Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-10-12

sir" pleaded Somes.
81 believe you. Somes."
But in this instance I did 1t be-
cause / knew the man was up to mis-
chief, and I thought you might want
a witness, sir. You know l am sufii-
ciently devoted to your interests to
have kept silent, II you had wished
me, sir"
You statement is Of the utmost
value" said Gormly, smiling. ut will
be entirely useless in the face of this
proof for the chief Of police to deny
that he came here and for what pur-
pose. You see there Is my word, the
word OF Somes yonder. the c~orroborat-
i've evidence OF Mr.. Chaloner that you
were here"
And what about my word?"
well II you say you weren't here"
said Gormly, coolly. "thatll be about
the strongest evidence that could be
presented that you were"
"Ill swear that it's a damned con-
spiracy; that you inveigled me here,
knowing that this was going to be
made public, and turned 1t to your ad-
vantage in this war"
"You can swear anything you like"
"IIl take oath to what l said, sir"
interposed Somes.
Good" said Gormly. "Mr. Chal-
oner, l believe you are a notary pub
lic?"
YES" said Mr.. Chaloner, looking
up from the typewriter. which he was
clicking busily.
Twill you kindly administer an oath
to Mr.. Somes here"
It was the first time that Gormly
had ever dignif1ed his valet with such
a title, and the mans face cleaned
with pleasure.
Chaloner picked up his pencil.
What Is the OATH"
ALLOW me to dictate It," said CORN.
ly.
II, William Somes, do solemnly
swear that at half after eleven o'clock
tonight I admitted to the apartments
Of Mr.. George Gormly, In whose en-
ploy I am, one Ben Connell. to me
known to be the chief of police of the
city Of New York; that on receiving
permission, I ushered said Come. in
to the library, where he had an inter-
view with the said George Gormly;
that from my position outside in the
hall I heard every word of said inter-
view; that 1t took place exactly as it
Is described in the statement of said
George Gormly; that the chief of po-
lice did offer to suppress the story II
said Gormly would withdraw from the
campaign"
THAT covers It, l think"
Eyes. sir. Exactly. sir" was the
answer. .
Add:
Subscribed and sworn to before
me. Philip Chaloner. notary public
end 80 on"
Now, Mr.. Connell, have you any
other move to maker"
You'll find yourself arrested fol
murder by your own confession In the
morning." said the chief.
THAT may be-" answered Gormly
although I hardly think SO. Their,
are probably cooler heads and wise,
than yours in the ring which I an
fighting, and I scarcely think they will
desire to proceed to hat extremity.
II will see the district attorney a
once"
do 30. and ask him at the sam
time his opinion Of your own course
whether as an officer OF the law 70
have been criminally culpable in you
action-and tell him that as soon n
It is daylight, Information, official an
formal. shall be laid before him. an
that you will be ~impeached, indicte,
dismissed. imprisoned. And TIL
whether I am elected or not"
At this moment there was n rim
. at the door Of the apartment. Til
electric bell had been ringing before
J. but no ono had noticed It.
See who It Is. Somes," said Corr
ly. And as for you. keep silent"
In a moment the Englishman can
back. followed by Livingston Haldar
in a great state Of excitement.
mt. Gormly." he cried as he bur
> into the room. not seeing the Chi,
h who sat on the other side of the on,
door and somewhat sheltered by
o they are going to do you up, Tn,
d have unearthed some cock-and.b,
story and are going to force YOU O
d Of the campaign. My father gave
away to me tonight. He said "
a would be out Of It in the mornir
and"
ID "This," said Gormly coolly to I
chief. "is confirmation OF your plan,
We needed It."
"What!" exclaimed Livingstone II