Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-28
CHAPTER XVIII.
Pal'ant Makes a Statement.


Dora did not remain long with Lady Bur-
We after she had heard the story; nor
did her mother desire her to stay. There
was no love lost between them. therefore
there was no JOY at their meeting no
sorrow at their parting. Lady BurVille
considered her daughter to be cold, proud
and unsympathetic; Dora saw that Lady
Burville was weak and frivolous fool
whom she could neither respect nor love.
They parted with a feeling of mutual re-
lief: but not before Lady Burville had eX-
tracted q promise of silence.
you must not say nothing about what
I've told you TO anybody" she said imp.or-
inglv MY husband would Lever forgive
me if he found out my past history.
told # 10 YOU. so as 20 clear myself in
YOUR eyes as to the murder. Only Pallant
knows my story. ard he vi keep silent
while I give him money. AS you are my
child you must be silent also. Say nothing
nothing"
But I wish to find out who killed my
guardian" said Dora.
Il tell you it was Carew. No one else
had any reason to kill him. If you de-
nounce Carew you viii hang your own
father Promise me to be silent
Il promise" said Dora, curly, and took
her leave in the calnest manner.
She returned to Selling. and thence rode
TO Chillum on her bicycle. 1t was clo-e on
eight before she got home. and she found
load waiting for her at the gate He
looked pleased TO see her, and wheeled the
machine into the grounds.
You are late" said he following her
every movement with greedy eyes. L
hope you had a pleasant day with your
friend
very pleasant Mr.. Joad Good night;
I am tired"
she walked off with a stiff nod, and !el
her elderly lover looking after her with a
rather sulky expression. He had missed
her greatly during the day. and resented
her departure when he wanted TO have a
little chat before retiring to his own domi-
Gle across the road.
Never mind" chuckled Joad rubbing
his hands She'll have to marry me or
see Allen Scott i'm Jail as a murderer. And
when we are man and wife I'll find out
some way 10 tame her proud spirit
Dora partook of supper with Mrs. Tice,
but answered that good lady's questions
I'm q porfuuctory manner. The house keep
er was anxious and uneasy. The visit Of
Dora to town struck her as strange-thc
more so as she connected il with recent
events. Before departure Dora had prom
ised an explanation Of her movements, ana
Mrs. Tice waited for the fulhllment Of that
promise. But Dora said nothing. She ate
her supper. Ia kod on general subjects. and
finally took herself off to bed without a
word Of explanation. Mrs Tice was an
noyed.
Miss Carew" she said, following her to
the door. Il beg your pardon, but you
promised to tell me why you went up TO
town to-day
Did u" said Dora. carelessly. I've
changed my mind then"
Il do not see why You should keep me
in che dark. miss" exclaimed the house
keeper in a mortified tone.
IF you cast back your memory TO our
last conversation, you will see Mrs. Tice.
You are keeping me in the dark: so. by
acting in the same way towards you I
am only giving you Roland for an Oil
YER"
"All the same. YOU could do worse than
ask my advice, Miss Carew"
Il have asked IT, and you refuse to help
me. Now, I must see after things in my
own way"
You will get into trouble if you are not
careful" said Mrs. Tlce sharply.
1T will be no thanks to you If I do"
rot 20 81 Lor -,l1
to help me-"
What would you have me do. girl?''
cried Mrs Tice. forgetting her respect in
her anxiety. Il dare not tell you what
know Mr.. Allen made me promise to be
silent"
ALLEN is acting in a very foolish manner,
and so are you" said Dora quietly; you
seem to think that 1 am a child, to whom
no secret can be confided In ordinary
cases this would not matter to me as am
the least rious of women But rs my
happiness is at stake, must strive to learn
what YOU would want concealed
1T will do you no good If you do find
out said Mrs. Tice sullenly
Perhaps not; but A. least its discovery
will throw a light on the mystery Of this
murder"
There YOU are wrong. Miss Carew. It
will do no such thing"
Dora had argued this point before: there
fore she made no reply. and with weary
nod prepared to leave the room. Again
Mrs. Tice laid a OBTAINING hand upon her
sleeve.
Tell me. my dear" she said timidly.
what is it Mr. Allen said to you about
the MURDER
You had better ask him. Mrs Tice. It
is no good coming to me. Unless you tel
me what You know shall keep silent as
to my knowledge"
Does Mr.. Allen know anything about
this crime
Yes he does He knows a great deal"
Does he know who killed Mr.. Eder-
monte"
He does-and YOU know also"
NO. no; IL DO not" gasped Mrs. Tice.
shrinking back; my knowledge has Moth
ing to do with the matter"
HAS your knowledge to do with my
father" Mrs. Tice gasped again and sank
into a chair. For a moment she closed her
eyes. and when she opened them again
Dora was gone. The housekeeper wiped
her face.
Who could have told her about her