Evening star., 1897-01-16

The two young men descended the stair.
have his daughter buried by BY e fSs pa parish. aH
we must get money; have promised It.
more would not ask help from any one"
I have only few shi1lings." said Mars
ten. but we must get more somehow.
None OF the men have any, or they would
give It: Yesterday I could have gone to
Sartweill but today, unfortunately, l have
quarreled with him, bitterly and irretriev-
ao,s, od.t aear' - AitnGuEh u s ne SAID nothing to
nard Hope. Yes, he's the man. He helped
Braunt when there was trouble with the
police. I don't like to go to Barnard Hope
-fof certain reasons don't care to be in
debted to him. Would you mind going?
He lives in Chelsea
promised"
Then 1 would go tonight If I were you
Tomorrow is his at home day, and there
Will be lot of people there. 1t will be
difficult to see him then, and we can't wait
until the day after. His address is Craigen-
puttoch House, Chelsea. If you fail, l will
see his father, SO one or other of us is sure
to get the money"
II will go at once" said Langly
It was long journey to Chelsea and
when the tired organist reached the place
he found Barney had a theater party on,
with dance to follow, and would not like
ly be home that night. 1t was uncertain
when he would return in the morning. but
he would be sure to be back at O'clock
as his at home friends would begin to
gather at that hour, SO Barney's servant
said. The wearied man tramped back and
reac he'd Rose Garden court about mid
nlght He raped at Braunts door, and
receiving no answer pushed it open after
moments hesitation. He feared the head
strong, impatient man might, after ALL
have carried out his resolution, and left
with his burden for the north, but he
found nothing changed. Braunt sat there
with his head in his hands, and gave him
no greeting.
Il am to have the money tomorrow
Langly said, feeling sure it would not be
refused
Braunt made no answer, and taking one
look at the silent figure on the bed, whose
face seemed now like that of little child
TIE young man departed as quietly as he
had entered.
Mrs. Scimmins met him on the stairs
She wanted to know all about it. She said
that the women of the court, when they
heard Of the death, had offered their help,
but Braunt had acted like brute, and
had driven them away with fearful oatfls.
She was sure something was wrong. The
coroner had been there and thought so, too.
There was to be an inquest at the Vestry
Hall In the morning. A summons had been
left for LaBgly to attend and give his evil
dence.
But I'm going to Chelsea in the morn
ing" cried the young man. aghast. Il
H.
You saw her die. they say. Braunt ad-
mitted that. You will have to attend the
inquest, or they will send a policeman af-
ter you"
Lapgly did not sleep that night and was
gaunt and haggard in the morning. The
coroner's jury trooped up the stair, and,
after looking at the dead girl, adjourned
to the Vestry Hall. Langly gave his evil
dence. and leaving the room at once how
cred about the door, waiting for Braunt,
wh) rem aimed in the Vestry Hall At last
he came out. with white face staring
straight ahead of MIN.
WI nat did they say?" asked Langly: but
the other did not answer, striding through
the curious crowd as If he saw nothing.
What was the verdict?" inquired by
stander of one OF the jurymen as he came
out.
Starved to DEATH replied the man.
CTo be continued)