Memory had been restored. The accompanying shock was severe, but not
heavy enough seriously to retard her recovery, which went on slowly.
She still remained at the Allen House, rarely meeting her husband,
who now spent a large part of his time in New York.
The period fixed for a trial of the case between them was fast
approaching. He continued resolute, and she did not waver from her
purpose to defend her good name. The deep interest I took in the
case, led me to see Mr. Wallingford often, and make inquiry as to
the evidence which could be produced in Mrs. Dewey's favor, and the
probable chances of an honorable result. We both favored a
settlement of the difficulty without a trial and its consequent
exposure, if that were possible. But how to prevent this was the
difficult question. Finally it was determined to make a copy of the
letter found by Mrs. Dewey, and enclose it to her husband, giving
him warning at the same time that the original would be produced at
the trial.
Nothing was heard in response to this movement, until within a week
of the day on which the case was expected to come up, when Mr.
Pages:
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296