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192 THE ILLEGAL MARRIAGE, the last time that Isaw him. Do I differ from Miss Morgan in any of the particulars?” “No; but you tell us more than she did,” Stannard answered. “I believe that she fainted before he struck the first blow. She has an idea that she saw aman at the window, and heard the crash of the olass as she cried for help.” “That must have been fancy, I think,” answered Trippe; “but of that I know nothing. Ido know, however, that Morgan died by suicide.” “There was blood over the floor, don’t you re- member that, Trippe?”’ “Perfectly. I will tell you the whole secret in my opinion. When Miss Morgan fainted, Morgan fancied he had killed her, and trying to kill himself, walked about the room. I think he fell against the window—I thought so when I saw it first. But he a have been near the bed when she revived, an sate jai IP “She says so,” said Stannard. “That will do, Trippe; that will do. I must put all this into an affidavit, and—who is your nearest magistrate?” “We have one near by; I’ll send for him.” Stannard went out for the purpose, while Craw- ford arranged his writing materials near the bed. “Affidavit?” said Trippe. “What is the use of that—I am going to Perry myself.” “Indeed you are not—the idea is preposterous!” eee Pierce. “You would never get half way there.” “This will do very well,” Crawford added; “at least, until we get you up.” “Yes, and let that poor girl die in jail.” “Trust me for that, Trippe. I can manage to get bail on this.” “I know you will if you can, Crawford;” and pacing their opposition so strong he yielded to 1em. | “In case of accident, Trippe, I must have your statement in proper order. Rest awhile now, and Ill take it later.” Night came, and still they had no news from cComicbooks.co