Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-01
CAPTER vII-oontinued.
stage AnpIratIonA.

Yes, outwatdy. but there was look
In her eyes that made me fearful for
her future, and her hands had resumed
their nervous twitching when | put her
into the automobile. 1t made me realize
that the great influence TO fear for her
was Pollock. and Il Is my decided opin-
ion that II. as have heard. he continued
to persecute the defendant. the result
would"
Il objectr' stormed the district attor-
ney, leaping to his feet. DIR. Fosters
last assertion that the defendants men
tai ailment was aggravated through the
continued persecution of David Pollock,
is hearsay evidence, and a direct ma
ligning OF a dead man"
Il sustain that objection" said the
Judge sternly. adding TO the doctor. You
must restrict yourself to answering ques-
tions, DR.. Foster. Let the answer be
striken out before the words. into the
automobile"
The Doctor a flush of annoyance on
his face, turned auestioningly toward
Langdon, and the latter. after a mo-
ments hesitation. said coolly:
mo more questions"
But the prosecutor had. He got to his
feet with the alacrity of a fighting man
going into battle. Here was a foeman
worthy of his steel. man whose testi
mony was, he felt sure. full of littl,
weaknesses into which he could dig thC
rapier of his wit and his legal question
ing. lie hated DIR. Foster. yet he ad
mlred him and exulted In the game o.
wits before him.
But he was the loser with at tongue
stepped in vitrlol he attacked the testi-
mony OF the aiienist; ne held Mary Page
up as a hysterical girl who had sought
notoriety; he flung doubt upon the pos
sibility of temporary" mental de-
ransement, but though he tortured Mary
until with shuddering horror she sank
forward in her chair. her hands pressed
against her ears to shut out the sound
of his voice. he could not shake the
smiling imperturbability Of DR. Foster
Cross-examination meant nothing to the
latter. and much as he regretted the
strain upon the pitiful little prisoner.
he really enjoyed pitting his power
against that the OF the prosecutor.
So his answers came with cool delibera-
tion. and a hint OF insolence that wor
the admiration of the spectators who
were divided between zest In thS stirring
battle and pity for Mary. But it was th'
sympathy that came uppermost when a
last, unable to Bear any longer the bru
tai wrangle over her sanity. she leapet
TO her feet, a little moaning cry of pro
! test wrung from her lips. Langdon wal
at her side in an instant. his hands draw
! ing her down into her chair again, hi
lips whispering encouragement and com
fort. till she smiled upon him-a waver
ing, pathetic little smile.
| To the prosecutor in his present savag,
humor 1t seemed a carefully planned bi
of side-play. yet he could so plainly Sc,
its effect upon the jury. and could read
! so clearly the antagonism growing II
their eyes when they looked at him. tha
with an abrupt shrug he swung upon hi
heel and sat down with a curt. That
ALL
That released Or. Foster. and sent hin
back triumphantly to the witness room
There were two newcomers there now. Z
sweet-faced. MISUNDERSTANDING woman o.
middle age, rather old-fashioned In hei
dress. and young girl Of about %. whC
| was divided between nervous fear anC
youthful zest. She was destined to b,
the next witness. and DR.. Foster smiled
invoiuntarily when he saw her Mos
people smiled at Amy. for that matter
for she was bubbling over with youth
and laughter. but for all that. her geiet,
was backed up by the shrewdness of tn,
modern girl who fights her own battles
promptly and successfully.
Her tailored suit and soft blouse oper
AT the throat were smartly cut. and hei
hat was hint daring in It's shape an(
the way II was tilted over her little nose
and when the bailiff called her name
Miss Amy Barton" her agitation lee
her to tip at an even more dangerous
angle as she tried to powder her nose ant
kiss her mother at the same time.
I'm scared hlue!" she confided to tn,
other witnesses in shaky voice. "A
first night Is a cinch to this. What d,
/ have TO say?"
You have only TO answer questions.
said DIR. Foster. 'and there is reall,
nothing to be frightened about"
II suppose not" she answered, as she
went through the door. ''but / wouldn'
care anyway. I'd go to be hanged If i
would help Mary"
Under the careless words there was
sudden deeper note OF sincerity, and
her eyes were alight with pity and af-
fection when she caught a glimpse OF
the defendant. who tried to smile al
her. In fact. so intent was she upon
the prisoner that she took the oath
carelessly. and the moment she was on
the stand turned to the Judge and said
II don't know what / am supposed to
do. your Honor. but / want 70 tell YOU
right here, that Mary Page is the best
and the bravest and the truest girl In
the whole wide world"
For the first time the Judge smiled
then he leaned forward and said kindly
"The court appreciates your admirs