The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-02-01

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part she was taking In endeavorinr to
trap perhaps innocent man; Sivory,
his eyes upon the steel implement before
him.
At last the truth was to be learned.
IfSlvory were the murderer, it seemed
impossible that he could avoid betray-
Ing himself by cry, a word, move
ment, or even a slight shudder, when
his eyes fell upon the most material
object in connection with the murder.
At'first Slvory manifested certain
repugnance to the weapon placed before
him. Then he took 1t up, examined IL
carefully, and replaced Il upon the table,
saying, should advise you not to use
this old knife; 1t is as rotten as steel
can be-"
Webber was stricken silent with won-
derment.
All his calculations were blown to the
four winds of heaven.
He turned to Margaret, while Slvory
who had laid down the knife, moved to
the fire.
Margaret's attitude remained as before.
But she was less pale than she had been
an instant previously, and strange,
sad smile wandered on her lips. 1t
might have been said that she was quite
Indifferent to the result which had been
obtained.
1.-The game is not yet lost" Webber
ooiH In nipnuaIf rhn tr1E 81, 81, 4
have put him is not yet complete. 1t is
just possible that in the heat of exasper-
alton murderer may turn upon his
victim the first weapon which comes to
hand, and even without looking at it,
and that consequently, if seen after
wards by him, it will not recall the deed
he accomplished with its aid. I will
complete the test"
He took his guest by the arm, walked
him up and down the room once or
twice, and then brought him to the
table, and therefore in the full glare of
the lights.
$780," said Webber, when they were
once more seated, and pointed to the
knife, "this knife would really be no use
if were attacked 7"
"I think not" replied Sivory; "the
point is quite blunted. Look at it your
self"
True," replied Webber, pretending
to examine with great care. 1t is
evident that the point must have struck
against rib of the victim"
"Why, has this knife really been used
against human being ?" asked Sivory,
in quick, Mortified voice.
eyes and the wound was mortal"
"Who told you SO p"
"My guide down in Scotland Yard.
Do you suppose should buy these OBJ
| jects, and give price for them unless
they were warranted. This knife is
now historical, and / know every frac-
ton of the history attached to it. 1t
belonged to a young man who was
assassinated last October in Taggart's
Inn, Strand"
Sivory started.
Weber continued.
"This young man was called-called
4 have forgotten the name; shall
remember it directly. He was called
"Graham Forbes"
The name was pronounced by Sivory,
1t was now Webber's turn to start.
"You know all about that affair
then ?"
Certainly, 1 do; for I was directly
mixed up with the frightful business"
"How mixed upP"
81 was suspected by the police of being
the murderer"
"YoupD
"Yes-I. You may now easily com.
prehend my emotion when you referred
to that fearful crime. Why, believe
have not yet overcome the shock. Yes
can see in the glass that am as pale
as death. Kindly pass me the water.
bottle"
Weber obeyed, Sivory swallowed hall
tumbler of water, and continued.
"You cannot imagine the trouble, the
vexation into which this half.accusation
plunged me. Can you believe itr
only narrowly escaped being arrested"
"Is it possible ?" cried Webber.
Possible-and only too true. How.
ever, managed to escape" Then turn
ing to Margaret, he continued " Pardon
me this excitement, Miss Varli. / an
quite aware that agitation and emotion
are almost objectionable in the presence
of lady but when recall my fearfu
sufferings, 1 am no longer master o
myself. f."-Continued next week.