The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-01-09

i Were convicted of being Il perpetra-
tor of Black Hand crimes. still would
she believe that | was muligned and
innocent. | kissed her again and again
telling her that her confidence in me
had enhanced my love for her tenfold
Hours had passed when we returned
to her home. Leaving me. Nina went
straight to her father and told him
that my credentials We're expected
shortly and till their arrival she would
only ask him to receive me condi-
tionally. This satisfied him, and was
made quite welcome
The next morning, Sunday, opened
bright and beautiful. and my spirits
partook of the serenity of the day.
Sunday brings relief in many ways.
and this Sunday brought an especia
relief to me- felt comfortable in the
fact that would not be troubled with
duns. | passed some time after break
fast reading a morning newspaper.
One piece of information l read espe-
cially interested me. 1t was headed.
II OllOWeu W LIS Dcullls All llhilull
had been found dead In his bed with n
knife sticking in his heart. The police
had discovered a clew to the murderer.
and his arrest was expected. The clew
indicated that the man had been muir
dered from revenge. The supposed
murderer had occupied room in the
same building with his victim and had
left a paper on which was given the
motive for the crime. He had fled, but
the police had a description of him.
But what struck me fiat aback was
that the murder had been committed
in the house where I,had had my room
and which | had left the day before
AS / read on another shock awaited
me. The murderer had been for some
time a ledger in the same building and
had been given notice to move for non,
payment of rent. He had beentseen
to leave the house soon after the muir
der had been committed. a description
of him was in the hands of the police.
and he was being traced by detectives.
A sudden thought-a horrible thought
STRUCK me. This case fitted me ex-
actly. had been notified to leave my
room for nonpayment Of rent. Great
heavens! They We're looking for me!
Here was pretty combination of
circumstances. In addition to other
uncertainties about me, was in the
position of m.rderer flying from
justice. dreaded that the police might
come down on me at any moment
Calling Nina, / led her out into the
garden where we were alone and said:
Sweetheart. / am about to be ac-
cused Of having committed crime
VIII you trust me as you yesterday
said you would?"
what crime? she stammered, pal
ing
Murder
"Oh, heavens.-
Here they come now"
saw several men passing through
the gate. They came up to me. and
one Of them, putting hand on my
shoulder. said. You're wanted"
''What for?"
Murder"
"The one committed in the apart
ment on X street,"
"Yes"
''What proof have you of my guilt?"
THAT you will find out on your
trial"
Nina's father, followed by her mother
and the rest of the family came hurry
ing from the house to learn what was
the matter. A police officer stated the
case. and when l demanded some evil
dence against me, after consultation
with his fellows, he drew paper
from his pocket and began to read:
Giuseppe, for this act OF perfidy you
shall suffer. You have handed me over to
be dealt with by the law l will be the
law to you. / will not be long behind
bars. No prison walls have yet been built
strong enough TO hold me"
Stop l shouted. laughing hyster
ically. II know what that is. | must
have left it in my room when
you admit it?'
Certainly l do
"Oh, go on" walled Nina.
when l am free, as the carrier pigeon
looks about him for the flight he will
take, will locate you, and wherever you
are there will ! go. 1t may be when the
earth is awakening after nocturnal
1t may be when the sun is pour
ing flood of light on hill and vale, 1t may
be when you think yourself concealed in
the shadows of evening. that | will come
but come l will, and when you feel my
blade cutting into your heart your eyes
shall serve you for the last time. and
they will behold me bending over you
gloating In my revenge"
AS the man stopped reading heard
a thud, and, turning. saw Nina lying
In heap on the ground. Her father
picked her up and was about to carry
her away when she revived and In
sisted on remaining, giving me a look
Of terrible appeal for my vindication.
''These fools,' cried-'these con
founded fools have taken the closing
Of a novel l have been
writing for threat to kill man. or |
all the stupid asininity ever heard
The police force looked at each other.
doubtful as to whether or no they had
made mistake.
Can you prove what you say?' ask
ed their chief.
Certainly. In my satchel have my
novel and the substitute for that pa
per which rewrote."
My modification at pulling only