hich induced him to
return and give himself up to justice. In doing so his questions, the
tone of his voice, and his manner were marked with incredulity. It was
as if he were saying to the jury: "Just listen to this impossible
story while I take him over it again. Did you ever hear anything like
it?" When he had gone in this direction as far as he thought discreet,
he asked abruptly: "I understand that you admit that you intended to
kill your cousin, and supposed you had killed him?"

"Yes. I admit it."

"And that you ran away to escape the consequences?"

"Yes."

"Is it your observation that acknowledged murderers are usually
possessed of the lofty motives and high sense of justice which you
claim have actuated you?"

"I--"

Without waiting for the witness to reply, the lawyer turned and looked
at the jury and with a sneer, said: "That's all."

"Your Honor, we have no other witness; the defense rests. I have
proposed some requests for your charge to the jury which I will hand
up."

And the judge said: "Counsel may address the jury."

During a slight pause which now ensued Larry Kildene tore a bit of
blank paper from a letter and wrote upon it: "Richard Kildene is in
this room and will come forward when called upon." This he folded and
sent by a boy to Nathan Goodbody.

CHAPTER XXXIX

RECONCILIATION

Milton Hibbard arose and began his argument to the jury. It was a
clear and forcible presentation of the case from his standpoint as
counsel for the State.

After recapitulating all the testimony that had been brought out
during the course of the trial, he closed with an earnest appeal for
the State against the defendant, showing conclusively that he believed
the prisoner guilty. The changing expressions on the faces of the jury
and among his audience showed that he was carrying them largely with
him. Before he began speaking, Richard again started forward, but
still Larry held him back. "Let be, son. Stand by and watch the old
man yonder. Hear what they have to say against Peter Junior. I want to
know what they have in their hearts." The strong dramatic appeal which
the situation held for Larry was communicated through him to Richard
also, and again he waited, and Milton Hibbard continued his oratory.

"After all, the evidence against the prisoner still stands
uncontradicted. You may see that to be able to sway you as he has, to
be able to stand here and make his most touching and dramatic plea