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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1903-10-02, Page 7he Rose and LilyDagger A TALE1 OP WOMAN'S LOVi8 AND WOMAN'S PERFIDY af yt jo �uapvetimes it seemed to him as if seemed- to be in his path and to baunt she would 'never regain eonsciouse him. The major got into conversation with him one day, and naturally en- ough• began to talk of his daughter's illness , The little m.an was very, sympathetic, and seemed particularly anxious to learn whether Miss Delaiile was like- ly to como round, and how long It v< ould be before she was likely to do so, and the major glided into the habit of smoking a cigar with this man in the arbor or in the. pleasant gardens. Tile wan appeared to have nothing to do, and he was pleasant and chatty. and very sympathetic in his inquiries after "the major's young lady." "Are you making a long stay here. Mr. Brown,?" asked the major one day, in a purposeless fashion. "Oh, I don't know." replied Mr. Brown, for that, he had informed the major, was. his name. "I'm just stay- ing on ;, the place suits me. I suppose you'll be moving as soon as Miss De- laine gets strong enough"' "I—I don't know." replied the major, flushing and looking hard at his cigar. "Ab. just so ; all depends, of course. Your prior young lady still remains unconscious?" 1. The major sighed. `Yes! yes !'> "Poor young lady 1" said Mr, Brown sympathetically. "Will you give we a light, major ?" and he began to talk of the lake a.nd the steamboats. The days wore on. it seemed to the major, at times with hideous slow- ness, at times with awful rapidity. The London papers bad reported the examination and coroner's inquest. "Wilful Murder Against Ernest Ed- wynd, Marquis of Nairne," and pres- ently carne the announcement of the date• of the trial.. "The accused will be tried at the Downshiro Assizes 'held. at Porltng- ton, and tho accused nobleman will come before Judge Rawlings on or about tho twenty-first. No trial for a capital offense hes created so much curiosity since that of so-a.nd'-so." Tho major lead, the paragraph and trembled. 'IUie twenty-first and it was now the tenth. Eleven days! He almost prayed that she. might remain unconscious until tho twenty-second, or until thea trial should be over and the verdict pronounced. Indeed that night—the night he read the announcement of the date n the gardens,.and smoke a'clgar." of the trial—as be held her hand, and The major got up—with what a looked into her face, he almost pray - feeble movement compared with his ed that she might die before that old alertness !—and wandered down tbe stairs. He knew that the doctor "was ri;gbt, and that he was going the way to knock himself up ; and, 'Good Reavens," he thought, "It will not do for me to be ill, and not able to an- swer her when she comes to her senses, and asks rue, "What shall I do ?' And what am I to answer her ?' he groaned. As ho stepped out of the doorway to make for the arbor, the hotel visitors who were in the gardens lookod pityingly, and some of them team up and shook hands with him, and made respectful and anxious in- quiries after Elaine. Among them was a. short, neatly - dressed man whom the major could not recollect having seen before; but as the stranger—if he was a strang- er and newcomer at the hotel— touched his hat and made respect- ful inq :iry after Miss Delaine, the major, touching his liat, assured him courteously though absently, and wont on to the arbor to smoke the cigar the, doctor had prescribed. He scarcely noticed as he made 'his way back to tho house that the dap- per little personage was seated in a rocking -chair ,opposito the door- way ; but each time the major passed out into the garden, or went to the Ballo-a-manger to try and eat his lunch or dinner, tbe neatly -dressed and unobtrusive -looking individual .mess , am if --as if she must die. And then' he wound cover his face with :his hands and—not weep, it would .have been better for hemi if he could have ,drape ago—but moan feebly as be pictured himself bereft of the ;girl whom he loved with a love he had ¢ental now never suspected. Three weeks; paased, and Elaine as't111 lay as if she was not—wander- ing in the land of .shadows, dead yet living, Toast to this world of ours -and all it holds; and, almost deeper - ate, the major questioned the doc- tor, who had watched over her as be—good ana devoted physician as his was—had not yet watched over a patient. Is she never going to recover? lis she going to be like this, always ihil„1—till—" The poor old man could not Iinlish the despairing question. The doctor shook his head. "It has been a long time," he said .slowly. Long! It. --1t is phenomenal!" ex- •claimied the major. "I never knew "Yes," said the doctor. "I have .seen two each eases. One was that of a young fellow who was thrown 'rent of his trap--dog-cart. He struck his head against a lamp -post and was unconscious for six weeks." "And died at the end of it !" said the major brokenly. , s • . "No. Ite is alive and well and =strong. Be patient, major, and con- sole yourself with this reflection. Sometimes, I say sometimes, we ,medical men would rather see a pa- tient lost to all consciousness of what is going on than intelligent and .aware of it. God is merciful even 'when we deem Him most bard. Some sorrows would kill at the first shock but for this„'and ha nodded toward the white face and stili, almost death -like form. "He lays' His hand upon the overstrained brain and be- numbs it. This poor child has suffered some such shock as that of which I •speak, and if the mind were free it Would--. Better to see her like this, raving with fever, than hopelessly, mad, major 1" The major hid his eyes for a mo- ment and groaned. ! "And—and you think she will not elle ?" k "No, I thin* not ; I will promise— under Providence—that she shall not. 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People had come not only from tho neighboring towns and districts but from London itself to be pre- sent at the hearing of this, the most sensational and romantic trial of the last decade. So numerous had been the appli- cations for seats—for standing room even—in the small court house, and the high sheriff had found it necessary- to issue tickets. and these had been fought for with an ardor which could not have been warmer if they had represent- ed a free admittance to paradise. At an early hour the streets lead been thronged, and at 11 o'clock the carriages of the county fami- lies had been compelled to make their way at a snail's pace through the dense crowd" Sergeant Leslie had been In- structed by the Treasury to ap- pear for the prosecution. and the fact that the Txeasury had thought it necessary to send him down evinced the importance it attached to the case. A cordon of police, mounted and on foot, kept the approaches to the court house, and now and again their services were required to keep In order an impatient crowd angry at being denied admission to the court in which nearly every place had been allotted. At five minutes to eleven the High Sheriff's carri- age was seen wending—rather forc- ing—its way through the mob, and a cheer was raised as the white- haired judge was seen at the win - doer. At ten o'clock Gerald Locke had asked for admission to the mar- quis' cell, and had found him dress- ed and ready, and outwardly as calm on this morning on which his fate—his life or death—would be decided, as he had been on the day of his arrest. "Well, Gerald," he said, with a sad smile, "are they nearly ready? I'm glad of it. It has been weary work waiting, waiting." Gerald Locke, far more agitated under his outward and professional calm than the rearqu•!s, shook his bread. "It has come all 'too soon for me, marquis --all unprepared asI am" The marquis let has hand fall—it was perfectly steady—on its shoul- der. "Don't take your unpreparedness too much to heart, Gerald," he sant. "It le not your fault that you are not ready with a favorable defence, but mine. Who oould defend a man who can say nothing in his own de- fence ?" "And—and you mean to say 'noth- ing?" said Gerald, his agitation re- venling Heel' for n moment. The manias turned away'. "Sometimes there is nothing that WELL AND AFTER ELEVEN YEARS OF GREAT SUFFERING, A Wonderful Tril)ute to the Power ilk'' Dr. Williams' Pink Pills to Oure Stubborn Diseases. Prd& upon proof has accumulated that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills will cure when doctors, hospital treat- ment and all other medicines tail. 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Then 1 went to 'Mon- treal and put myself under the care of a doctor there. His medicine re- lieved me while I was inactive, but as soon as I attempted work or ex- ertion of any, .kind. the gains re- turned worse than before. All this time I 'vas growing weaker and less able to resist the inroads of the trou- ble. Then Dr. Willlam,s' Pink Pills were brought to my notice, and I began to regain n,'y; health and by the time I bad used thirteen boxes I was once more a well, strong man. Tile proof of this is that j; pan do as hard a day's work as anyone and never b•ave the slightest symptoms of the old trouble. I am only ,sorry, that I did not know of the piihts sooner—they' would have saved me ueh suffering and money as well." With such proof as this, that even apparently,' hopeless cases can be cured, there case be no reasonable doubt that Dr. Williams' Pink ]Ills will restore, health ia'all cases where given a fair trial. These pills are sold by all medicine dealers or will be sent by mail at 50c per box or ect to tbe Dr. Williams' efeddcine Co., Brockville, Ont. See that the f;ill name, "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills fer Pale People," is printed on the wrapper around every box. can be said," he replied. "And that le our case, is it not ?" Gerald Tole dad net o isomer for a broken moment,voice ; then he said in a hurried, "Lord Nairne, when I undertook this case—at your request--" "At my request—right. I am quite satisfied and content. I de- sire no better advocate. Well ?" "I did so le the belief, on tbe un- derstanding, that you would ren- der me the assistance which—which an accused never fails to render." The marquis looked at him' stead- ily. "What assistance could I render you ? You know the evidence that will be brought against me 1" "1 knonv that and nothing more," said Gerald. "You have not assisted me by a single word! Not a single word. You, knowing that I would give ten years of my lite. my chance of happiness through all my life, to save you, have vouchsafed nothing—nothing 1" Th'e marquis looked at him sadly, but with the impassive calmness he had maintained throughout. "My poor Gerald," he said. "If 'I bad been in your place I should have thrown up my brief long since." "No, you wouldn't," retorted Ger- ald, doggedly. " You would have clung to it, hoping against hope, as I do; hoping that something might turn up which might help you 'to save your client," "I suppose I should," assented the marquis, after a pause. "But noth- ing can turn up, my poor Gerald. And this is your first brief ! Never mind! It may not do you any harm." Gerald's pale, anxious face flush- ed,add :and ,the marquis hastened to "But I know you are not thinking of yourself but me. Well t Follow my example. I am indifferent , be you indifferent, Gerald--" He laid hila hand again on the young man's shoulder. "When you have got to my years. But no! You will not have suffered as I have suffered, will not have learned to hate and scorn life, as I do! No, you will marry that ,sweet little girl whom I helped to meet you at the ball, Elaine's frieno--" He stopped abruptly, and turned his head away. "Elaine 1 You have spoken of her, not I!" said Gerald, cuickly. "Do you know where she is? For God's sake tell me the truth! 'tech—I have a suspicion that she—and she alone --can help sus." Shoe cannot," said the marquis, solemnly. "Every word she would utter would' tell against us. Be con- tent with that 1" ."I cannot!" cried Gerald. "I can- not believe it. Why is she not here ?" I do not know. Take Carole and the dark, penetrating, eyes fixed themselves on Gerri,ld's anxious ones. "Unless eau want 'to wind the rope more closely round me, do not speak of her. Keep her name from your lips." •Gerald groaned. "See here, Lord Nairne!" he Bald, desperately. " I have to defend you, and defend you I will! I give you g—fair warning—that, con what wit!, I shall do my duty to- ward you! I do not believe you guilty ! I say, I do not 1" Remember ;the evidence!" ex claimed the marquis, holding up his hand warningly. " Rebut it it you etenebut you canno/ !" " We shall see!" retest cd Gerald be tween his teeth. Is that ail you kteve. to sae to me ?" Yes, all. Wait ! You have men- tioned Elaine—Miss 'betaine—again Remember ! chane you under no circumstances are you to bring her name into court !" "Pardon me!" said Gerald firmly " I—May loves Elaine—but •though she were my sister—I repeat it 1— though she were my sister, I should bring her into court If by producing her I could save you, my client la " Have you not found her ?" asked the marquis. " No,' u.nswered Gerald reluctantly. "'Good !" said the marquis. " And you will not. Take my advice; any- thing she could say would lose you your case. my friend. Da you hear ? Now then—wbat is It ?" The colonel -governor appeared at the door of the cell. "A quarter of an hoar, my, lord,'t he said gravely. Gerald Locke turned to the mar- quis imploringly. "Marquis, I entreat you! For your own sake, for—for Elaine's, tell me the truth!" The marquis looked at him stead- ily. "I can tell you nothing," he said. "My poor friend, I hope your next client will .give you leas trouble, As for me--" Ile paused. "Well, I hope your next client will also be less indifferent," What could counsel, however acute and enthusiastic, accomplish with such a. client? Gerald remained silent for a mom- ent or two, Bien hie said;: "You plead 'Not guilty?'" The merquis thought a moment. "They don't, as a rule, allow you to plead guilty, to a charge of mur- der, do they?" "I shall plead 'Nat guilty!' for you," said Gerald doggedly. The marquis nodded. "As you please. Who is the judge ?" "Rawlings" said Gerald. The marglais smiled sadly. " The hanging judge 1 My friend, everything is against you. And the counsel for the prosecution ?" Leslie" Bourne ,s ill." e every eye turned, fixed g'inn•1W-likt� upon llim, stood listening to !Cosi u charge. iDo you plead guilty; e lilo> i. & y:" The marquis hesitated. All saw` the hesiitatioxm then in a lour, but clear, voice, he said : i ! '' - "Notgtfllty; p' , l L i' 1 1 1 a r The crowd drew i, breath of re- lief. They had feared be the moment of suspense that the accused would plead guilty, and so rob them et their entertainment. Sergeant Leslie got up and arrang- ed his gown and began his address.' • He was as moderate as a proseout-; iing hounsel in a. murder case al.waye is. For some feiv, minutes the cro scarcely listened to him ; all them attention seemed concentrated ugjOn. the tall figure standing in the pri- soner's dock. The last few weeks had told upon) him, and the marquis looked an o.Ide er man by, five years ; but thought les face was pale and careworn, there was iro sign of fear in it. His dark eyes were perfectly, calm and. restful, and after a slow survey) of the court, he fixed them on the lade of Sergeant Leslie. That one sweeping glance bads shown him all the faces familiar to, him. On, or near, the bench sat Ladyp Dorman and Lady, Bannister, ,kiss; Lulwood and several other ladies were seated behind the jury; box..&t the solicitors' table was Sir Edmund, and Mr. Lu.twood and Mr. Bradjeyet Ingram had managed to fight his1 way, to a spot close beneath thel dock, and stood there with folded! arms, as if proclaiming, by, his at -a titude, his belief in his master's In»! nocence; and just below the dock' sat Luigi Zanti. He had begged them to place him as near his protector„ and friend as they could and, pity- ing his blindness and grief, time had placed a . chair within reach of the marquis' hand if he should chance to lean over. • The marquis failed to see Lady Blanohe. She was ,seated beside Lady Bannister, but had leaned back as if to screen herself. She wore a veil, wbenehite.ath which her face was deathly If she could have done so she would have kept away from the court, but she dared not be absent from a scene at which every other person In the neighborhood would be pre- sent. Besides, she felt that it would be better for her to be there, and ascertain for herself whether there was any likelihood of her share ,in the night's work being discovered. She, like the marquis, glanced round the court as she entered and took her seat, but site could not see Fanny Iseeking.nchley, for wtom her eyes were May Bradley had secured a. seat beside her father at tbe solicitors' ta,ble, and as the marquis stepped into the dock the tears sprang to her eyes, and ane began to tremble as she thought a If Elaine were here, this would kill' her 1" Sergeant Leslie made a very plain opening speech. It was, he said, leis painful duty to produce evidence against a deer of the realm of the heinous crime of murder. By not one unnecessary word would he weigh the case against the accused, nor would he endeavor to strain a single point for the prosecution, or refuse to admit a single point that might be argued for the defence. The truth, and the truth only, whether it resulted ih the oondemnatlon of the prisoner or his acquittal, must be the desire of all who that sel took part in one of the moot solemn filtrations that could fall to the lot of mortal man; and that the truth would be shown he had every, faith and conviction, , " Leonel" repeated the marquis, calmly and gravely. "A. clever coun- sel. I met him' once at a public din- ner. Iwonder whether he will remember me ? Ile is a foeman worthy of your steel, Gerald." " It was your fault that we had not eng"aged Sir Charles, or Sir Edward 1exclaimed Gerald. The marquis smiled. " Neither could do more than you can,' he said, almost wearily, " and neither of them would have under- stood—could have been my friend as you are. Be content, as I am." " Time's up, my lord," said Colonel Ward, opening the door of the cell. The marquis held out his hand. " Go, then, Gerald," he said. " Do your best, but—remember ! save me if you can, but not at the expense of the innocent." With these words ringing in his ears, Gerald went out and put on his wig and gown and entered the court. Counsel for the accused as he was, be had to fight and force his way in, so great was the crowd. At eleven o'clock the judge, in his ermine robe, entered, and made his way to the bench, and everybody stood up, the barris- ters making a low bow in response to his • - Judge Rawlings was a clever judge, but a severe one. Ile had no sym- pathy with criminals, and ne mercy; for them. Neither was he a respector of persons. To him, men and wo- men were alike. He dealt out that rare commodity, justice, with a fair and even hand, and without fear or favor. 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