The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-03-11

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and it daunted him. He began to see
that he had underestimate these for
eigners. for 1t seemed an easy matter
to convict an innocent man in these
Central American courts. Suddenly he
decided to cable for Darwin X. An
thony-the one man who was strong
enough to save him.
When it came time for him to speak.
he told a straight story about his Own
actions on that night. and be was cor
roborated by Allan: but he knew that
these words had little weight against
that sther testimony OF course. be
was remanded for trial.
Arson. the lawyer. gave him ray
of encoura cement as he left
Don't go too much on this hearing.
he said. II think We'll pull you out all
right"
You think. dare say Ramon AL
farez can get dozen men to perjure
themselves as easily as he got those
two"
Exactly. But | have a little coup
that l intend to spring at the right
moment"
For heavens sake. tell me what it
is,"
I'm sorry. but l can't inst yet. In
the first place. one must handle these
people exactly right or they explode"
But give me an idea at least I'm
really interested in the outcome Of this
case. you know"
Arson smiled "Of course you are.
and III tell you as soon as | can. but
not now"
These Spiggoties would enjoy stand
ing me up against a wall with my head
in a rag They'd make it a holiday
and ring all the bells in town"
y can't assure you that it isn't Sc
riOus.' Arson acknowledged gravely.
for it is. Any time an American goes
to court in this country it is serious
But that doesn't mean that We'll lose
You may be a good lawyer" said
Kirk ruefully. but you're Il blamed
poor comforter. IL wish my dad was
here. He'd fix it. He wouldn't let 'em
convict me. He's great. my dad is.
He can swear like the devil. like
him better than any man I've ever
met. Anson.'
| He wrote Il lengthy cablegram. which
the lawyer. with a peculiar smile.
agreed to dispatch at once. He spent
Ii sleepless night. In the morning Il
Message came signed by Copley-Kirk's
! heart leaped at the familiar name
saying that Darwin X. Anthony had
left Albany for the west on Sunday
night and could not be located for
| few days.
He was never gone when | needed
money" the son mused He'll be
worried when be hears about this. and
he has enough to worry him as it is.
I'm mighty sorry. but simply must
! have him"
Arson brought in the days papers.
| which alluded. as usual. to COrtlandts
death as Il murder. and printed their
customary sensational stories. even TO
a rehash of all that had occurred at
the stag supper. This in particular
made Kirk writhe. knowing as he did
that It would reach the eyes of his
newly made wife, He also wondered
vaguely how Edith Cortlandt was
bea ring up under all this notoriety.
| ut itt " vel the III tHti If"
that Allan was in captivity rs an ac-
ceSSOrv to the crime and that hence
| forth Eirk need expect but few Wis
itorS Somebody. probably Ramon Al
| fareZ. had induced the officials to treat
their prisoner with special severity.
| During the days which followed,
/ kirk suffered norp than he chose 70
/ confess even to his attorney In the
/ first place it was hard to he denied
I Ill know .ed-p OF what was going on
/ AnSon would tell him little ex~ept that
/ lie WAS working every dHy-aud then.
] too, the long huurN Of solitude gnayed
al his self c0ntrot. Eunne!S managed
/ to see him once or twice reporting
( that. 50 far ~ be could learn ChiGuit3
/ had disappeared. He took Il message
! from Kirk tn her. but brought back
word that he could not deliver it.
I 1t WAS on Sunday. ii week after his
arrest. that Edith CortIandt came 10
Kirk He WAS surprised 10 see tie
rayaGeS that this short time had made
in her. for she was pale and drawn and
weary looking. as if from >}eepe<
ness. Strange 10 say. these marks of
suffering did not detract from her ap-
/ rpurance. but rather enhanred her
/ poiSe and distinction
+ I'm awfuIly glad to see you. Mrs
/ CortIandt." he said as she extended
/ her hand But do you think it was
wise for you to Gomez"
She shrugged People can say 10
/ more than they have already said Ny
| name is on every tongue. and Il little
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