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= ‘Disowned and Disgraced. which was used for refractory pupils. ap, Pioaad himself locked up in the cellar under the sleeping _ quarters—in a small and gloomy cell, without windows, It was still early in the afternoon, and for hours Linn was kept a prisoner. The greater part of the time he | paced up and down the damp floor, alternately hopeful and despondent, as he reflected on the chances of proving his innocence or being proved guilty. It was quite dark when a guard opened the door and . He con- ducted him straight to the captain’s house, and into a room on the first floor which was used as a library and of- fice. Here, beside a table on which a lamp was burning brightly, the lad found his father and Captain Cameron led Linn up the steps, and out into the grounds. sitting. “Linn, here is your father,” said the captain. for him in order to avoid as much publicity as possible. I hope his persuasions will have more effect « on you than mine have had.” Mr. Hilliard rose to his feet, trembling slightly. *T sent His face was pale with anger, and there was a look of agony and grief in his sunken eyes. “T have heard all this terrible story,” he said, hoarsdte “The captain has informed me.of your crime, and of your — obstinate refusal to confess. He has told me of your dastardly conduct in trying to fasten the robbery on two of your companions. I cannot doubt your guilt. fused you twenty-five dollars yesterday, and vou turn around and stéal five hundred. What have you to say __elor yourself ?” “Father, have you ever iow me to be dishonest?” I re- cried Linn, struggling hard to keep his composure. swear I am innocent, sir—I implore you to believe me. have never told you a lie, and | won't do so now. a pearances are pati ly against me—I admit that-—but (e(0) m ae a Ap- (@ boo ks (E(@)