Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-11-16
Matt. q Tale of q Caravan.

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"Tndeedr' said Mr.. Lightwood. snil-
ing. Unfortunately, |, as Miss Monks
legal adviser. E-ust have Z car Ia the
matter. Doubtless this marriage wonld
be a very pretty arrangement for keep
ing the late Col. Monks fortune and
property in your possession. but can
not conseientiously approve of the
Young lady's marriage to an assassin.
IAN what-what do You
mean?H gasped Monk. staggering as if
from blow.
"Tell him, Mr.. Marshall
IAN right. sir Wen. you see. Mr..
Monk. of Monkshurst. continued the
detective, firmly. vet playfully. you're
accused of making away with-mur-
dering, in faet-a young gentleman
who came to Aberglyn a few weeks
ago in that little house on wheels: and
this nice friend OF yours there he
again slapped William Jones on the
shoulder) is accused of being your ac-
complete"
No! mol | never done it, I'm inno-
cent. ann cried William Jones'
Tell EN-, Mr. Monk, tell ENID
nOWt 10 90 Win II,
silence. you fool" said the other.
Then he added, turning on his ac.
oasers; You are couple Of madmcn.
] Think know nothing Of the yonng
man You speak Of. have heard that
he is missing. that is all. hut there is
no evidence that any harm has come to
lin, for his body has not been found.
Here Marshall turned with a wink
10 William Jones and nudged him in
the ribs.
Don't you thiak. now. he asked.
1T might be worth while looking for it
in that little underground parlor Of
yours. down alongside the sea9~
William Jones uttered despairine
g1ean. and fell on his knees.
"lm ruincdf' he cried. 20. Mr..
Monk. it's your doing. Lord help me,
They knows everything"
Curse you. hold yonr tongue said
Monk. with look of mad contempt
and hatred. These men are only
playing upon your fears, but they can
not frighten me
No" remarked the detective. light
ing his cigar. which had gone ort.
81 think we shall even manage that in
time.
As he spoke he carelessly and as II
inadvertently. drew out pair of steel
handouts. which he looked at reflect
iyely, threw up and caught undcrhand
in the air.
You accuse me of assassination.
said Monk. trembling violently. Il
warn you to beware. for | win not suf-
fer such accusations without seeking
redress. II you have any proof OF the
truth of Your preposterous charge. pro-
duce it.
At this moment Matt. looking bright
as sunshine. leaped out of the caravan.
There's my proof" said Marshall.
Miss Monk. this amiablc bridegroom
Of yours denies being concerned in
harming Mr.. Charles Brinllcy. Is he
telling the TRUTH
Mats face darkencd. and She looked
al Monl; with eyes of cordial detesta-
ton.
NO, she said. "he's lying
Matt. cried Monk. tiercely, take
care!"
Hes lying" she repeated. rot heed
ing him II see him do It with my
own two eyes, and ! see William |
Jones helping him and looking on:
they thought that no one was nigh.
but was. | was hiding behind them
sacks and barrels Ia the cave.
Monk now felt that the game was
almost up, for he was besct on every |
side, and the very ground seemed
opening under his feet. The wretched |
Jones, in a state bordering on frenzy, |
remained. on his knees. wailing over |
his ruin. The two strangers. Light !
wood and Marshall. looked on as calm |
but interested spectators. Matt. hav-
ing delivered her home-thrust of ac-
cusation. stood and gazed into Monks
face with cool defiance.
1t is plot" Monk cried, presently. |
IAN infamous plot to ruin rae! You
have been tampering. see. with this
wild girl. whom you foolishly suppose
kin to me by blood. Arrest me. if you
please shall not take the trouble to
resist. for | am perfectly innocent in
this matter.
lie added. while they looked at one
another as if somewhat puzzled:
AS to the girls relationship with
my dead cousin. the very idea is abb
surd. Where are the proofs Of her
birthright9''
Here said quiet voice.
Monk turned his eyes and started
back in wonder. while William Jones
shrielsed and fell forward on his face.
S;a@dieg before t.,csa in the sunshine
was-the reality Or the semblance Of
The murdered young man of the cara
vanl
CHAPTER XVI.
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