Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 131, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1913 — FAMILY BECRETS. [ARTICLE]

FAMILY BECRETS.

The case had, reached a critical stage. Even the judge seemed to awaken to a live interest In the proceedings, for the most Important witness was about to be cross-examined. “So you are the lady’s maid?” began the relentless barrister. “Tea, sir.** “And where were you at seven o’clock on the "evening in question?” “I was in my lady’s room, sir.” “For what purpose?” "I was dressing my lady’s hair, sir.” The barrister leaned forward and spoke slowly and impressively. “Now, think," he said, "1 want you to be very careful In answering this question: Was or was not your mistress in the room at the time ?” —Argonaut