Of one thing I'm sure--if Dyck Calhoun killed Erris Boyne, Boyne deserved it.

Of one thing I'm certain beyond all else--it was no murder.

Mr.Calhoun wasn't a man to murder any one.

I don't believe"-- her voice became passionate--"he murdered, and I don't believe he will be hanged." The girl looked at her mother with surprise.

"Oh, dearest, dearest!" she said.