Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1920-11-26

#As a frieaa &C sAe--tiIat Us. of Mr..
Lowrie," he remarked, may be per-
mitted to suggest that this idea Of his
about a conspiracy rather supports
Doctor Kirkland's theory of irrespon-
sibility."
Clinton set his jaw and stood silent,
evidently resolved to say no more.
Doctor Kirkland smiled approval.
THAT is better, my boy. Keep cool.
Over-excitement is good for no one.
May / see the warrant?"
The official produced the warrant.
The physician glanced through it with
an experienced eye. "H'm-embeZZle
ment of the bonds-Will Lowrie, alias
Richard Clinton"
Pardon me-" remarked BENIN some
what efficiently. II wish to say hap
pen to know that the-er-party rep
resenting the bank in this matter is
inclined to accept my theory that our
friend disposed of-that is to say, mis-
placed the bonds while mentally ire
sponsible."
Then why have they acted so out
rageOusly to himT' demanded Amy.
Had he not attempted to leave
town, y know"
THAT is the worst of it J" exclaimed
Mrs. Kirkland. 1.-THE publicity! The
scandal !"
Madam" treasured the official,
there has been no publicity so far;
and there need be none if Mr.. Lowrie
can account for the bonds. We here
are the only ones who know Of his ar
rest, except the plain-clothes man who
caught him at the depot. He won't
leak"
Zone moment, officer, if you please"
interrupted Doctor Kirkland. He fixed
his keen gaze on Clinton. IF released
from custody would you leave town?"
Clinton looked at Amy, and sudden
ly his anger vanished. He even smiled
as he answered.: "Those who dance
must pay the piper. l could have tele-
graphed for my proofs; | could have
told you all about my life. But was
too stubborn to do either. BENIN and
this official refuse to believe my full
statement about myself and my bust
ness. Therefore l now. refuse to tele-
graph or say anything more, except
that I no longer have any wish to go
away. 1 wish to stay, even though it
be in Jail, until you have disproved
this ridiculous charge and am free
to-"
He looked at Amy, smiled and
strolled over to gaze at a photograph
in the far corner of the room. Amy
glided after him, to stand by his side
and fondle his hand in silent SYM
pathy. Ellen looked longingly at the
couple, but fingered to hear what her
father was saying to the official.
"This charge Of conspiracy clearly
indicates his delusional predisposition.
You have my word, sir, that he was
and is mentally irresponsible for his
actions, in the full legal senses Of the
term
The official looked his concern. "Sor-
nv, doctor, but in the case of a war
rant"
every true" agreed the physician.
HE must be kept in custody, unless
admitted to bail. That does not pre-
vent you from deputizing me and plac-
ing him in my custody. What he re-
quires is sanitarium treatment. Con-
fnement in Jail would probably shat
ter his mind beyond all hope of recov-
cry. The sanitarium,' on the con-
trary, may restore him to his old self
and enable him to remember how he
| lost the bonds"
BENIN smiled suavely at the police
official. "Ah. In that case I venture
to request you to accede to Doctor
Kirkland's suggestion. feel sure you
may safely intrust Mr.. Lowrie In his
custody. Consider me as the doctors
second in the matter-er-what Is the
term ?-his guarantor, if l am consid-
cred to have any standing"
Him." muttered the official. Its
queer case. Well, l guess I'll take the
responsibility Of deputizing Doctor
Kirkland and entrusting the prisoner
to his custody. There's no precedent
for it; but considering the circum-
stances and the fact that the doctor
has often helped out the department
with expert advice, TIL risk it."
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