Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-12-02

red face, bandaged in silk handkerchiefs
to conceal tho Disagreement, and the
squire wondered of what he was think
{ ing In truth Mr.. Barnes scarcely knew
himself. He had dimly defined idea
within his mind and was awaiting its
Development Presently his eyes wan
! dered down to where the crossed arms
Of the corpse lay upon the breast, and
he noted the diamond ring.
esquire" said he, II think a mis-
! take will be made if we do not inter.
: fere'
| what do you mean?"
"There is a ring OH the finger of the
CORPSE 1t should not be buried.''
"Why not?''
because the man was murdered, and
anything connected Mi;h the body may
become an article Of value as evidence
of some kind "
"How can ring amount to any
thing"
II don't say it will, but it may. We
detectives, as you know, are cautious,
and should be indebted if you will re-
move it.
ooh, certainly, if you specially WISH
| it!' The squire removed the ring with
some difficulty.
II wish, squire, that you would keep
that yourself. Should anything occur
which will make it useful to me, l
shall know where to get it.
eyes, will keep it, and it shall not
leave my possession unless lot you
know first
II thank you, but may look at it
now for moment?'
Certainly" The squire handed it
to him. Mr.. Barnes examined it close
ly, and, noticing an inscription on the
inside of the band, went 10 the light to
decipher it. 1t proved to be "W. to M. y
| The detective started and mutterod,
"The same initials as were on the lock
etv' Then, returning the ring to the
squire, he asked:
"Have you that locket? Thou"h th"t
| is a foolish question, as L SUI. y
| gave it to the authorities at Dover <
the other things in evic,s .. y
Eyes. They were givcn L.
day"
II wonder" thought the {
eff l have made mistake. | Il.
TO sec L1aG lOCkel Ollco liOIN, 't!
question Miss Lewis
At this moment the minister 6.
and the ceremonies cCIIMCncCd. }
Lewis came in with him, arl tn.
went to call Virginia, but she Gaclintl
to leave her room At this thCl3 Was
little surprise, for what girl would Gale
to show herself before so many people
after such an experience? The service
was brief, the main point in the dis
course being to impress upon the minds
of those present the transformers Of
human life and the extreme uncertainty
as to how long man might live OF how
soon be called away from all that he
holds dear on earth, and therefore the
policy and wisdom of SO arranging
earthly affairs that one might be ready
to answer the call at any time. While
tho worthy man spoke nothing but
truth, it is doubtful if any of his hearers
even 80 much as made his will the
next day. SO far off do most men feel
from death.
The body was inferred in private
cemetery belonging to the estate, stu
ated at one end of the farm, near
grow III Va llblpCi AhASt. &hieSA eiAS ANAASA~@
the people dispersed.
Mr.. Barnes approached Will Everly
as he was about to leave and said:
do you remember me, Mr.. Everly?'
"Certainly; you are Mr.. Barnes. Miss
Lewis tells me that you are now devoted
to the interests OF Mr. Marvel. Is that
true?''
''It is, and now I wish to intrust to
you an errand that may serve him. Will
you undertake it?'
"Just give me chance.
"Have you fast horse?'
81 have, and can get a faster if there
be any need"
"What wish done is very simple,
but it must be done without delay, for 1
wish to have word tonight as [ shall be
obliged to leave here tomorrow.
II can 60 where you wish at once. -
"Go then to Dover and hunt up tho
clerk of the court. His name is Ain
sley''-
II know him very well, and where to
find him."
"All the better. See him, and tell
him that you wish to look at the locket
which has played so conspicuous part
in this case. If he has not the custody
of it, he will be able to take you to tho
one who has. See the locket tonight, II
possible. Look on the outside and find
out what the inscription is, whether 1t
is w. M or wv. to M. The word to,
if on the trinket, will save your friends
life. Lose no time"
Everly needed no second bidding but
was off Oh a run at once. Mr. Barnes
seemed satisfied, and turned into the
house. Here he found Lucas and spoke
to him.
"This is q sad business, Mr.. Lucas y
Indeed it is. Iwould gladly take the
place of the prisoner for the sake of his
sister, if not of himself"
Miss Marvel has passed through a
trying ordeal. How is she now?'
"She is vely i'll. OF course she was
Frustrated at the inquest because OF the
part which she took in it herself; so
much so that we did not dare to tell
her of the charges against Miss Lewis.
But through the stupidity of servant
she heard today of the fact that her
brother is now the accused, and she has
been delirious ever since. | have waited
after the others to tell Miss Lewis this,
hut now am anxious about Miss Mar