Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-02-02


husbands stepmother. But / am free
to confess that ] don't understand you
| am more than disappointed in your
failure to keep your word. You prom.
Used definitely that You would bring
the witness here tonight on the
strength OF that promise | made state
ments to Capt. Clinton which l have
not been able to substantiate The
whole story looks like an invention on
your part"
She held out her hands entreat.
ingly.
TITS not an invention! Really,
Judge! Just a little while longer!
You've been so kind, so PATIENT"
There was a trace of anger in the
lawyers voice as he went on:
q believed you implicitly. You were
so positive this woman would come
forward"
"She will--she will. Give me only
a few minutes more!" she cried.
The lawyer looked at her as if puz-
zled.
"A few minutes?" he said. Again
he looked at her and then shook his
head resignedly. well, it's certainly
Infectious" he exclaimed Il believe
you again"
The door opened and Alicia appeared
The lawyer advanced politely to greet
her.
Good evening, Mrs. Jeffries'
Alicia shook hands with him. at the
same time looking inquiringly at An
ME, who, by quick gesture told her
that the judge knew nothing Of her
secret. The lawyer went on:
Mrs Jeffries, Jr., wishes to speak
to you. l said l thought there'd be
no objection; you don't mind May
she?"
YES" murmured Alicia
"Your husband was here" said the
Judge.
MY husband" she cried, startled.
Again she glanced inquringly at An
ME and tried to force smile.
Yes" said the lawyer; he'll he
glad to know you're here. III tell
him" Turning to Annie, he said:
when you're ready, please send
and"
Very well, Judge"
The lawyer went out and Alicia
turned round breathlessly.
my husband was here?" she ex-
claimed
Eyes"
You've told Mr.. Brewster nothing?"
Annie shook her head.
Il Couldn't" she said. 81 tried to,
but couldn't. 1t seems so hard, doesn't
IT." Alicia laughed bitterly and An
ME went on: 81 was afraid you weren't
coming"
The train was late!" exclaimed Al
icia evasiyely, Il went up to STAN.
ford to say good-by to my mother"
ITO say goodbye" echoed her com.
panion in surprise.
Eyes" said the other tearfulIy. Il
nave said good-by to her-I have said
good-by to eyerybody--to everything
10 myself must give them all up
l must give myself up"
ON, it isn't as bad as that, surely?"
Alicia shook her head sadly
yes she said I've reckoned it
all up. It's total loss. Nothing will
De saved-husband, home. position
good name-all will go. You'll see. |
snail be torn into little bits of shreds.
Ihey won't leave anything unsaid. But
us not that I care for so much. It's
the injustice of it all. The Injustice
OF the power of evil, This man Under.
WOOD never did good action in all
MS life. And now even after he is
DEAD he has the power to go on de.
notwithstanding destroying,
mats true said Annie; he was
no good"
The bankers wife drew from her
bosom the letter Underwood wrote
her before he killed himself.
when he sent me this letter" she
went on Il tried to think myself into
MS condition of mind. so that could
decide whether he intended IN keen
MS word and kill himself or not 7
.rieu 10 reason out just how he felt
ana how he thought Now know.
its hopeless. dull, sodden desDera
L'oh' haven't even the ambition tn
ueiend myself from Mr.. Jeffries"
annie shrugged her shoulders
wouldn't lose any sleep on his
account" she said with laugh More
seriously she added: Surely he wont
ne may not believe anything him.
SEN said Alicia. IT'S what other neo.
PIE are thinking that will make him
s"Ier; II the circumstances were onlv
a niue less disgraceful-a suicides
T ~so letter to the woman he loved.
uon'. say ! drove him to It. They
Won I mink of his miserable. disbon-
est career. They'll only fbinl, 81 ~,
snare IN his death"
ally. SSlipathetlc-
Yes" she said; Gts touob, m
worst OF 1t is they are going to arrest