I MAKE A PROMISE TO POLLY The next few days were a nightmare to me.

Even now I cannot think of that horrible period of suspense and doubt without a shudder.

The coroner set to work immediately upon his preliminary investigation, and every bit of evidence that turned up only seemed to make the proof stronger against Radnor.
It is strange how ready public opinion is to believe the worst of a man when he is down.

No one appeared to doubt Rad's guilt, and feeling ran high against him.

Colonel Gaylord was a well-known character in the countryside, and in spite of his quick temper and rather imperious bearing he had been a general favorite.