did WE'LL" And then. as
one who enjoyed all the privileges of
the courtroom, he advanced close to
the bench and. shading his mouth
while he spoke. suggested genially:
your honor, get out the penal
code"
But the court merely beckoned to
Thorne and suggested that he take
charge Of his client. And, much as
Thorne wanted to believe her story,
he felt, as the court felt. that the tale
was little short of preposterous
BUTTS true" Miriam persisted to
her counsel, Incredible as it may
SEEM"
Then, addressing himself to the
bench, Thorne exclaimed, Your hon
or. Mrs. Challoner assures me that
this charge is absolutely true" And
finally turning to Murgatroyd, II
should like to hear from Prosecutor
Murgatroyd as to the truth or falsity
of this"
well. Mr.. Prosecutor, what have
you got TO say?" asked the court, q
trifie apologetically.
During the pause that immediately
ensued Miriam Challoner wondered
what Murgatroyd would say, what he
could say. what was left for him to
say. The prosecutor stood in the CEN
ter Of an open space. end, looking first
at Miriam. then at Thorne and finally
at the court he answered grayeiy:
Your honor. have heard the
charge. don't zee that Il behooves
me to answer 1t at this time nor In.
deed" bowling toward the court, 'be-
fore this tribunal. II It b. charge
made in earnest, as 1t seems to be,
then the only question that can posi-