The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10

Yes, sir-know him we'll. sir-by sight,
sir" he said, br mining the empty glass
with champagne. H old gentleman, sir
bin in the army-'ad two daughters.
Two daughters?' repeated Dowker,
eagerly.
ma. sif-twins fine looking gals as you
ever saw, sir-tall, 'andsome, and golden
air
-Oh, indeed" replied Dowker indiffer-
emily. And are they living with Captain
Dicksfall?'
No, sir" said Martin gravely. You
see, sir Miss Helena fell in love with a
gent who WIS stopping at the Pavilion,
sir. and went off with him.
What was his name:'
Don't Lnov, sir He called himself
Carrill, but they do say it was not his right
name"
~HGmph!'
Dowter pondered little over this. 1t
was as he had thought after reading the
letters Lord Callist on had masqueraded
at Folkestone under the name of Carrill
and had inveigled Helena Dikcsfall away
from home and kept her in st. Johns
Wood as Lena Sarschine.
And the other young lady" he asked,
Miss Amelia:"
oh, she male a good match, sir, re-
piled Martin. Married Sir Rupert Balls
combe, sir, about year ago. But l did
ear, sir as 'ow she 'ad bolted last week,
sir, with Lord Calliston-same blood,
sir; il will come out" And Martin de-
parted to attend upon on important Gus
toner.
Same blood" repeated Dowker mus
irgiy. Il wonder if he knows its the
same man? Calliston evidently had Il
penchant for the family. for there seems
to be no doubt that Miss Sarschine and
Lady Balscombc were sisters. so be kept
one and made love TO the other, Queer
deuced queer Well, l think had better
look up Captain Dicksfall."
He finished his wine, and, putting on
his hat went out into the cool evening
and stroll ed leisurely along the Leas.
first having taken the precautlon OF put
ting Dicksfall's address in his pocket.
He hal no difficulty in finding Captain
Dicksfall.s cottage, which was comfort
able looking place with a small garden III
front. A neat maid servant admitted him
into a dusky passage, and from thence
showed him intoa small drawing room, at
the end of which, near the window, Cap
tain nicksfail lay on sofa, looking out on
TO quiet street. A haggard pale face,
worn by suffering, but VIII ch had once
been handsome. lie lay supinely on the
sofa in al attitude of utter lassitude, COW
cred by heavy rug, and his slender white
hands We're toying with book which was
lying on his lap.
He turned fretfully when Dowker enter
ed, and spoke III the querulous voice of an
invalid.
What is it, my good man." he said
peevishly. Why do YOU come and disturb
NE at this hour! NV doctor has ordered
complete rest, and how can | get it if you
trouble me-"
Selfish old chap" thought Dowker,
but without saying word he took his
seat near the invalid and commenced to
talk.
Il am sorry TO trouble you, SIR" he
said, respectfully, but I wanted to see
you about your daughters.
My dau9hters!' echoed Captain Dicks
fall angrily. You are making a mistake.
| have only one-Lady Balscombe!'
Dowker felt disappointed.
Il understood you had two daughters,
sir-Lady Balscombe and Miss Helena
Dicksfall:s
The invalid turned sharply on him.
Who The devil are you TO intrude your
self into my private affairs"
Dowker came at once promptly TO the
point.
My name is Dowker. am detect
i've.
Captain Dcksfall struck his hand an
griiy down on the pillow.
Sent by Sir Rupert, | presume:" he
said with snecr. He wants to get
divorce, and YOU have come to me for
evidence. l know nothing. My daugh-
ter was always a good daughter to me,
and if Sir Rupert had treated her well
this elopemcnt with Lord Calliston would
never h We taken place. He is TO anne,
no. she.
i do not come from Sir Rupert, said
Dowker coldly, but from Scotland Yard"
"About what
The death OF Your other daughter
Captain Dlcksfall st IT, d up with
groan. End stared wildly at Dowker.
Good God. is Helena dead:'
Who ) He,ena?" asked Dowker stol-
idly
My daughte my daueh err"
i thought You sad you'd only one,
SIR"
The sick man TUNED away his face.
Il had two, he said in low tone, but
one, the eldest, ian away with some scamp
cal cd Calr.l. Since then | h we heard
nothing o her so l always say have only
ole.
Dowker thought for a few moments
It was a very delicate position to occupy,
and, feeling il TO he so, for moment he
was doubtful as 10 how to proceed.
Captain nicksfall, I" Ec said at length,
Il know | am only common man and
You are Il gentleman. 1t is not for such
as me 20 speak to you about your private
affairs, but this Is matter of life or
de til 10 human Icing: and if YOU hear
INV story | am sure Nou Will not refuse
to help me by telling me what | want to
know.
Dlcksfall was looking at the detective
with somber fire burning in his usually
hri yht yes. then with sigh he Law down
a. d prepared to listen.
Tell ne what you Wish, he said Ian
guidly, and if possible | Will do what
You require
Whereupon Dowker told him the story
Of the jermyn street murder the elopc-
ment OF Lady Balscomhe and the rea-
sons he had for believing that the two
nc dents were connected in some mvs-
ferrous way. He also informed him of
the arrest Of Myles Desmond, and of the
dOUbS he entertained concerning his
criminality.
1t the conclusion Dicksfall was Silent
for minute, then turned toward the de-
tective and claspcd his thin fingers Ierv-
ously together.
Il am a proud man. he said with a
touch of pathoS, and DO not care about
telling the world my private affairs; but in
a case Ike this II Is only right / should
put myself aside for the sake of clearing
the character of au innocent man. What
do you wish 10 know"
Was Lena Sarschine your daughter
For answer DicksfaIl pointed to a small
table near It hand upon which was mo-
rocco frame containing two portraits.
Dowker took them 10 the window and
looked al them.
Both of the same lady!' he asked.
Dlcksfail smiled + intly.
"lCn are not the first who has been de
ceiEed. lie said with sigh. No. One
Is my daughte. Helena, who. from Your
story. | believe TO lie Lena Sarsch ine aud
the other is Amelia, Lady Balscombe-
twins
poWker examined the photographs
closely, and wa, astonished at the like
ness which WIS fDT: her nj 1al hy hot n of