In Barracks and Wigwam — page 59: what you’re looking at

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~ A ‘Victim | of ‘Circumstantial Evidence. ~ ome ‘was give to mé,’ er more.’ “It is useless to question him,” know his dogged obstinacy too well. is not needed to prove your guilt, Linn — Fae, ees ' Deerfoot muttered. ’ said the captain. But his confession Alas! it is only 49 “Me no gv | too clear. You saw where I placed the five hundred dol- lars last night, and you and Deerfoot—whom you have been very intimate with of late—planned to steal it. You were watching the window when Sanders caught you, and you had the audacity to return a second time after being put out of the grounds. Which of you stole the money I don’t know, but between you the deed was done. Then you separated, Deerfoot retaining twenty-five dol- ars, and you taking the balance. - ture you might have escaped suspicion “Stop, Captain Cameron!” cried Linn. -are dead against me, but | am innocent. _ hear my story. oe ‘Appearances Wait till you I followed Bruce and Steve to the school last night, suspecting that they were up to some mischief. I crept close up to them while they were hidden in the bushes near your window, and I heard them planning to steal the money and fasten the crime on Deerfoot. was all arranged for them to escape. But for Dect S eros It. And it was fer Bruce’s sake that I refused to answer yout ques Wher Iwas caught. He dare not deny it “My son was in bed at the time you speak of,” rupted the captain, is a vile fabrication—a tissue of ltes. _ Linn, to accuse an- ater with a burst of anger. ‘This story innocent lad. Bruce’s above reproach. You are the thief!” | cried Linn, fairly losing heart at the ~ terrible chain of evidence that had been woven around him. “I implore you to believe me, Captain Cameron. - “IT am innocent,” a (E(0) Shame on you, honesty 1s AL _Deerfoot can clear us, and you know that he is truthful. ASI 8 Ue eB understand the situation Lam in, or he would (C CS (E(0) boo —_