Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-07-16

AM ether case?' said bis lord
ship We are not trJi any other
case"
witness may CO." said his lordshlp
brusquely.
Dandy Joe, good deal damaged in
the worlds estimation, stepped down
His erstwhile well curled mustache OF
brick dust hue seemed to droop as he
skunk out of the box. He appeared
subdued. almost frightened. quite un
ike the launtY 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 Cirl listened
It seemed 10 her not strange that Cap
tain Forsythe, ~ well rs others per.
haps. should be drawn hither on oc.
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 hesotted thing.
the prisoncr-obtrudc itself: then II
passed so quickly his lordship forgot
to intervene. and the effect remained.
a fash. Illuminating, Rembrandt.llke.
Time slipped by. The judge looked
nt his watch, bethought him OF a big
silver dish filed with amber huod spe.
cialty OF the ship aud Turtle and ad.
lUurncd court. Ills address interrupt.
ed by the exigencles Of the moment.
John Steele began mechanically tn
gather up Ms books. lie abscntly sep
aratcd 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 50 often In the
antipodes."
"Thank you. His lordship. Judge
Beeson. m'dear, whose decisions
"Allow me TO congratulate you. sir"
The enthusiastic voice was that OF
Captain Forsythe, addressing John
steele. "Your cross examination 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 man Of
murder fancy the result then would
have been different"
John Steele seemed not to hear. His
eyes We're turned toward the beautiful
girl. She was standing quite close to
him now. lie could detect the fra
GRANGE Of the violets she wore. u fresh
sweet smell so welcome In that close,
musty atmosphere. t,..
''My niece, your lordshlp, 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 a
"Slr Charles, let me present TO you
Mr. Steele" said Captain Forsythe.
Lady Wrayr--lua #.
'ITappy to- know you. SIR" said the
governor heartily. 70
miss .JoqelSn Wrny" added the mil.
itary man. who, within laug ID. tettie.
ricnccf- some doubts about visit OF
this Kind being conducive to pleas
ure!''
John Steele took tho small gloyed
hand she gave him. Her eyes were
very bright.
II enJoyed-I don't mean that--I am
so glad | came" said the girl-"and
heard you" she added.
lie thanked her In a low tone, look.
ing ut her hand MS lie dropped IL.
"Nou-you are making England your
home;" His voice was singularly hes
ltatlng.
Yes" She looked at him n little
surprised, AT least for the present.
But how she broke off. II suppose.
though, you could tell my accent. I've
lived nearly all my life In Australia,
and .-
Sir Charles, interruptlng, reminded
hem of an appointment. The party
urned. a slender figure inclined itself
very slightly toward John Steele. A
voice wished him good morning. The
man stood with his hands on his
books. II did not occur TO him TO ac-
company her to the door. Suddenly
he looked over his shoulder. AZ the
threshold she, too. had turned her
head An instant their glances met.
The next she was gone.