One Man Jury

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And I know many things, or I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadow. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak.

To the people of Southport, Dan Partia was more than just a newspaper editor. He was a kind of community conscience. Businessmen would read his column carefully before deciding whether a new bond issue was right or wrong.

Housewives looked to his editorial first, then made up their minds about divorce and juvenile delinquency. So it was natural that when Clara Wentworth was brought to trial for the murder of her husband, the people of Southport quoted Dan Parture in the discussions taking place everywhere in town while the issue was being decided in the courtroom.

Dan had placed himself and the paper solidly behind Mrs. Wentworth, A fact which didn't set too well was Mr. Newell, the publisher of his paper. Now listen, Van, you've had a free reign in the past.

You've been allowed to say pretty much what you think. What are you leading up to? Well, it's all right for this paper to be partisan about politics and civic improvement. But it's not all right to print biased editorials on a murder case before the jury delivers the verdict.

Wait a minute, no. I think we better get this straightened out right now. Now, people of Southport look to me for honest opinions. My responsibility to them is to tell them what I think. And I happen to know she's innocent.