“We delayed dinner until late in the afternoon in order to afford Harry and Viola an opportunity to come to an understanding; and we had reason to believe that what we so much desired had taken place. Lottie and I brought the dinner in, and when it was ready she managed to seat Viola and Harry on the same side of the table, and she and I sat at the other. “‘Now, Viola,’ said Lottie, ‘I have made you some of your favorite soup; I know you will like it, and I am sure it will do you good, and shall be glad if you will try it.’ “Viola smiled faintly; it was the first thing like a smile that had lighted up her pale face since her brother’s death. “‘You are very kind, Lottie,’ she said, ‘and I know I shall like the soup; I have no appetite, however, but will try some of it to please you.’ “‘Here are three bottles of home-made wine--real grape juice--take some, Viola, you’ll find it excellent. It is the best appetizer in the world--the very thing you need,’ she continued. “Viola took a small glass of the wine and drank it. “‘What do you think of it?’ “‘It is very good, and I think it will help me to regain my appetite.’ “We spent a couple of hours pleasantly at dinner; I assisted Lottie in clearing the table, and then Harry and I took leave of the young ladies, promising to visit them early next morning. “‘Well, Harry,’ said I, as soon as we were out of the jail, ‘how stand matters between you and Viola?’ “‘Oh, we are all right now, I hope.’ “‘Tell me all about it.’ “‘Ah! Eddie, I have been very foolish, and I mean to make all the reparation in my power. Poor Viola! I have caused her much grief, but I thought I was acting right in what I did! She has promised to marry me when the proof of her innocence can be established.’ “‘Did she tell you for what purpose she had purchased the phial of strychnine?’ “‘No, she positively refuses to do so; and I consider that very unfortunate, because that is the strongest point against her. I have by no means abandoned the hope of yet persuading her to reveal everything she knows about the matter. Her mind is now in a very unsettled condition; and whose mind would be otherwise, with so much to endure! The only wonder is that she has been able to bear it at all.’ “‘When is her case to be tried?’