Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-15
THE nLAr X PEARL,
An Exciting story OF Modern Life
Continued from last week.
CHAPTER XIV.
wanted, n Lawyer.


Continued from last week.
CHAPTER XIV.
wanted, n Lawyer.
Prompted by relentless hatred--im-
patient to know its vengeance achieved
he had watched last night in Whitehall
Gardens, hoping to discern some sign that
the missive he saw delivered in the morn
ing was bearing its desired fruit. And at
two o'clock he had seen the Countess steal
out in disguise. and his heart danced at
the sight, for he thought the deed was
done. He followed her to the news and
afterwards to her obscure hiding place.
Those movements were quite intelligi-
BILE to him. But the reason that took
her to Lincoln's Inn was beyond his
sounding line.
He would like to have gone after her,
but tho recollection that Mr. Brazenosse
dwelt IN that classical neighborhood re-
strained him. He had cut himself free
from the Count, and was now the pen
sioner Of Sastri, which was far more pro-
fitable and since the Prince had no sus-
picion that Mybrea died by his hand, and
the coroner's inquest had resulted in
convenient verdict of death from natu-
raj causes" there was no likelihood OF the
supplies from that quarter being cut off.
There might even be some new plot start
ed for the recovery of the Black Pearl, in
which his INSCRIPTIONS arm could be
employed with effect.
The reader will see that the horizon of
Piero's hopes was limited to the commits
sion Of new crimes.
According to the proverb of his native
land, che had been making soupin bas-
ket so long, and getting nothing but the
scum for his own share, that he had for
gotten the true flavor ceased to distin-
guish between right and wrong
Failing any explicit directions, the cab
man sat down his fare at the entrance to
Lincoln's Inn, and Lucia looked about
for some one of whom she could inquire
the whereabouts Of the lawyers she want
ed.
person of legal appearance was pass
ing MS she alighted from the cab, but he
stared at her 30 rudely that she did not
venture to address him, but hurried on
till she met an elderly gentleman, whose
face inspired confidence.
After PREDATORY apology for accosting
him, she asked if he could direct her to
firm of lawyers called Davidson and Rog-
erS.
He looked at her very steadfastly as he
replied 'that unfortunately he could
rot"
Lucia blushed under his direct gaze,
for secrecy, even when not shameful, is
always shamefacad, and before she could
speak again, the old gentleman said, 1.-The
firm you mention was dissolved ten years
~, al bn
present firm is Rogers and Foliambe.
can direct you to their Office if you desire,
for the junior partner is my son. :"
"Then you IRE Mr.. Foljambe?"
A vivid recognition of a verbal portrait
had flashed into Lucia's mind, and found
utterance before she could prevent it
upon her tongue.
81 am too sensible Of the honor of be-
ing known to you to deny my identity, y
was the courteous, albeit amused, reply
pf our old friend the music critic. MAY
ask to whose kind offices l owe my good
fcrtuue?"
81 have heard Mr.. Chesterton speak of
you, said Lucia, now painfully embar-
raised at having betrayed herself, for she
toresaw that she must tell the truth. 81
AMI mean 1 W0s the wife of Count
Slvestrelli. Probably you may have
heard Of me by that name 2"
Il have, admitted Mr.. Foljambe, with
less establishment in his manner than she
expected. "Do 1 understand that you
| are the Counts widow"
"No something more terrible than
death has come to part us, said Lucia,
with vibratory quality that told of la.
tent passion in her tones. "That is why
[ seek my fathers lawyer. But YOU say
he is gone q
| Both members Of the old firm are
dead, but their SUCCESSORS will Interest
themselves in Your cause, said Mr. Fol
jambe, with some solicltude for there
was a look On the white face OF this fair
| queenly woman that would have touched
his heart had he known even less of he
woes than he did Permit me to con
duct you to my sons Office, and to intro
ducs you as a lady for whom | and NJ,
friend, Mr.. Chesterton, entertain the pro
foundest respect.
| He offered his arm as he said this, ant
| Lucia took it, with new feeling of re
lief and trust.
| A friend had appeared in her cold, ach
ing world, who was not the less welcome
because he was also Cecil ChestertOn'
friend, and whose fatherly, benignan
kindness was n new and restful expert
snce.
The ordeal of seeing and making he
case known to lawyer was not half s.
terrible as she had expected it would b
since Mr.. Foljambe consented 10 remail
by her side. and assisted her startling
revelations about her husband by som
unexpected information of his own.