The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-09

Philip looked al Mdueiine. roi
brief moment he was unable 10 con-
troll the love shining in his eyes. II
as the love OF a life time that
could live only in his heart. buried
deep away from the sight OF man.
The sight Of Madeline sobbing her
heart out. cut Philip so deep he was
Unable TO face the court with MS
usual calm. and so he turned anu
went swiftly TO his table, "Thats
ALL he said.
Dale came forward and helped
Madeline from the stand.
The tenseness OF the crowd was
broken by mysterical giggle from
a Young woman. II was followed
by a rising tide of whispering, that
brought quick rap from the
clerks gayel.
Dale Westons face was grim as
J., addressed the court May ask
the indulgence Of this court In
allowing Peter Dean TO again take
the stand.
The permission was granted and
the court clerk called out, Peter
Dean will please take the stand.
CONSERVATION was written on the
face OF Peter Dean as he made his
way back 10 the stand.
Nov. Mr.. Dean" said Dale. I'm
your testimony you stated your
business association was a happy
md profitable one?'
Yes. did say that Peter
answered
But isn't IL true. Mr. Dean that
on The very day Of the murder you
handed your partner your resigna-
ton
Peters face was white and
strained as he answered. that's
true"
Perhaps Mr.. Dean Dale's voice
was smooth and even you wouldn't
consider that unusual"
Isn't II true also. Mr. Dean
Dale continued. that you hated
your partner, the late Anthony
Xallberg - -
IL wouldn't say that-we were
not as friendly as before
Before what Dale asked.
Peter flushed. IL don't under
stand" Peter replied.
THAT YOU no doubt mean Mr.
Dean. that the friendship terminal
ed when you fell in love with his
WIFE
Peter started TO speak hut re-
mainted silent. II was iantamount
TO confession OF his love for Fay
Mr.. Dean said Dale. you were
planning trip long trip abroad =
Eyes. was" he admitted stiffly.
And not alone
Again Peter took his time an
swering.
You were not going alone. MIR
Dean"
No
The heavy breathing Of the
crowd. made the room close, op-
pressive.
Then suddenly Dale held up the
! memo pad. Ruth had taken from
Peters pocket Christmas day
Peters startled gaze was fixed on
hts own hand writing cover.
irg tho pad Notations he had
made in planning his trip with
Fay.
You we're planning 10 elope with
the wife Of your partner. Is that
true? -
The crowd stirred restlessly - a
wilied look came over Peters face
as his eyes caught Fay's. Fay's face
was dead white mask with eyes
like burning Goals. The thing she
had feared all these months had
happened AT last. The story oi
Peters and her love was public
property.
Philip rose. 81 object your hon
or Why drag the reputation Of the
deceased mans widow in the
mire--? 80
! Dale turned sarcastic eye upon
Philip. May remind the prosecu.
tor that he had no such scruples
when he unlashed his attack OF
lihcation on Madeline Day. Tn
here 10 prove TO this court the in
nocence Of this .defendani-prove
she Is not guilty Of the charge ol
murder and prove to this court that
Peter had more reasons 10 wish
the death Of Anthony wallberg than
had Madeline Day. I shall prove
Peter Dean was In the library the
night the deceased met his death.
shall prove Peter Dean lied when
he said nothing unusual happened
the day Of the murder"
The court room rocked from the