The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-15
CHAPTER XIV,
L6LA's STORY.

] AZ tut MuHtut VI ueI uIet entering
the room Lola had not seen the police
! inspector or Mr. Clifford, but when she
/ noticed them and saw that the former
wore police uniform she was startled,
Who are these gentlemen she
asked Of Sir Jaffray.
But he was too much moved by her
coming 10 be able 10 answer.
Inspector Borderham is CHARGED
with the inquiry into the death of
Pierre Turrian, and | am here looking
into things for the family. | am Mr..
clifford, a private inquiry agent Of
southampton row, London, and we'll
Known. He could not resist the little
self advertisement even at such a mo-
ment.
Il cannot speak before these gentle.
men, Jaffray, " said Lola. What I
have TO say can be said to you-and to
Beryl, for she already knows every
thing, or nearly everything"
AT this the police inspector pricked
up his ears and locked across sharply
at Beryl, who noticed the action and
the look.
Then we'd better 60 inspector"
said Mr.. Clifford, seeing the difficulty
and trying 70 get over il with a rush.
But Inspector Borderham did not
move.
Il really think it would be better for
me 10 stay, Sir Jaffray," he said little
nervously, afraid TO offend the baronet
and yet very unwilling TO go.
see no necessity whatever for vour
presence, " returned the baronet shortly.
You must see that this matter has
now taken quite unexpected turn and
that you can do nothing. You can 90. "
1ou Will accept the responsibility"
What responsibility is that?' ex-
claimed Lola excitedly. do you mean
Tor my presence, sir? / tell you | have
,ome back for the express purpose of |
.aclng anything that any one may dare
% whisper against me, that | should |
lot have come back had it not been for
he fact of Pierre Turrian's death. and |
hat shall remain"-she was going to
Jay lat the manor house" but checked
lersef and where Won
nall know perfectly well where to find
ne whenever you wish. But now /
ave something to say to my-to Sir
Iaifray, which concerns no one but
himself, and for the moment we must
'e left together. ("
A Hash OF rapid thought convinced
he inspector that he could not possibly
o any harm by doing what was asked.
: ne could easily shadow her ladyship
nould she attempt to get away again.
Will do what you wish, 4" he said.
nd with bow he left the room with
ir. Clifford
AS soon as the three were alone there
'as long silence. The warmth with
inch Lola had spoken to the inspector
led out, the pallor which all had no.
ced on her first entry increased, and
ne leaned back on the sofa on which
ne sat as though weak and striving 10
oliect her strength for great effort
sir Jaffray sat apart, torn by infinite.
painful emotions Her first repulse
MN had reused multitude of dis
irDlng thoughts in which his fears on
count OF her madness, his doubts
1out the part she had played in the
cath of Pierre Turrian and his love. I
llckened into hot passion by the sight
her, were all mingled with a new I
III worst fear that her action was the ,
suit OF a resolve not TO let him 90 1
FAR her until she had confessed-wbat
knew not He longed to rush and $
Ike her IN his arms and yet was held !
'ck In conflict Of doubts and fears. i
Beryl sat quietly waiting for Lola 70 /
II III her own way the story of which |
re knew the main features. I
Lola broke the silence at length with ;
long, deep sigh. Then she said: |
An, Jaffray, l have been madp, /
Inc words so fitted themselves IN 9
IS worst fears ON her account thar be 4
oked across at her with an expression r
men she seemed to read intuitivelv. :
DO you think l am guilty of tho :
eath OF Pierre Turrian, Jaffrav ~ sbe y
'ied IN avoice of pain and resentment, a
And you, Beryl, do your" And with. =
lt waiting for any answer in words 4
'adlng one in the momentary embar' =
Used silence of the two, she cried in q
oice all sorrow and suffering: "Heavon !,
zip mel IL is indeed time came bacL :,
p, Jaffray, Jaffrayr' And, BURSTING n