The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-25

u0"oh' let, us meirick SAID, IL would
be necessary to find the body and thus
establish conclusive proof of the crime
before the murderer could be convicted.
When this was done, the evidence in
hand would be sufficient to insure his
condemnation. For my part, believed
that he would be driven into a corner
and forced to confess his completely in
the crime.
Firmly convinced Of this mans guilt,
l was determined he should not marry
Olivia. The crime had been committed
for her sake, and seeing that he had be-
haved in so cowardly q fashion it was
q fit retribution that he should not
achieve his purpose. 1t was no use to
warn Olivia as to the true character
of Felix, as she firmly believed him to
be Francis and would decline to believe
my story. Under these circumstances l
judged it advisable to see Felix at his
chambers and warn him that knew
all. Terrified by the predicament in
which he found himself, he might leave
England, and thus Olivia would DO
saved from lifelong misery. His punish
ment for the crime would occur later
on, as, Notwithstanding his fight ho
could be arrested on the continent while
eXtradition treaties were in force.
After dinner l therefore went to call
on Felix. His rooms were in Jermyn
street, and as mine were just around
the corner in Duke street | had not far to
go. My visit was paid on the chance of
finding him in, as / did not wish to put
him on his guard by notifying him of my
wish for an interview AS the twins, in
spite Of constant disagreement, occupied
the same rooms, I could not but wonder
at the nerve Of Felix in coming back to
the apartments where every familiar
object would remind him Of his fratri-
cidal act.
1t was just at s o'clock when reach
ed the door Of the chambers. At the foot
Of the stairs found the caretaker en-
sconced in glass box like an insect.
To him l addressed myself. Hewas an
old friend of mine and rather an oddity
in his way.
''Is Mr.. Briarfeld within?"
"Mr. Francis Briarfeld is in his
rooms, said the caretaker, "but Mr..
Felix is in Paris. "
Of course l guessed that this would
be the answer and secretly admired the
dexterity with which Felix had carried
out his plans. Doubtless in the end, when
his brother did not return, or rather
when his pretended self did not reap
pear, he would account fop it by an ac-
cident in the eastern deserts. However,
my business was with Felix, alias Fran
els, so | made no comment on the care.
takers remark.
"Pray take up my card to Mr.. Briar-
field" l said. 81 want to see him at
once"
81 can't take it up now," said the
earetaker civilly. ''Mr. Briarfeld is
engaged and gave particular orders that
he was not to be disturbed.
"Ah, but doubtless he is engaged
with friend Of mine" l limited am
biguously,
"Is the lady friend Of yours, sir?"
A ladyl My thoughts at once revert
ed to Rose Strent, but thea the chances
were that it might be Olivia.
"Yes. Miss Bellin."
"That's the young lady, sir, towhom
Mr. Briarfield is engaged?" asked the
caretaker, who was confirmed gossip
eyes"
'It is not her, sir. 1 know her well
by sight, as she has been here with Mrs
Bellin. It's another lady"
My surmise was right, and I felt con-
fident that while l stood there Felix
was having an interview with his ac-
complice. / could not disturb them, yet
wished to assure myself of the identity
of Rose Strent. When l found out all
about her, there might be possibility
Of solving the mystery.
"Well, no matter" I answered care
lessly, stuffing the card back into my
case. "I'll see Mr.. Briarfeld another
time"
"Will you leave your name, sir?"
"NO, it doesn't matter. I'll call
about on the chance of finding him
il. "
Having thus bafled the inquiries of
the carctaker, l strolled into the street,
and taking up my station at the corner
kept my eyes on the door, If Rose
Strent was with Felix, she must GER
tainly come ont in a short time. Then
l intended to follow her up and speak
to her if got a chance Failing Briar-
field, l might possibly extort confess
sion from the weaker vessel.
In about quarter Of an hour the
woman came out She wore no veil,
and as it was still fairly light I had nc
difficulty in seeing her face. She passed
hurriedly by me in the direction of the
Haymarket without observing me, and
l recognized her at a glance. It was, as
l thought, Rose Strent and none other.
In place Of the waiting maids linen
dress, she was arayed in a smart tailor
made costume and looked very fashion
able indeed. Her face wore a trium-
phant expression, as though she had
been successful with Felix. guessed
the interview had been for the purpose
Of eXtorting blackmail, With her knowl-
edge of his secret Felix was certainly
at her mercy.
Following her up at some little dis
tance, she went down the Haymarket
and turned down one Of the side streets,
turned off there into dirty alley and
finally disappeared into swing door
over which was lamp inscribed with
some letters. I looked up and saw writ.
ten thereon, "Stage door.
AN actress" said and went round
to the front of the theater to inspect the
play bill. 1t was the Frivolity theater,
and they were playing the burlesque Of
"As You Don't Like It." Glancine
down the list of characters, saw that