The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-02-23

did so:
ooh, uncle. just to think that he
would not try to help himself keep
out Of JAN by telling about resSuing
me from that rufian. And all be-
cause he didn't want to drag me into
the case"
Rose drew a deep breath and gnzed
adoringly at Jimmy Valentine.
"Oh. uncle" she cried, isn't he a
perfectly dear safe breakeEw
When Jimmy Valentine recovered
from the effect Of Rose Lanes datter-
ing description OF him and felt that
he could look the lieutenant governor
in the face without the twitch Of a
single muscle he asked his question
er IL there was anything further that
he cared to know.
"Yes," responded Fay. al appre-
ciate, any thought you may have had
for the young lady. my niece. But as
you did not know her, had never be-
fore met her and could therefore have
had little or no interest in her, do
not see how any thought of her would
have influenced your actions. What
think you, Mr.. valentine?''
No. 1889 was temporarily nom
plused by the penetrating perception
and cold analysis of the lieutenant
governor who was questioning him
as though he was on trial for his life,
with Fay as the cross examiner.
II mean" began Yalentlpe-"I mean
they would have convicted me Of muir
der on her testimony very probably
at least that is what feared II they
knew about her and got hold of her
as witness against me. did not
believe they could convict me on the
burglary charge"
Rose Lanes enthusiasm began to
cool as she heard her hero in his ex-
PLANTATION hint that, after all, there
might have been some other motive
than thought of and for her in his re.
fusal to drag her into a vulgar, sordid
murder case. She was not expert
enced enough to realize that Jimmy
Valentine had to satisfy the keen,
searching. though withal kind hearted
lieutenant governor, whose questions
suggested doubt of the convict's in
nocence. But the faith of the girl was
not entirely shaken. She knew that
this unfortunate young man would
surely straighten out everything in
the end. How could any one with so
gracious and winning smile and with
such adorable eyes ever have commit.
ted crime greater than the pillagc of
his grandmother's jam closet! Yes.
he was the victim Of some strangely
terrible plot, of heinous Vaccinations
Ike those Of the French revolution or
Of the Spanish inquisItlon.
The lieutenant governor continued to
press Valentine.
But once convicted" he went on,
1T seems TO me that you would have
made an application for new trial"
MY lawyer is working on that now,
sir"
Rose Lane pressed her uncle's hand
and looked pleadingly at the state Of
fetal as though duplicating his fur
Their aid for the prisoner. The lieu.
tenant governor was responsive to the
fair young girls influence, and after
pause he spoke the words that were
to I'LL with new hope the tortured
soul Of Jimmy Valentine.
"Tell your lawyer to apply for a
pardon. promise you he shall have
every possible assistance in his effort
to secure It."
THANK you, sir; thank YOU" muir.
INJURED the prisoner gratefully. but his
eyes turned involmtarily to those of
the girl, who he well knew was really
responsible for his new opportunity.
And you can thank my niece, too"
added Fay.
II thank her most deeply"
That's ALL" said Fay. moving away
and beckonlng to Rose.
Valentine started as though to go
through the door leading to the cell