The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-12-06
Dr.. Eli6nStein' S Mission
4 Remarkable Romance.
BY EMILY THORNTON.
CHAPTER III-Continuei.

CHAPTER III-ContinueL
"How that garment came there in that
condition. or how that dagger left the
case in his dressing bureau. ever re-
manned mystery to FitzrOy Glenden-
ming.
"All he could conclude, after the deep
est study, was that some unknown enc
my had struck the fatal blow. and after
stealing these articles from his private
rooms. had left the dagger purpoSclv
upon the floor, and returned the torn
and bloody gown TO the closet. III order
TO fasten suspicion upon him. and thus
shield themselves.
1T did shield them etfectuallv. while
the poor, innocent youth was arrested
and committed to prison on the charge
of murder.
TO make a long story short. in due
time the trial took place, and Sir Reg
inald Glendenniug. who had succeeded
to the title. testified to the bitter feeling
that had existed between the brothers.
He also identified the dagger and dress
ing gown a belonging to the prisoner.
Antoine Duval testified as fully to the
threatening language used TO the de-
ceased on the day previous 10 the muir
der by his brother.
The trial was quite lengthy. but re-
suited in his acquittal and discharge
from custody.
But although freed by law, the popu-
lar opinion remained unchanged, and.
unable to endure the cold. avcrted looks
of his former friends he left his home
and embarked for America under an as
sumed name.
CARRYING in New York, the strain of
grief that he had undergone 50 told upon
his nervous system that he was laid upon
Il bed OF severe Illness.
Then it was that your father sought
him out and nursed him so tenderly.
After his recovery. he resolved to devote
himself TO business, and thus forget his
troubles aud misiortunes.
Things began to mend with him after
this and business prospered. and before
sin years passed away speculation had
so enriched him that he found himself
the po>Ses>or Of millions.
"Retiring then to private life, he
bough, this place in Yonkers, i'll order to
enjoy himself in quiet way. But i'll
health visited him; a stroke of paralysis
rendered one side comparatively help
less. while the asthma. which he had
been subject to for many years, increased
10 an alarming extent.
During all this time one wild wish has
been his, and that was to solve the mys-
terry Of his brothers fate, and so clear
! his own good name of the unjust suspi-
cions that still chung 10 it.
His object was, before this. to have
returned TO his native place. i'll some dis
glise. and so work unknown toward tn"
accomplishment of this desired end.
But his return was ctftctually pre-
vented by his ill-hcalth and hclples>ne>s.
Lately this wish has become uncon-
! trollahle. He prays that he may not
| die with this stain still cinging to his
name. He has therefore decided To ask
you 10 undertake the case FOR him"
But" here interrupted the amazed
7 listener. "th.re must be some mistake.
! l am no LAWYER, simply 4 physician. and
as such, what can do?"
"Evcrything. We think far more than
lawyer" replied Mr.. Gray. OF course
/ You would have 10 sell Your practice in
( New York and settle in England. There.
aS Il growing physician. YOU would gain
, the confidence of the people. You would
/ be admitted 10 places where no one else
! would, and could study the characters Of
rich and poor.
"Sir Richard Glendenning married. two
year, after the disappearance of his
been his bride. Miss Constance. and they
now occupy Glendenning Hall. You will
probably be called 10 attend their family.
/ and so can see the room where poor Sir
! Arthur met his sad fate. and can study
/ the location of the place.
For all this trouble Mr.. r.. ppelye. "a
we Will still call him. will pay YOU hand
( >omclE. Five thousand per anuum >ual
4 be yours as long as he lives. aud al his
1 death Won will. IL successful. be muuiti-
/ Gently rewarded "a his will. still uII-
! signed. can testify.
/ Are You willing 10 serve him "a he
1 wishes? viii YOU undertake the task of
: clearing his good name of the foul asper-
D >ionS east upon it,"
There was a long pause. during which
/ the pale face of the invalid seemed 10
grow shade paler under his eager gaze.
, Al length the silence was broken by
Dr.. Elfen>t.I. who said. in a calm
steady tone:
Il will uHdertak. it,
Thank YOU, murmured the sick man.
a. he reached forth his hand to clasp
that Of his visitor. MAY God bless your
Efforts"
Amen was the low response. Il
am sure He will. A great wrong has
t\tutIIIN bceu uoue, ana bllIu my Sc !
ty most solemn VOW TO endeavor 10
right that wrong and restore an honest
name 70 an honest man. ! solemniy
dedicate myself TO your cause to act for
you and let nothing stand in my Lawful
way in order 10 unravel this mystery and
discover the fate Of your unhappy
brother"
For this. your solemn pledge" slowly
returned the invalid. Il as solemuly
promise 10 place in Your hands. through
my banker, the yearly sum Of fve thou,
sand dollars. and l Will also provide for
Your future. should my death occur be-
fore your task is completed. This will OF
mine is already dictated. and only awaits
my signature. Mr.. Gray. | will now
Summon Mrs. Stebbins and one Of my
servants 10 act as witnesses while write
my name 10 my last will and tesla
7 nenT..
Mrs. Steobins and Harriet Bevier then
placed their names opposite as witnesses
10 the solemn transaction. and again
withdrew, after Mr.. Rappelye bad de-
sired them 70 bid the coachman prepare