The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-06-18

waited Ln1lAer W mistake. The man
continued to regard her. Suddenly he
started, and his eyes almost eagerly
searched the lovely, proud face.
His back was turned to the judge,
who stirred nervously. but waited a
fraction Of second before he spoke.
III the cross examination is finish
ed"- he began.
John Steele wheeled; his face chang
ed; smile Of singular charm accom-
panied his answer. Is
"Your' lordship will pardon me; the
human mind has it's alterations. At
the moment, by curious psychology
lcal turn, feature of another prob
lem seized me. It was like playing
two games of chess at once. Per-
haps your honor has experienced the
sensation"
His lordship beamed. !"Quite So"
he observed unctuously.
The business Of the morning ran on,
and John Steele at length concluded
his cross examination. Il think, your
lordship, the question Of the RELIABLE
ity Of this man as witness in this
or-any other case-fully> established"
ANY other case?" said his lord
ship. "We are not trying any other
case"
"Witness may co." said his lordship
brusquely.
Dandy Joe, good deal damaged in
the worlds estimation, stepped down.
His erstwhile we'll curled mustache Of
brick dust hue seemed to droop as he
skunk out of the box. He. appeared
subdued, almost frightened, quite un-
like the jaunty little cockney that had
stepped so blithely forth to give his
testimony.
The witnesses all heard, John Steele,
for the defense, spoke briefly, but his
words were well chosen, his sentences
Of classic purity. AS. the girl listened
It seemed to her not strange that Cap
tain Forsythe, as we'll as others per-
haps, should be drawn hither on &C.
casions when this man appeared.
Straight, direct logic characterized the
speech from beginning to end. Only
once did suggestion Of sentiment
curt pity for that gin besotted thing.
the prisoner-obtrude itself; then it
passed so quickly his lordship forgot
to intervene, and the effect remained,
a flash, Illuminating, Rembrandt-ike.
Time slipped by. The judge looked
at his watch, bethought him Of big
silver dish filled with amber hued spe-
cialty Of the Ship and Turtle and adj
journed court. His address interrupt
ed by the exigencies Of the moment.
John Steele began mechanically to
gather up his books. He absently sep
arated them again. At the same time
Sir Charles and his party walked to-
ward the bench. They were met by
his lordship and cordially greeted.
"A privilege, Sir Charles, to meet
one we have heard of so often in the
antipodes."
'Thank you. His lordship, Judge
Beeson, m'dear, whose decisions
"Allow me to congra tulate you, sirr'
The enthusiastic voice was that of
Captain Forsythe, addressing John
Steele. "Your cross animation was
mastery. Had you been in certain
other case years ago when the evil
dence Of that very person on the stand
today in the main convicted a man Of
murder fancy the result then would
have been different
John Steele seemed not to hear. His
eyes were turned toward the beautiful
girl. She was standing quite close to
him now. he could detect the fra
GRANGE of the violets she wore, a fresh
sweet smell 50 welcome In that close,
musty atmosphere.
my niece, your lordship. Miss
Wray."
Steele saw her bow and heard her
speak to that august court parsonage
Then as the latter, after further brief
talk, hurried away
"Sir Charles, let me present to you
Mr.. Steele" said Captain Forsythe.
LADY Wray''-
"Happy to know you, SIR" said the
governor heartily.
miss Jocelyn Wray," added the mil.
itary man, ''who," with laugh, ''expe.
rienced some doubts about a visit of
this kind being conducive to pleas
urev'
John Steele took the small gloved
hand she gave him. Her eyes were
very bright.
II enjoyed-1 don't mean that-I am
so glad I came" said the girl-''and
heard your she added,
He thanked her in low tone, look
ing at her hand as he dropped It.
''You-you are making England your
homer" His voice was singularly hes
itating.
Eyes" She looked at him a little
surprised. "At least for the present!
But how she broke of. II suppose,
though, you could tell my accent. I've
lived nearly all my life in Australia,
and
Sir Charles, interrupting, reminded
them Of an appointment. The party
turned. A slender figure inclined itself