Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-07

Did YOU kill Mr.. Edermont?" she asked
abruptly.
Joad looked at her in amazement and
! sneered in her face. 20 Lord! Have you
got that idea into your head?" said he con-
/ temptuouslv. NO Miss Carew, l did not
kill Mr.. Edermont. One does not readily
kill the goose with the golden eggs. By
( Julian's death I have lost protector-al-
most home Do you take me for fool?
Il take YOU for a man who knows more
| than he SAYS" said Dora tartly.
Then am wise. l keep my own coun-
sci until the time comes for me TO speak.
Il do not understand you
you will some day" retorted Joad with
a leer. land that sooner than you expect.
l wonder at your accusing me of this
crime" he continued in an injured tone.
by your own evidence the murder took
place at one o'clock; and at that time
was talking to Mr.. Pride in my cottage. I
wonder at your talking like this, Miss Ca
rev."
Il beg your pardon, Mr.. load" said Dora
tremendously. Il know that you proved
an alibi There is one thing about you that
I admire" she aided after pause.
Joad's eyes glittered like stars as he turn
ed an admiring glance in the direction of
the young girl and bent forward eagerly.
What is that?" he demanded.
You do not care for money"
mo" said Joad, after pause, Il do not
care particularly for money. As long as
have a roof. a crust and my books ! am
satisfied. My wants are simple But
why" he continued. looking at her in a
puzzled way, why do you make such a
remark?'
Because you refuse to pocket fifty thou
sand pounds"
You allude 70 the reward. Ny dear
lady, l cannot gain that
81 am not so sure OF your inability to do
so. said Dora coolly. Wit. your knowl-
edge of Mr. Edermonts past life, you must
know who it was he feared. II you know
the name of that person, you know who
killed him. With that knowledge why not
apply for the fifty thousand pounds?
IL am not so omnicient as you think
Miss Carew But we will suppose. for the
sake of argument, that l have such knowl-
edge. what would it benefit me TO gain this
fortune?"
you could do good wit hit"
Gould | gain your love?'
Dora turned away with flushed face,
feeling the delcacy of the position.
you must not talk to me like that, Mr..
Joad." she said with great dignity.
"Why not? l love YOU
Then you ought to be ashamed to say
so I am the affianced wife of another
man"
ALLEN Scott?"
YES" said Dora with emphasis, CDR.
Allen Scott"
Bah, Why should you think of him?
Has he stood by you in this trouble? Not
he. He left YOU to fight the matter out by
yourself. Besides, there are reasons why
you should not marry him"
Doras heart beat rapidly Was she
about to learn the truth? Had her rebuff
brought about the desired result; and
would this old man reveal what so long
had been hidden? She believed that such
was the case. and could scarcely manage,
so intense was her excitement, TO ask the
necessary question to lure him on TO a full
confession However. by an effort of will
she managed to keep her voice fairly
steady
Are there any special reasons that you
know of"
Several" snared Joad rubbing his
hands together. with an evil glitter in his
eyes
Il should he glad to hear them" she said
in the tone of an empress.
81 daresay you would; but I don't intend
20 tell you what they are
"Why not?" demanded Dora. trying TO
hide her disappointment at this unlocked
for result.
Because I do not choose to speak until
It is my pleasure to do so, said Joad inso-
lently. "Oh, can see what you are up
TO. Miss Carew. You are trying to force
the truth out of me for purposes Of your
own. But you shan't-shant-sha
The old creature stamped with rage, and
his face grew so red in his excitement that
Dora really thought he was about to have
a fit. She looked at him in establishment,
while he strove TO control his anger and
assume a dgnined demeanor. Such con-
duct was not to be tolerated. and Dora
walked towards the door Of the library.
Al shall return when You know how to
conduct yourself properly" she said coldy.
Before she could open the door, the de-
linquent shufhed after her in a state of
childish repentance. DO not go. do not
go" he cried piteously. Il am very sorry;
indeed l am very sorry"
Dora really looked at him in establishment.
while he s;rovc 10 control his anger and
assume a dienifed demeanor. Such con-
duct was not to be tolerated. and Dora
walked towards the door of the library.
Then why do you talk such norsense?"
said Dora. seeing that she had gained an
advantage. "Dou you think / want TO
know your secrets. you foolish old man."
Yes. yes: ] am foolish old man." he
repeated. catching up her words eagerly;
but do not be angry with me. I love you.
O Dora. dear. sweet Dora. I love YOU"
and whining in this fashion the old man
fell on his knees.
Rise. Mr. Joad, DO not be foolish. Get
IN at once-T insist
Not until you promise to be my wife. I
love YOU 1 am an old man. but my heart
is young. Listen. listen" ne continued
elancing around IF you want money I
can get fifty thousand pounds. l know
who killed Julian
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