Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-29

night for DIR. Williams to ponder the stu
alton. so had there been for the profess
sor. He had required 70 his former rea-
soning and his conviction that Philbrick
was staying en- in Belmont because he had
fallen in love with Louise. There was still
doubt about Philbrick. He had not found
brass switch or any other suggestive
piece of evidence that the professor was
aware of. but beneath the mans appar-
ent righteousness there seemed to Turk
a clear conception OF the circumstances If
not a positive theory to their meaning.
Philbrick's conversation relative to the in
quest and the part the doctor took in 1t
was teeming with suggestivcness. The
man might know nothing, but he might
suspect q great deal.
His suspicious thought the professor,
might stand In the way of his proposal
for Louise: in any event his suspicious must
be removed"
vious evening. 1t seemed certain. there
fore. that he would come today, and even
as the professor was cogitating. around the
corner from the stable came mis- daughter
and the man he looked for.
"Ah. Mr.. PhilbrickI' cried the professor,
think cf-what is it? and you"
You were thinking of angels and your
daughter appears" interrupted PhiIbrick.
We'll, to tell the truth. / was thinking
Of you. 1 was hoping to see you"
Good. Here l am. How do look?" and
Philbrick struck an attitude. while Louise,
as usual, laughed heartily.
professor, for the matter on my mind is
very grave. Come in"
They entered the broad hall, and the pro-
lessor threw open the door to the side
room.
Shall run away. papa?" asked Louise.
Yes: please. Go and see if the doctor
can join us for few minutes
Philbrick entered the side room and sat
down, while the professor made some cas-
ual remarks upon the weather. DR.. Will
Jams came down stairs slowly.
What is it?'' he asked. stopping before
he reached the bottom.
Il know you need rest DOCTOR" said the
professor; ''but this matter need not oc-
cupy you long. and 1 am certain that you
will be better satisfied for having attended
to it."
He went to the side room and nodded to
Phlbrick. who came out promptly and
bowed to the doctor.
Now. gentlemen" said TIT professor, 81
have been thinking over recent events dur
ing the night, and have come to the con-
clusion that / have acted with remarkable
irdiscretion. from the fruits of which the
doctor has saved me. / can see clearly
now that at the very outset, when 1 saw
how the people of Belmont were bent on
believing that a terrible crime had been
committed here. should have courted and
demanded thorough investigation. 1t was
mistake that 1 did not do SO. Much I'M
happiness might have been averted. for in
the end I have no doubt that public opin-
ion would have seen the circumstances In
the true light. Why! 1 even went so far
as to deny to my best friend, Dr. Will
Jams, the privilege of examining my shop!
1 wonder that he stood by me after that.
However, he did SO, and I am grateful.
You, Mr.. Philbrick are another good
friend, and 1 am anxious to disabuse both
your minds of any ugly thoughts that may
linger there as a result of the common
talk and of any circumstances which may
have come to your eyes and that may sug-
gest evil 1 have made up my mind to ad-
NIT you to my shop. a privilege never ac-
corded to anybody before save to my I'M
fortunate partner. Not only that. am pre-
pared to answer any questions that may
occur to you relative to the construction
Of my house. and any contrivances in it.
Step this way, please" and he led them
through the back corridor.
Ito be continued tomorrowD