The South western news., 1888-01-18

VIII COuAu0 OuISelNeS 10 inc question OF
| Giulio Eliotts heirship.
| ave know from these documents tina.
! he and his sister were stolen from thei1
| dying mothers bedside at your instigation.
We have learned that the little girl died;
the boy was found and adopted by Mr.
| Elliott, the banker.
"There is complete chain of proof in
regard to all this-there can be no doubt as
| to GiIlio Elliott's trae identity.
Upon learning of this his friends made
an effort to secure his release from Jail,
| where you caused his imprisonment on a
| false charge"
The evidence of his guilt is undeniable, !
| retorted Vance, wild with chagrin and rage
| These friends are determined to prove
| his innocence"
They cannot do it. >"
Yes thoy can, and have already done so. "
"In what way"
"Ihey have found one of your victims
and fellow conspirators- Howard Marcy. "
We'll, what does he say?"
THE truth. He claims that you insti.
tuted plot to ruin Giulio Elliott's reputa-
ton.
His word will scarcely outweigh my own. "
1t will when all the chain of evidence is
complete Dudley Vance, you are in a
very perilous position. Defiance and bold
ness will not avail you. The abduction of
| the Wynne children, the plot to DESTROY
Giulio, and your schemes for the Elliott
fortune are all known. In court of law
you would be severely punished.
The plotter reflected deeply.
He foresaw disaster, but he also dis
cerned ruin in a ready acknowledgment of
the charges of his enemies.
He knew that the long processes of the
law xUOI116 aDob1a him 10 VILLAGE A.
to fly ere real danger overlook him.
He arose to his feet firm look on his
pale face.
You accuse me of abducting the Wynne
children" he said, calmly.
"Yes."
81 deny i'll absolutely deny ever know
ing the men you name-Santo and Dyke.
You imagine you can prove this charge.
You never can. Some visionary evidence
may exist / deny its validity or i'm.
portance, and defy you to place the charge
against me and prove it.
The strange lawyer bowed coldly.
Very well" he said; then it will be a
fight to the bitter end.
Yes, on my part You again charge
that have plotted to destroy Giulio Elliott.
Again deny it. Your only witness, ae-
cording to yorr own admission, is one
Howard Marcy.
Perhaps" remarked the lawyer.
This Marcy is friend of Giulio Elliott
| denounce his evidence as perjured. 1 can
prove him to be q murderer fugitive
from Justice.
Giulio would have spoken, but the law
yer motioned him to silence
Finally, I say that if Giulio Elliott is
the rightful heir to the Wynne estate, he
must prove it In a court of law. Then, and
only then, VII transfer to him the prop
erty l have held in trust SO faithfully and
long.
AS to my scheme for the Elliott for
tune, the will of my former partner evil
dences his perfect trust in me. | shall
resume the business ut the bank, and con-
tinue TO prosecute Giulio Elliott as an en-
bezzler. You have my answer to this bold
scheme to intimidate and rob me. Gen
tlemen, good day."
Dudley Vance had started toward the
door, as if to leave the room.
The strange lawyer stepped suddenly
before him.
"Wait!" he commanded, peremptorily.
What do you want?"
One word further with you. You cannot
leave this room yet. We demand, first,
confession from you as to your many
crimes"
Are you mad?"
mo. We further demand tina. you of
once abandon the bank and lis moneys"
You are modest in your demands. "
Otherwise -"
"Well?"
"a more serious and immediate criminal
charge will be preferred against you.
by whom?'
"By yonder man."
The lawyer again indicated the muffied
figure at Giulio's side.
What charger"
Attempted murder"
"On whom"
""On your business portner, Mr.. Elliott"
1T is false"
Vance chung to a chair for support as he
read in the lawyers flashing eyes a final
triumph.
It is true"
The muliled man had spoken at last.
At the sound of his voice Vance trembled
like leaf
1t is true" he roaffirmed thrillingly,
arising to his feet. 81 charge yonder man
With the crime.
"You have no proofs" gasped Vance.
The lawyer interrupted hun.
I'VE have ample evidence. We shall
soon find your accomplice, Allison. We
shall soon have all your other accomp ices
What do you want of me?" demanded
Vance. sullenly.
"A confession"
That will never make"
Then you must at least exonerate Giulio
Elliott
And implicate myself"
Vance was desperate now. He realized
that all his villainy was discovered
at must be done" again spoke the
mufled man, cor scandal shall be disdained
and the entire affair made public"
Il defy you!" shouted Vance, again be-
coming defiant. Il defy your mysterious
witnesses. My long record of integrity,
my partners trust in me- will convince the
public am innocent"
"And my evidence will convict YOU"
spoke the stranger, solemnly.
Who are your"
Behold"
The stranger flung aside his disguise.
Dudley Vance staggered back as il dealt
sudden blow.
"Mercifll heavens!" he shrieked, "a
wrath from the grave; it is Elliott"
CHAPTER Xxx
THE ESCAPE
"All is ready. Tonight will make the
attempt TO escape or die"
Just at dusk, when all was hustle and
activity with the return of the convicts from
the work shops to the cell-houses, Robert
Wynne deity eyaded joining the line.
Instead he secreted himself behind
pile of MARBLE and lay there awaiting de-
velopments.