The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15

ceeding chapter was. taken up largel, with in the introduction of the char acters. Eds Farmer.)
 ttContinued, from Yesterday) W
 You promised" Viola reminded
 Helen became conscious of the voice of Justice Prentice speaking in judi cial tones to Jack. and of Jacks re- joinderg.
 ...An this was ably presented to the trial Court, you. say?
 By the best attorneys.".
 rAnd the verdict?"
 ..StiH was guilty. But, MT. Justice the sentiment of the community has changec very much since then. We feel that new trial would result diff ferently,
 The mention of a new trial remind ed Helen of her own part-she heard her own voice speaking to the Justice.
 When our lawyers decided to go to the Supreme. Court, I remembered come letters of youra in this old book. Can. you imagine my joy when found inherited trait on which we rested our dGkeacef'
 eve baye ridden 4 hours. to reach you" Jack said. 'The train came in only at 10 o'clock" @oh, Mr. Justice. you are not power lesB to help met" Helen was alive with new hope and joy-the man into whose deep eyes she looked was re- spondinG to her appeal. What is an O41cial duty to q mothers love, to the life of my boy?
 :aay dear. dear madam, that is not comes very properly under the head of new evidence." In. the most matter Of-fact manner of which he was at the Qement- c4pable, Rrentioei turned to Hroolkheld- s.The defendant is en- titled to rehearing on that" exclaimed. almost beside herself with
 There-there'' Again viola,s arms were about her.
 -''Of course that isn't before us" Prentice explained, "but when we re- mand the case on this constitutional point Then you wi1l-you will remand iti" cried Helen.
 -.-Juztice Henderson had convinced me on that point tonight so think there sis no doubt of the decision.' s t You can never know the light you let into my heart"
 Viola returned to her the handker- chief which had marked the page in the autograph-book. Helen closed the book with the handkerchief in it's
 ..What is that perfume?" Prentice asked. as she did so. Have you one about your"
 ''Yes. on this handkerchief"
 What is it?''
 Aignonette."
 sMignonette?"
 "A favorite perfume of my moth- er's. This handkerchief of hers was in the book with the letter.
 s'Indeed!" Prentice inhaled slowly. His eyes were moist, and in them there was haunted look of tender mem- ory.
 soh, MT. Justice. do you think I can save my boyr'
 Prentice turned to Brookfield.
 s'On the rehearing I will take pleas ure in testifying myself as to the her. editary aversion and what I knew of It's existence in Margaret Price"
 May I tell the lawyers sop Jack asked, eagerly.
 NO, They will learn it in the court to-morrow-they can stand the sus- pense- I. am speaking comfort to the mothers heart.''
 "Comfort." echoed Helen; cit is is life"
 Say nothing of this call. if you please-nothing- to any one:''
 we shall respect your Instructions, Mr.. Justice," Brookfeld answered for all: and then explained: My niece, who has been with Mrs. Whipple dur sng this trouble. is the flancee of her son-the boy lying in jail.'' s
 Prentice took Viola's hand in both his own You have my sympathy, too, my dear.'
 Thank you.''
 And now, Goodnight"
 Goodnight" Viola joined her uncle Jack at the door; both turned, wait Ing for Helen
 'aood-night. Justice Prentice.' she was saying You must know my grat- ltude-words cannot tell it.''
 Would you do me a favor?" he > Can you ask it?"
 'If that was the handkerchief of Margaret Price, I'd like to have it." Helen lifted the folded square of an- Hque lace from the book; she put it in khe extended hand of Prentice Some expression of gratitude formed in her mind; some allusion to the handker- ehief as a memento; some thought of the mother who had owned it, but no words would come. There are seas boats, there are emotions in which sangrase cannot live. Helen turned ko Broolxfeld and Viola, and went from the room without looking back. The sJustice.- left alone, stood for moment looking at the. folded hand s.Margaret Price. People will say that she has been in her grave five. pna-twunty years'-he picked up the hln1nfufe from the table-.''but I'll DUear her spirit was in this room to- night and directed a decision of the Du1r1me Court of the United States Ifom a distant belfry there came ehe ttro1ke of two. Prentice lifted the Anu0kexchief to his face ~ ID Aelicate odor- of mignonette, ne &host of a dead and gone bou- Uuet,
 1n &u that tells of her presense-yet E<I1d she think of a sweeter way?"
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