Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-06-30
CHAPTER yyII-(ContinuedD

stared at him in surprise, as neltneI
for the moment could grasp the idea
that he had been bold enough to pre-
sent himself before those whom ne
had so deeply wronged.
"Ah," said Etwald, as complacently
as ever. Il thought I should find you
here, Major; but 1 hardly expected to
see Mrs. Dallas"
You villain!" cried that lady, start
ing from her seat DO you think
want to see you after all the misery
you have caused? Why l refuse even
to remain in the same room with you!
And with a furious gesture the Creole
swept past Etwald and out of the door,
which she banged loudly. Etwald look
ed at the door, shrugged his shoulders,
and turned politely to the Major.
1T is just as we'll she is gone said
he, quietly 1T is better than our con-
versation should be private"
Il wish to hold no conversation with
q scoundrel, sir!" cried Jen, purple
with rage. "Tl have you turned out
of the house."
In that case you'll never hear what
have come to tell you"
what is that, sir?" demanded Jen,
in a calmer tone.
THE truth! My story is quite diff
ferent to that of Dido"
"David's was different also"
Il know it. But my story-the true
story-differs even from Davids. Will
you hear it, Major or shall I leave
your house before 1 suffer the disgrace
of being kicked out?"
The Major considered for few mo-
ments before replying. There was
limited mystery in the manner of Et-
wald which puzzled him not little.
Moreover, he wished to know the lc-
tual facts of the case, and now that
Dido had fed. Etwald was he only one
who could tell them. Acting upon these
considerations, Jen sat down again in
his chair and sull1ily gave Etwald per-
mission to remain and explain. This
the doctor proceeded to do at once
"As you are aware" said he, calmly,
81 escaped the charge of murder, and
very right, too, seeing that I was innn-
cent of the crime. But as to the steal
ing of the body 1 am guilty. 1 am out
on bail, and must come up for trial
soon, on the charge that I spoke of
However, I am not afraid, as can de-
fend myself in manner you little
dream of. But being out on bail, I
came to see you"
ITO tell me more lies"
ITO tell you the truth, my dear Ma
jor; and I assure you that the truth
will surprise you not a little. But, by
the way, Major-Dido?"
"She has fed
Il know it. She was afraid of me-"
Hardly" replied Jen. a trifle spite
Stone, remember"
'Yes. ! was taken advantage of for
once in my life A cunning woman
that Dido. Sho got permission to see
me in prison, and to talk to me alone,
under the pretence of seeing me about
her evidence. Knowing that I could
compel her to do what I wished by
means of the Voodoo Stone saw her
with pleasure, as it was my intention
to put the words likely to get me off
to prove my innocence-into her
mouth. However, while 1 was talking
to her she suddenly produced phial
of the devil-stick poison, and threw it
in my face. OF course 1 instantly be-
came unconscious, and it was then
that she wrenched the talisman off my
watch chain"
rs the poison SO quick in its effects,
then?'
II should think so" said Etwald,
coldly. You saw how David fell in
court after wounding his hand. I fell
in prison quite as quickly, but as my
skin was not scratched, and the drug
only took effect through the nostrils,
recovered"
And when you recovered?"
''The gaoler told me that Dido had
called him in. saying that had faint
ed. While they were getting me round
Dido went off with the Voodoo Stone
Those about the prison had no reason
to detain her, so she left. When
found the Voodoo Stone gone" added
Etwald, impressively. Il knew that the
black wretch would give evidence
against me, and that the game was at
an end"
You expected to be hanged?" sug-
gested Jen.
well, no." replied the doctor, with |
wonderful GOODNESS. 4 did not expect |
that. If the worst came to the worst. |
] knew that I could protect myself; |
but I must admit tina he confession Of |
my counsel, Mr.. Sarby. ook me somc-
what by surprise"
Poor David," sighed Jen, thinking |
of the young man cut off in the bloom |
of his youth.
Poor David" echoed Etwald, with |
a sneer. Foolish David, you might |
say. to die for the sake of woman"
Yet you risked death for the same
woman"
i risked danger for the woman's
fortune" retorted Etwa1d, with revolt
ing candor. 1T was the money 1 want
ed. But death no, did not risk that"
4 am not so sure Of that Etwatd
How did you know that David would
confess in so dramatic a fashion,"
Il did not know it. Major. As I said
before. his confession took me by sur
prise Still as I was innocent, I knew
that ] could not be hanged"
We'll" said Jen, growing weary Of
this long continued conversation.
which seemed TO lead TO nothing. "at
an events. you1l not escape a long
term Of Imprisonment"
why" said Etwald. with an agree
able smile. There are two opinions
about that. Mine is that ] shall go
free. Then" he added. coolly. I in
Tend to seek Barbados. and search for ]