Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-11-02

| business Might not this solicitor advise
mCf had money to pay him-ths rest of
the English notes Gordon gave me. There
! could be no harm in trying il kept up my
assumed character and took proper precau-
tions, went up to the second floor, and
after pausing for n 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 n strong
| smell of paint; that everything was painful
ly new. Even Mr.. Pelham himself seemed
new, he was so attentive, so anxious to get
me into his inner office soon as he learn
| ed that | wished to have his advice upon
an important question. He was n thin,
( eager, little man, with clean shaven face
and II pleasant, birdlike expression IN his
sharp, twinkling eyes. He reminded me of
n sparrow with n large brood on the look.
out for the smallest crumbs
do you know any one named Kava.
/ nagh%' l 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.
We'll, madam, l can't say that do" he
answered reluctantly.
ANY one named Gorlong"
Gordon, Gordon, now" retlectively
/ No, madam. You see, madam, my prac-
/ tice has up to now been in another part of
/ the metropolis"
/ Perhaps you know Prince Borgeuskyf"
II have heard OF him of course but |
have not the pleasure of knowing him."
Can l rely upon Your not repeating a
word of what tell You to any living crea-
turef'
Absolutely, madam. You must under
stand that my professional reputation
would be ruined if betrayed. even by want
of care, anything coulided to me by
client"
After a few moments reflection said
going without circumlocution straight to
my subject:
George Gordon and | were kidnapped
last November" l began.
kidnapped; 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
doubt as to whether his new client was
quite in her sound senses.
I'VE were transported to St. Petersburg
and thence to Siberia"
siberia" he said, making IA 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 ask why you were in
the hands of the police'"
George Gordon was supposed to be
Prince BorgenskS, the nihilist, whom he
resembles, and l was taken as his accom-
plice. We were both being sent to Siberia
as eNiles by administrative or,ler.'
Mr.. Pclham's face frightened up again
rs if with the dawninG hope that might
be sane after all.
I'VE found man who undertook to get
us out Of Russia for about 5000 rubleS
George Gordon had only 1900 1t was
agreed that l should be sent alone to Lon
don with an order on George Gordon's
bankers to pay $500 to a man named I.az-
arus in Houndsditch. On receipt of the
money Lazarus was totelegraph to the man
in Siberia, who would then get George G or
don out Of Russia, You understand met"
Perfectly, madam. The explanation is
most lucid; the case most interesting. Pray,
proceed"
Il 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
youE"
Yes. here it is
He examined the paper with redoubled
interest.
"Messrs. Duncan Il Duncan-why. this
house is just round the corner
Yes"
What reason do they give for refusing
payment"
They say they have no money of George
Gordon's,"
is Mr.. Gordon n man of capitals"
He is very rich, believe"
Surely he would know when he wrote
this important order whether he had a bal
ance there or not!"
His life depended on it"
If you have no objection, l 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
kavanaGh or Prince Borgensky."
You can rely implicitly on NV 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, IS, 42S lis. Cd,
was drawn out on the I2th of last Novem-
Der. McsSrs. Duncan could not make
mistake On the other hand, it seems in
credible that Mr. Gordon, in a case of such
Importance, could overlook the fact of
!rawing out so large 4 sum. especially as
the odd figures prove that he was taking
every available penny. Then you say he
had only 1900 rubles with him-a ruble,
believe, is worth about . sbillinCs or half "A
CROWN
Yes Pc
DO you know whether be spent much
IIOutN GIlSE 4SstN lLs F-nElAHu
He could not"
And what day did you leave Englandf"
The day he drew the money" replied
misguided by the statement of the clerk.
lis it possible that lie drew the money
knowing that he might need its
He had no suspicion that he was TO be
taken away
Now, madam" lie pursued after few
moments reelection. can you tell me if
AMI hnSilas 49, T.
Ions being taken away"
Yes. one person"
only ones
"Only one"
Can you tell me his names"
After Il little consideration, answered.
His name is kavanagh."
"Ah! Do You know in what relation they
stand to each other!"
George Gordon was kavanagh's friend,
kavanagh was George Gordon's enemy.
He il was who had us taken away"
Most interestinC-a complete chain:
Did kavanaGh visit Mr.. Gordon often!"
Frequently before our arrest He was
at George Gorrlon's chambers in the after
noon of that day"
Il do not know whether your suspicious
take the same direction as mine; but it
looks TO me AS if kavauagh had got access
to your friends rooms after the kidnap
ing and made use of his check book. Has
that occurred to your"
Not 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 is
not likely that all Mr.. Gordon's property
was in the bank. Do you wish me to make
inquiries."
No. 1t will be time enough to bring
him to account when George Gordon re
turns"