The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-11

sf this kind with a stranger was pain
ful-his tears were mingled with a
smilo. You could not sit there and
look in his eyes without a wild desire
to forget that crime.
Some reference was made to Hsnrys
nerve. ''He was naturally strong.
athletic boy" said the father, and
have seen him in close places while
driving his automobile. when he had
to act quickly and decide between two
or three moves. But he was cool,
clear headed and he never failed to
take the right turn. 1t was that way
when a hoy-he would ride down a
railroad embankment on his bicycle in
manner which made me a bit ner-
vous. but he never dit II with any de-
sire to be spectacular.
THE consideration which he al
ways showed me In particular. espe-
eialiy since he has grown TO manhood
brought my heart closer to him. But
that was his nature. He was kind,
lovable. Please don't understand that
/ am trying to put him up on a pin
nacle. It is not that. Maybe he wasn't
model young man, as we use that
term. or course. he has his faults, but
can't you put yourself in my place in
the midst Of all this and realize how
eager and anxious he was at all times
TO tighten my burden. And suspect
him even of this crime -
1t was too much. Every muscle in
the old mans face was making clear
the suffering he endured He moved
in his chair, ran his fingers through
his white hair, then came back to
point from which he had been unex-
pectedly diverted.
Didn't Realize Meaning of Trip.
There is no use denying the fact
that L was surprised and grieved when
/ heard that Henry and the Binford
girl had seen each other again When
he told me one day in the spring that
he wanted TO go down to the Norfolk
races l suggested that he ought to 20
that little trip would be enjoyable.
II never dreamed that he would see
her there. Then 1t has been printed
that he was seen in his machine in
Chimborazo Park on July is, Joy rid
ing with some girl whose name has
never been mentioned. There isn't u
word OF truth in it. Henry stayed in
the store the entire day We had
been having a special sale and were
very busy. Almost without single
interruption, ne remained at the store
every day until we closed; he was
there until o'clock on week days and
until 10 o'clock every Saturday night.
IheSe are facts Tor which can vouch,
and every one in my store knows 1t
Is true"
After those tragic four years which
fastened the snow upon his head, Mr..
Beattie frankly admitted that some
how he had taken new lease on life
with his sons marriage, and especial
" after the birth of his grandson. No
one could doubt the devotion in his
heart for Henry's Wife
"One day Henry came and told me
that he was going to be married, and
truly / was glad" Mr.. Eeattie CON
tnued. 1T meant so much to ME.
His sweetheart was a dear. lovahle
girl. though / did not appreciate the
depth OF her character until had
been brought into closer touch with
her. We discussed the date-Henry
said he thought the wedding would
be In the spring. but at my request he
readily agreed to defer ii until Au-
gust. We discussed his plans for the
future. and wanted him TO come
and live here with US because there
was ample room and we were com
Portable. Louise--his wife-simply
FOUND plFtt In my heart and drop
ped tsare. loved her and while
1c:fry by nature was not demonstra-
tive. he was devoted to her. and
tell You es a man. ! never heard
cross word between them or never