Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-02-25

hear from the lips or Wranuar the
smallest part OF what has transplred |
here tonight Mr.. Carroll. you were
right We thank you for the counsel
that led this unhappy girl TO place her
self In our hands"
"Oh. Cod thank thee-I thank
thee!" burst from the lips OF Sara
Wrandall. She strained Hetty to her
breast.
1T is not for us to judge you. Sara"
said Redmond Wrandall. speaking with
difficulty. You are your own Judge.
md II harsh on- you will find yourself.
As for ourselves. We can only look
upon your unspeakable design AZ the
working OF temporarily deranged
mind. You could never have carried
1t out. You are an honest woman. Al
the last you would have revolted. even
with victory assured Perhaps Leslie
Is the only one who has u real grew
ance against you In this matter.
am convinced that he loved Miss
Castleton deeply. The worst hurt IL
his, and he has been your most de-
voted advocate during all the years
OF bitterness that has existed between
YOU and us. You thought to play him
a foul trick. You could not have car
ried II to the end. We leave you to
pass Judgment on yourself"
Il have already done 80, Mr.. Wran.
dali. said Sara. Have | not &C
| atts l..f
confessed to the only crime that has
been committed? am not proud OF
myself. sir
You have hated us we'll
And you have hated me. The crime
YOU hold me guilty OF was committed
y ears ago. 1t was when | robbed you
Of your son To this day | am the
leper IN your path. | may be forgiven
Tor all else but not for allowing Chal-
lis Wrandall TO become the husband
OF Sebastian Gooch's daughter. That
IS the objectionable sin"
Mr.. Wrandall was silent for a mo.
ment.
You still are Sebastian Gooch's
daughter" he said distinctly. You
can never be anything else"
She paled. This last transaction
proves ii. you would say?"
This last transaction. yes"
She looked about her with troubled.
questioning eyes.
II wonder II that can be true"
che murmured. rather piteously. Am
so different from the rest OF you?
Is the blood TO blame?"
Nonsense" exclaimed Mr. Carroll
nervously. Don't be silly. Sara. nv
child. That is not what Mr.. Wran.
dali means"
Nrandall turned his face away.
gu loved as deeply as you hate.
sara, he said. with curious twitch.
ing OF his chin My son was your god
we are not insensible TO that. Per.
maps We have never realized until now
the depth and breadth OF your love
lot MIN Love is bitter Judge OF its
enemies. Ii knows no mercy (,
Knows no reason Hate may be con.
euered by love. but love cannot be con.
quered by hate. You had reason IN
nate my sou. Instead you persisted in
your love for him We've owe Won
something for that Sara We owe
you great deal more than | md
h!seit able 10 express In words"
Leslie entered the room at this in.
slant. He had his overcoat on and
carried his gloves and hat In nj.
hand.
We are ready. father" he ,s,d
thickly.
After moments hesitation ha
crossed over to Hetty. who stood be-
side Sara
Il can now understand vhv va,
refused to marry me. Miss Castleton
ne said. in queer jerky manner
Won't you let me say that | wish
you all the happiness still to he found
IN this rather uneven world OF ours.a
Inc GROWING testimonial to An sh
solutely sincere ego