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-- A Double Trial--Retributive Justice.
With beating and anxious hearts did the family of the Daltons rise upon the gloomy morning of the old man's trial.

Deep concern prevented them from eating, or even feeling inclined to eat; but when about to sit down to their early and sorrowful repast, Mrs.Dalton, looking around her, asked-- "Where is poor Tom from us this morning ?" "He went out last night," replied one of his sisters, "but didn't come back since." "That poor boy," said his mother, "won't be long with us; he's gone every way--health and strength, and reason.

He has no appetite--and a child has more strength.

After this day he must be kept in the house, if possible, or looked to when he goes out; but indeed I fear that in a day or two he will not be able to go anywhere.