Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-08-18

of such sincere and earnest cnalaoooi
that Agnus Hillington did not hesitate
moment TO receive these revelations IN
precisely the same spirit in which tney
were uttered
"Dd YOU leave the old dining-room
locked behind you?" nc asked, with
forced calmness.
uNo. I was in too big hurry to get |
hack here and bring you to your senses
sWhere are my keys?"
uHere they are, " handing them over
"And my revolver"
81 hasten to return it, suiting the ac-
lion to the word.
eGood. Remain here a moment" en-
Ininad Hillington, returning his revolver
to his pocket. "I'll take look at that
trunl, and then come back to you.
He glided away rapidly and in silence,
and was soon at the house. AS he turned
the corner nearest to the door OF Vhc
room which had been assigned MN, ne
found himself face to face with Dr. hop-
nett ., :,
aAh, here you are, Mr.. Hillington,"
,reetcd the Doctor. 81 was just won
irring where you could be. Been taxing
, walk, | suppose, in the cool evening
ARP"
Hilljngton assented in silence, his sur
nrise at encountering the Doctor Delng
sort of CONSERVATION, and at the same
lime extended his hand, but Dr. Kooln-
stt did not appear to see 1t.
"You are coming in, | suppose2"
ayes, sir"
"Then | will come in momeh@ as
H. 70 ca " n
He led the way into the East-lndlan
apartment, without awaiting his per-
mission. and seated himself quietly ID
the first chair he encountered. .,
GAS YOU will see at glance, Mr.. Hill
lnrton.n continued Dr. Robinett, with
an involuntary sternness of manner, as
he waved his hand toward the East-ln-
dams baggage, "a visit has been maze
here in your ABSENCE"
81 see as much" returned Hillington,
with an air of subdued fury, as ne
glanced at the small sole leather, which
Radd had left open. 81 nave peen
robbed" r
aRobbed isn't the word, sir! 1t will be
mora inst to say that the two millions
vou had in that trunk have been recov-
cred for the owner. The money has
been removed beyond your reach, and in
It's place have been left those old news.
napers. which now constitute the bulk OF
your personal fortune!"
Hillington did not need to verify the
truth of these words by personal ex-
animation.
It was easy, from where he was, to see
shat they were only too true.
He sat as if paralyzed.
aNeed I dwell upon the manner IN
which those two millions came into your
hands. Mr.. Hillington?" continued the
Doctor, his voice growing sterner WIN
every word. "Shall l reproach you Tor
your ingratitude to the best Of employ
rrsP Every word uttered in this sense
wonld be a word wasted You are ter
rible miscreant. But your claws have
now been clipped, and you are as power
less for evil as you are for goou. turi
YOU loose instead OF sending you tC
prison, in order that you may meet yonl
punishment elsewhere and at the hands
of Others"
A rumble of wheels was heard for
, few moments as they reached the sld'
door. and then they came to halt.
"There is Sammy and his wagon t
take you to the landing, with your bag
gage, added DR.. Roblnett, arising. "Pacl
M and 90! Not another minute can yo'
1 be permitted to remain in the SAM
house with Mrs. Moreland and he
4 daughter. we cast you out forever"
The East-1ndian arose in a sullel
fury and set about looking up the trunl
|, which had contained the stolen money
q When the task was accomplished h
o raised a window and passed his effect
o out in silence, lowering them to Tn
l. ground.
y 81 shall not require the services Q
y vour Sammy" he announced, wit
:. blazing eyes. IL shall make other al
!. raDgements."
r "As you choose, sir, returned the Doc
tor. 1--WE do not care how you go; IN
n essential is that you vanish. J."
# "Oh, I'm going, DR.. Robinett!" el
claimed Hillington, in a Kissing ton'
"a long goodnight to YOU"
And with this he strobe from tn
&c apartment, taking care to glide ava
II with such secrecy and celebrity that b
6. could neither be watched nor followed
"Well, sir?" queried Radd, when the
,r were again together.
% The East Indian attempted 10 repl.
q. but the words died away in his throat.
al see you have learned the bite
ri truth by personal inspection" contlI
n n ned Radd. "The money is really gone!
Hillington nodded in silence.
n "Of course you acquit me df haVlI
ID had anything to do with its disappea
a ance?"
O. eyes" gasped the arch-conspirato
ID aft has fallen into the hands OF Robinct
o. 7 have Just encountered him at IL
house. and he avowed the fact to m
ST Who is this man behind us?"
o. "He:s a friend of mine, Walt Hutchlc
or with whom have resumed acqualntan
during the afternoon" -.
to ais he O man to be depended upon?'
ayes. Just as often as you can make
od an object for him to be reliable"
cb "Have you known him long tlme?"
III "For score of years, more or less.
d "Hutchley? 1 have heard Colonel Ba
~ ton sneak of him. Isn't he the man w
assisted you long time ago in an
tempt to abduct Miss Ridley before s
all married your brother?"
of "The very same, sir"
,r. "And what is he doing here now?"
re "He's here to assist me in another
tempt to bring my sister-in-law to
nd change of views towards me, if his he
or should be absolutely necessary"
he "I am glad to see you, Mr.. Hutchley
nj said Hillington, facing about and Off
ing his hand, "and trust you will give
In vonr aid in the very serious busin(
~ now devolving upon me-"