The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-16
CHAPTER XLIV,

flow of tears. And as soon as got away
from the gates Of the Grange they came
those welcome teGrs-and blinded STUN
bled along the road with down bent head.
When the paroxysm was past, i tried to
think Of the future, but even the prospect
of bringing Gordon back and removing the
illusion that must have lessened Tara's re-
spect and affection for me failed to tighten
myspirits. Could the old tie ever be re-
newedl Would Taras ever again feel as he
had felt toward mef Had he not already
given his heart to Judith asked. Then
the figure OF George Gordon as l had seen
him at the last moment standing under the
darkpines, waving his hand in a cheerful
farewell, rose before my imagination, and
at the thought of his bitter disappointment
in finding that Judith had transferred her
love 10 Taras-as felt she must have done,
living for so long in close companionship
with ,him-of his experiencing such bitter
anguish and regret as this which tore my
heart, asked il it would not be almost
more merciful to leave him there in igno-
rance of this greater misery. But the
thought of doing my duty urged me on and
overcame these hesitating doubts.
Mr. Pelham had given the finishing
touch of newness to his office by the addi-
N
was engaged in addressing circulars at his
desk, After taking my name, which gave
rs Mime. Leroy, this young man led me
into the inner office, where l found Mr.
Pelham waiting for clients to come with
>. the patience Of spider on the lookout for
stray flies, as it seemed to me.
II have got it," said triumphantly as
/ laid the check before him.
II am delighted to hear 1t, madame. You
wish me to go with you to Mr.. Lazarus and
see this affair through-always the most
advisable course in q transaction where
proof of payment may be needed. No time
is to be lost. I'- His enthusiasm was
abruptly checked and his countenance fell
as he glanced down at the check he had un-
folded But this is not filled in, madame"
THAT is why came to you first. Pm to
write in the amount, and l want you to
show me how tosdo it."
II perceive he said, but in n dubitative
tone, and then, as II anticipating a repeti-
tion of the difficulty that prevented the
cashing Of Gordon's offer, he added: at
will be advisable perhaps to take this to
the bank before we see Mr.. Lazarus. Busi-
ness men are SO particular, you know"
His spirit quickly rose again, however, as
filled up the check according to his direc-
ing, / think, as agreeable to him as to Mr..
Lazarus himself and when l had done he
rose briskly and took his hat from the peg
on the wall.
"Oh, by the way" he said coming back
to the table and opening drawer, ''can
you tell me IL your Mr.. kavanagh has an
Office in Lambethin
I'm LAMBETH Not to my knowledge"
''Ah, then, it is singular coincidence
and nothing more. My clerk, ," he explained,
ais engaged in addressing circulars to GER
tain capitalists respecting a company that
is being formed. This envelope was among
them, and the name catching my eye-your
interesting case is continually in my mind
Il looked in the directory and found, to my
astonishment, that the Office to which this
letter is addressed was occupied by Messrs
Bell g. Gordon. say was advisedly, be-
cause probably the directory was compiled
last autumn. Now, the association of these
twonames-
1.-The Old Lambeth Pottery:" 1 inter
rupted.
"Yes, that is the address,"
'That may be Kayanagh's address now.
What is inside the enyelopet' / asked
eagerly.
I'VE will See"
He opened it.
"Only a circular. II you think there
may be more in this than mere coincidence,
Twill question Mr.. Brett before you-here,
now, ii you please
"Yes,'' said l, feeling that | could not
rest in uncertainty as to the extent of the
clerks connection with Kavanagh.
Mr.. Pelham placed a chair for me where
I could sit with my back to the window
aud touched the bell ON the table. The
new clerk came to the door.
eCome in, Mr.. Brett" said the solicitor.
"I saw circular addressed to Mr.. Kava-
nagh, Old Lambeth Pottery. Do you know
him."
''Client of my late employers-Evans s,
Evaus-sir." !"
,'You don't know him personality"
The clerk shook his head, with "a smile.
"a little too high up for that, sir, said
he. "a gentleman of fortune-holds a
post in the house. believe"
''He speculates, of courses"
'Not sure, cir. know he has bought
up two or three little potteries."
.What potteriesy"
well, there's the Old Lambeth, but he
took that up, believe, more from charity
than as paying concern"
'I3ut the Old I.ambeth-why, that's Bell
s. Gordon's surelyt"
"Was, sir, before Mr.. Gordon bolted."
''Mr Gordon boltedr' exclaimed tho So
licitor in tone of incredulous astonish-
ment. why, this is the first have heard
of it."
Last November. A young lady in the
case, believe, said the clerk, with mild
grin, which he would certainly have kept
for another occasion had he suspected that
was the young lady in question, Don't
know much about that, but do know
that he left his affairs in regular muddle
and behaved shamefully toward his part
ner, poor old Colonel Bell"
This is bad news, madame" said Mr..
Pelham, turning to me with grave shake
of the head. I'm what way did he behave
shamefully, Mr., Brettf'
"Took Colonel Bell into partnership and
invested in pottery that was worth moth
ing at all, incurred considerable debt In
building kilns and improving the place,
and then, when be found that the colonel's
affairs were not so good as he expected, he
realized what he could and bolted, leaving
this poor old gentleman to get out of his
difficulties as he could"
All, well, what happened them,
Things went worse and worse with the
colonel. The kiln that he still had to pay
for fell in the first time it WAS fired. Then,
to meet his creditors, the poor old fellow
tried to raise money on some mining stock
and found the shares worth nothing. Mr.
kavanagh introduced him to us, and
had to go into the affair, so know all
about it,"
And the result of your examination
showetI"-
Showed that Colonel Bell had not six
pence in the pound 10 pay his creditors"
But he could call upon his partner, Mr.
Gordon
Couldn't find him, not trace of him
anywhere, and his SOLICITOR Cunningham