The Bossier banner., 1922-07-06


my interests lay. But there are 9th
er reasons for this fine tale which,
you have Just heard. To spare the
feelings Of some present. intended
to say nothing of them. but II must
tell what know. why. l must tell
what know. This man Travers was
farm hand working for Harris on
his farm back In Manitoba. Harris ia
or was-well-to-dO, and Travers ac-
cordingly mustered up an attachment
for his daughter. This the young la
dy. 1t seems, was foolish enough to re-
turn. They"
"That'll do, Gardner" interrupted
Travers, In quiet, vibrant voice.
"You are getting away from the sub
ject."
ION the contrary. I'm getting close
to the subject-a little too close for
your comfort, 1t seems"
II am not investigating any family
closets" said the coroner. "You will
have to show the connection between
these matters and the inquiry we are
making"
IT will do that in a moment, sir"
Gardiner returned. "But cannot
show the connection until ! have
shown the events that are connected.
Travers had trouble with Harris and
had a fight with Allan. Then he and
the young lady ran away. They have
both beer in this part of the country
for some time. But Travers' plan to
inherit the Harris property was up
set on account of the girl quarreling
with her parents, and his ardor seems
to have cooled OF noticeably. But he
was as keen for the property as ever.
Rifles was weaikling in the hands Of
a man like Travers. and no doubt he
betrayed the fact that Harris was
taking his money with him into the
hills. Then the two of them framed
up the plan which has resulted in the
death of one and the arrest Of the
other"
During these exchanges the sympa-
thies Of the jurors seemed to veer
from side to side. The theories pro-
pounded were SO contradictory that
opinions wavered with each sentence
Of evidence. But a new bolt was
ready for, the shooting.
"Mr. Coroner" said Beulah, rising
and pointing at Gardiner, "will you
make that man take his gauntlets
Off"
There seemed an instant recession
Of the blood from Gardeners face. But
| it was for the instant only. my hat
Is off," he said, with a smile. "Is
that sufficient"
snake him take them orr Beulah
insisted. s
There is no rule against wearing
gauntlets In. coroner's court" said
the coroner. Il do not see the point
of your objection"
"Make him take them or" said
Beulah.
"As the young lady insists" said
the coroner, turning to Gardiner, Il
suggest that you comply with her re-
quest"
II should be glad to-" said Gardi-
ner, but the fact Is I have sore
hand. When was giving the horse
medicine the night Travers left me
alone the brute nipped me little,
and | have been keeping it covered
up SINCE"
MAKE him take them off," said
Beulah. @
"Why should you be So insistent7"
said the coroner. Surely 1t makes
no difference"
"Only this difference. You have
heard my fathers evidence Of the
fight in the old house. The man
with whom he fought will have tooth
marks in his hand. Make him take
them of. Or If you won't-look at
these hands," She seized Jim's hands
in hers and held them up before the
coroner and the jury. ANY tooth
marks there7 Now make this other
man show his"
For a moment all eyes were on
Travers' hands. In that moment Gar
diner rushed for the open window,
and In another instant would have
been through It, had not the quick
arm Of the policeman intercepted.
"Not 30 fast, my man." said Grey.
''Now we will see this horse bite Of
| yours" Gardiner made no further re-
sistance. and he drew the glove from
his hand. There was fresh scar On
the right thumb.
| The coroner examined 1t carefully.
When he spoke 1t was In the voice Of
= judge delivering sentence. THAT
Is not horse bite" be said. Those
are the. marks Of human teethl"
Gardiner smiled faint smile. "Well.
what are you going to do about it?' he
| said
I'VE are going to put you in Trav-
ers' place and tender him our apollo
gies." said the coroner.
/ But Travers had crowded into the
center Of the circle. Gardiner" be
said. "if you weren't under arrest I'd
thrash you here and now. But you
can at least do something to square
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