The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13
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u9cS ltbttu Oh bnG phlHbcT TIC was
writing name on the doorpost spelled
out what he had written, "E. Pelham, So
licitor, second f"-
A ray of hope flashed upon my darkened
mind. had heard Taras speak of getting
a solicitors advice upon some question of
business. Might not this solicitor advise
mef had money to pay him-the rest of
the English notes Gordon gave me. There
could be no harm in trying II kept up my
assumed character and took proper precau-
tons. / went up to the second floor, and
after pausing for a minute outside the
freshly painted door on which read the
name of the solicitor entered the office
with every sense on the alert. remember
that the newly vanished door creaked as
pushed it open; that there was strong
smell of paint; that everything was painful
1y new. Even Mr.. Pelham himself seemed
new, he was so attentive, so anxious to get
me into his inner office as soon as he learn
ed that wished to have his advice upon
an important question. He was thin,
eager, little man, with clean shaven face
and a pleasant, birdlike expression in his
sharp, ,twinkling eyes. He reminded me of
a sparrow with u large brood on the look
out for the smallest crumbs
DO you know any one uameed Kava-
nagh?" I asked when we were seated face
to face at his writing table, with the spot
less blotting pad and the new stationery
case and writing materials between us.
well, madam, can't say that do" he
answered reluctantly.
"Any one named Gordonf" ...
"Gordon, Gordon, now," reflectively.
mo, madam. You see, madam, my prac-
tice has mp to now been in another part of
the metropolis"
perhaps you know Prince Borgeuskyp
81 have heard of him of course, but
have not the pleasure of knowing him."
"Can l rely upon your not repeating
word of what tell you to any living crea-
ture?'
.sAbsolutely, madam. You must under
stand that my professional reputation
would be ruined if l betrayed even by want
of care, anything confided to me by a
client"
After a few moments reflection 1 said
going without circumlocution straight to
my subject:
George Gordon and 1 were kidnapped
last November" began.
"Kidnaped yes, madam" he said in the
most matter OF fact voice. though the fall
in his countenance expressed disappoint-
ment, and his penetrating glance betrayed
n doubt as to whether his new client was
quite in her sound senses.
1--WE were transported to St. Petersburg
and thence to Siberia
'Siberia." he said, making note of it as
though he might possibly confuse it with
Cheapside.
"After travelling four weeks we escaped
from the police and"--
"Pardon me-may l ask why you were in
the hands of the police?"
George Gordon was supposed to be
Prince Borgensky, the nihilist, whom he
resembles, and l was taken as his accom-
plice. We were both being sent to Siberia
as exiles by administrative orlern
Mr.. pclham's face frightened up again
as If with the dawning hope that might
be sane after all.
1--WE found man who undertook to get
us out of Russia for about 5000 rubles
George Gordon had only 1,200. 1t was
agreed that should he sent alone to Lon
don with an order on George Gordon's
bankers to pay 9300 to man named Laz-
arus in lIoundsditch. On receipt of the
money Lazarus was totelegraph to the man
in Siberia, who would then get George Cor
don out of Russia. You understand mef'
Perfectly, madam. The explanation is
most lucid; the case most interesting. Pray,
proceed"
81 arrived in London this morning and
presented the order to Mr.. Lazarus We
took it to the bank, but they declined to
pay the money"
"Has Mr.. Lazarus returned the order to
your"
''Yes; here it is"
He examined the paper with redoubled
interest.
''Messrs. Duncan g. Duncan-why, this
house is just round the corner"
"Ycs F"
'What reason do they give for refusing
payment'n
"They say they have no money of George
Gordon's."
SIS Mr.. Gordon man of capitalW
He is very rich, believe"
Surely he would know when he wrote
this important order whether he had bal.
ance there or not?"
''His life depended on it."
IF you have no objection, will go at
once and see what the manager has to say.
l shall not keep you waiting many min.
utes"
you will not mention the names OF
Kayanagh or Prince Borgensky."
You can rely implicitly 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.
1.-The fact is clear, madam" said he.
was drawn out on the 18th of last Novem.
ber. Messrs. Duncan could not make a
mistake. On 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 2 shillings or half a
crown2'
Yes
do you know whether he spent much
money after leaving England"
"He could not"
"And what day did you leave Englands'i
1.-THE day he drew the money" replied
misguided by the statement of the clerk.
sis it possible that he drew the money
knowing that he might need itP''
''Ile had no suspicion that he was to be
taken away"
Now, madam" he pursued after a few
moments reflection, ''can you tell me il
any one besides yourself knew of Mr. Cor.
don's being taken awayr'
"Yes, one perHon."
"Only one;"
"Only one"
"Cau you tell me his nnme2e
After a little consideration, answered.;
III name is Kavanngh."
"Ah! Do you know in what relation they
stand to each otherf"
George Gordon was Kavanagh's friend;
kavanagh was George Gordon's enemy.
He it was who had us taken away"
Most interesting-a complete chain!
Did kavanagh visit Mr.. Gordon oftensn
Frequently before our arrest. He was
at George Gordon's chambers in the after
noon of that day"
II do moi know whether your suspicious
take the same direction as mine; but il
looks to me as IL KavanaKh had got access
to your friend's rooms afEer the kidnan.