Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1890-05-03

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"May ask to what use you would put
the information were l to give it to you
always presuming had such informa-
tionP'
II believe had the honor of inform
ing you that l am the legal adviser of
Mrs. and Miss Templeton. The interests
Of the brother are now the interests of
the mother and sister"
Flora showed clearly that the knowl-
edge of the existence of mother and
sister Of Templeton was not pleasant to
her, and she remained in profound
thought for moment or two.
Holbrook waited patiently for her to
speak Finally she said:
"Mr. Holbrook, | shall not conceal
from you that | know the relationship
you ask to be informed Of In the brief
time I've had to consider have made up
my mind that cannot speak of it, for |
cannot explain it without giving you
secrets have no right to give to third
person without the consent of Mr.. Foun-
tain-they are his-they belong to him
and concern him only. You have reas-
oned most accurately. Therein lay the
reason Of my unjust suspicion of Mr.
Fountain; the motive was SO strong, and
he himself felt the bitterness and disap-
pointment of finding Mr.. Templeton in
his way SO much, that | feared in a mo-
ment of passion he had been led into a
frightful crime. ! must, however, de-
cline to answer your question.
Holbrook bowed courteously and re-
marked:
"Of course, that sends me to Mr.
Fountain"
"If Mr.. Fountain determines to in
form you, l, of course, can offer no OBJ
lection"
perhaps you may find yourself able
to answer another question:"
Flora seemed to give him consent by
an inquiring expression Of face.
"You will perhaps remember" he con-
tinued, "that on the occasion of our pre-
vious interview in this house displayed
diamond button l had found that
morning at the place of murder"
Perfectly we'll"
"You seemed to recognize it then.
May ask to whom you thought it be-
longed?"
49," said the lady laughingly, but
partly vexed as we'll, "your display OF
the button was trap laid for me?"
81 confess it. Laid on the impulse of
the moment
81 have no objections to tell you. |
had seen similar one worn by Kendrick
Noble"
"Ahr
"He was very proud of it, as he had
inherited it from his grandfather, who
had received it from an Italian nobleman
in whose family it had been for many
generations. 1t was given the grand
father in recognition of some great serv.
ice rendered. Concerning Mr.. Noble |
presume you know quite as much as |
do. He is but little more than an ac-
quaintance, a young gentleman of our
"What earthly connection can he nave
with the matter that puzzles me soT
THAT is for your astuteness to dis
cover" replied the lady, not without the
suspicion of sarcasm in her tones. II
cannot help you in that matter
At this point Holbrook rose to take his
leave, and as he did SO Miss Ashgrove,
rising with him, said;
81 fear an apology is due you But
surely you will excuse woman seeking
to protect her secrets?
Holbrook began to feel ashamed OF
himself under the gentle dignity OF her
apology, and felt it almost rebuke; SC
he replied;
"The apologies should be mine for
having performed delicate task with
much awkwardness and little kindness.
Thus, with better understanding
between them than had existed since
their first interview, and perhaps than
ever before, they parted after warm
grasp of the hand
CHAPTER XXIII.
TON MAKES A LONG STEP FORWARD.