The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-31
CHAPTER XVII,

Norwood informed him from time to
time of the discoveries that were made,
so. in spite of his iuixotic ideas concern
ing the promise he had made to Lady
Balscombe, there seemed every chance
that he would soon be released from his
perilous position.
After the discovery that Lady Bills
combe was dead and not Lena Sarsch ne,
Norwood, accompanied by May Penfo,d.
went to tell Myles about it in the hope
that this being the cas, he would now
tell all about his interview with the de-
ceased, and thus possibly throw some
light on the mystery. Myles was delight
ed to see May and clasped her fond!y to
his breast, while Norwood, finding the
meeting of two lovers somewhat trying,
busted himself with his notes at the 9TH
er end of the eel.
Myles paused a moment, and was then
about 10 speak, when the door of the cell
was opened and Dowker entered in q state
of suppressed excitement.
Good morning, Miss Penfield and gen.
tlemen, he said, rapidly Il have some
news good news-for you"
About what" asked Norwood, GU
riously.
Dowker. Il nave been to see Lord Cal
that night.
DO they incriminate him?" asked Nor
wood.
: If they did it would not much matter, "
replied the detective, for / have discov-
cred the real criminal.
What" cried Norwood and Miss Pen
fold, while Myles said nothing, but fixed
his eyes eagerly on Dowker's face.
les-she has confessed.
She cred May. Is it woman?"
1t is-Iena Sarschinei'
Lena Sarschine,' echoed the three III
astonlshment
lie same. She has confessed that she
followed her sister on that night and
killed her through jealousy"
w hat wea on did she use:" aske d
Desmond. dishelievingly.
This. replied Dowker, and produced
the dagger Lena had thrown at his feet.
DO you believe this story" asked Bes-
mond looking ut Dowker.
AT first ] dill not believe one word, "
answered the detective slowly, but / am
now doubtful, s | don't SEQ what she
would gain by confessing herself guilty
of crime she had not committed.
Il can ieil you what she would gain, "
said Desmond vehemently. "Ies-she
loves Ca!liston aeyotedly, and thought
YOU were trying to hring home the crime
to him. Did she ovei hear Your convers l.
tom"
some of it, admitted Dowker reIuc-
family.
Then that explains al" said Myles
triumph ntly. She thought Calliston
was in danger Of being arrested for the
murder, and swore She did it in order to
save him. Remember, she has an ex-
citabie nature, and her nerves are over
strdng with the horror of her sister $
de It'll. Ten to one she did not know
what she was saying.
~But this dagger" began Norwood
Pisht" retoftaI Myles. Il don't be
licye tn It toy had anyt hing to do with it
Find out il its poisoned, for Ill stake
my existence ii Is not. No, LEM Sar-
schinc did not commit the crime
y on seem TO be very certain" S i'd
powhar Perhaps you can tell me who
did?"
4 can't tell you for certain" retorted
Desmond but / have my suspicious
You wanted 10 know my reasons for no.
divulgine the identity of the dc eased, :
he went on. tun ny 10 Norwood Il can
now give them, as this seif-aecusation Of
Lena Sarsclines Is too absurd to be al
lowed 10 stand. | told you | d not see
Lady isalscomhe again on that night
told lie did When l left the house
TO follow her and see Tia 4 she got home
safely | went along Plccadilly. as | told
You. nder gas-lamp l saw Lady
Balscombe standing talking to man.
! They were Iuarreling, and the mans
voice WAS raised III anger Suddenly |
saw the man put his hand to her throat
/ aud wrench something away. Ia "
Balscomte gave Il cry ana fled across lie
/ street III the direction of st. James street,
/ followed by the man. They were swal-
/ lowed up III the fog, and | saw 10 more of
/ them. 1t vas the direction they took Ia 4
! Led me into st. James street on III
night. If you remember, there was a mark
/ on Lady Ealscombe's neck, as if some
| thing had been wrenchel of, so Won can
! now understand the reason | believe the
/ man inflicted the fatal wound at the same
/ time. She fled from him. went bllndiv
/ down St James street. into Jermyn
i street, and sank i'll dytn, condition on
! the steps whore She was found
Did YOU recognize the mani" aske
hovker, who had been listening intently
/ TO this story.
/ Il did.
And who was it," cried the trio.
Sir Rupert Ralscombe, ga 4 Myles
MAY fell into Norwoods arms with a
stihed cry, but Dowker began TO speak
rapidly:
why, Lord Culliston also sad he saw
I HIM going after Lady Baiscombe. BY
Joye 50 he i the criminal after ali.
] What fool I've been | IN on
Where to- asked Norwood
want to find out where the locket
and chain IS that Sir Rupert wrenched of
his wifes neck