The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-03


"You can lv4y lnlpuclLiy on my pru-
dence, madam" he said, taking up his hat.
After an absence of some minutes he re-
turned with piece of paper in his hand.
"The fact is clear, madam" said he.
"The whole OF the deposit, 95, 423 LIS. 3D.,
was drawn ont ON the 18th of last Novem-
ber. Messrs Duncan could not make q
mistake Or the other hand, it seems in
credible that Mr.. Gordon in a case of such
Importance, could overlook the fact OF
drawing out so large sum, especially as
the odd figures prove that he was taking
every available penny. Then you say he
had only 200 rubles with him-a ruble,
believe, is worth about 3 sbillings or half .
srown?"
"Yes"
'Do you know whether he spent much
money after leaving England9"
''He could not"
sand wha. day did you leave EnglandY"
"The day he drew the money" replied,
misguided by the statement of the clerk.
as it possible that he drew the money
knowing that ne might need its"
"He had no suspicion that he was to be
taken away"
snow, madam" he pursued after few
moments reflection, "can you tell me IL
any one besides yourself knew of Mr. Cor
don's being taken awayf"
"Yes. one person."
"Only onc;'
"Only one"
"Can you tell me his namei"
After little consideration, answered:
''liis name is Kavanagh."
"Ah! Do You know in what relation they
stand TO each other!"
George Gordon was Kavanagh's friend;
Kaganagh was George Gordon's enemy.
He IL was who had us taken away"
Most interesting-a complete chainl
Did Kavanagh visit Mr. Gordon ofteng"
Frequently before our arrest. He was
vt George Gordon's chambers in the after
noon of that day"
II do not know whether your suspicious
take the same direction rs mine: but it
looks to me as if Kavanagh had got access
10 your friends rooms after the kidnap-
ing and made use of his checkbook. Has
that occurred to youW
mot till now. But it was pointed out
that some strong motive was needed to ex-
plain kavanagh's action"
"a stronger still may yet be found. 1t Ia
not likely that all Mr.. Gordon's property
was in the bank. Do you wish me to max.
inquiriess"
''No. 1t will be time enough to bring
him TO account when George Gordon re-
turns"
"Then, hem,-may ask what you wish
me to do?''
Il want you to tell me how can get
money to bring him home"
Evidently the poor little man found IL
difficult to conceal his disappointment at
this dull turn to an inspiriting case. How
ever, putting the best face he could on the
affair, he said:
do you know anything of Mr.. Gordon's
private affairs-the name of his solicitor, OF
any friend who can be appealed TO foi
belpY'
mo. / know of nobody who can be ap
pealed to-"
"You yourself have not the meansi"
81 have barely 90 pounds"
He sighed, and after reflection said:
well, madam, the only thing can think
of is TO see this Mr. Lazarus and represent
the case to him, of course avoiding the
names you have mentioned. He may be
disposed to advance the sum required upon
that order if we convince him that Mr.
Gordon is a man of honor. With your per-
mission l will call on him this afternoon,
and you shall know the result tomorrow
morning"
After some discussion I agreed to this
proposal and left Mr.. Pelham, who de
clined to take any fee at the present stage
Of the case.
Continued tomorrow