Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-10-01

who murdered him. Appearances were
AGAINST him. but I believe he was i1s1o-
cent. His name was Keppel Darke, an
artist"
Ibid YOU prove it to the jury:
.sNo.n said Tom with a sigh; f'they
found him guilty in the second degree.
He was sentenced TO imprisonment for
| life, They might as well have hanged
him"
s.Why do you say that? If he is inno-
| cent. it is always still possible that it
| may be found so; and then, since he stiil
lives, it can be made good to him."
1T will never be much good to him.
poor boy. He was killed in a railway
smash as they were taking him to Sing
Sing. He's out Of the question. But I'd
ike mighty we'll to get on the trail of
the real murderer. That would be
worth while still"
"Have you suspicious on the real one!:"
81 can't say / have. Nobody seems to
have benefited by his death. His widow,
to be sure. got his fortune; but she must
have had the use of it while he was alive.
NV idea was that Trent had some in
trigue or other that never was known
about, and that that was the canse OF
his death. But there's no telling"
Had he no r~elations-uo friends-to
whom a part Of his fortune might have
been Left"
"No bIoodrelations, as far as is known:
but-well, this was an odd feature OF
the case. There was an old lady and
her daughter in whom he was interested,
and | believe they were some sort OF dis
tant cousins of his. It was reported
? that he thought of marrying the girl; he
; was acting as her guardian, and allowed
: the two an income out of his own pocket.
, But when he died his will gave them
! nothing, not ever d continuance Of the
Y allowance"
, And the will was not contestedP'
: mo. Miss Raven was sensitive IN
der the circumstances and preferred
G not"
+ But if he left a widow how was ii
4 that he expected to marry this young
" lady:n
$ THAT was u little surprise. The mar
riage had been secret, and wasn't know
till after his death: took place in France
somewhere, l believe. Yes, there wert
L several queer things about the case.
i should have advised following it up
/ Still l think the murder was not CON
nected with the other questionable feat
i ures. 1t stood by itself"
n THE widow is still livingT'
ooh, yes; and if I'm not mistaken sh
means to play a big part i'll society thi
winter. She has money enough, and
good position. wish the Ravens, poo
II things, had had the half of her luck"
if "Ah. and have they met with misfort
id unes, them"
"Well, it's hard enough for a man t
fy make his way, let alone a couple c
women. The old lady could do moth
to ing, except eat and wear clothes; bu
I'd the young one had pluck, and she kne'
Do how to draw and how to play the piano
- [ advised her taking pupils, and sh
a jumped at the idea. I got a few for he,
nd and she succeeded so well with thel
that others came along. But pupils al
mt not to be had in summer. and she woui
be fortunate to make eight hundred
all year. Luckily, I had more Don than
needed in my house, SO there was I
y | rent for them to pay, and they are cor
pany for my wife when In away"
ld. They are living with you, then"
ro- SAT my invitation-yes. Miss Rave
do insists onpaying board; but'-here To
chuckled-<'I use it to buy the pictur
In she puts on sale in the shops when 1
ate one else buys them. I've got quite
: at collection of 'em; but, bless her hear
Init she doesn't know it!'
Of You have told me an interestil
ans story remarked the count, "and
not cause ! appreciate it I will buy some
hat the young lady's pictures myself. Y
it:n shall give Inc the name of the sh
erv where they are. to be sold. She sh'
i'm, also paint a picture to order for I
ned house"
YOU That's right good of you," said Tt
heartily. 'She's a nice girl, but
4ee- serves a bit turn of the wheel. Butt b
me: your pardon for getting off the track
our t~heshouse: you happened to touch me
lex, a spot right over my heart. What IT
nd would you like to pay:'
nate Il want to buy the house."
the ITO buy it! That'I cost you sor
thing. You misht get it at a reasona'
rent, as the house is under a cloud j
alue now, as l was telling you; but when
not comes to buying, it's another tnl1
1 he Property up there is rising, and l do'
you would buy the house for less THAI
and cost to build 1t-and that's not faf
m a half d million"
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