Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-03-28

he posted himself But Jodu MHo
was afraid of losing his home with MS
patron. and thinking something was
wrong-obtained the letter IN some
wav from the village postofflce and
made himself master Of the contents.
Those he communicated 10 me as
have told them. So you see, contin-
ned Mr.. Carver, that Edermcnt eX-
pected a visit from Lady Burville on
that night. He also expected Visit
from Scott.
Yes" said Allen eagerly; "he wrote
to me, and appointed almost the same
hour. But why?'
Il will tell you, doctor. He wished
to give Lady Burville the letters, Du1
only conditionally that in your pres
ence she admitted that Dora was her
child" -
"Oh! so he repented telling me thd'
Carew killed my father
NO: but he repented letting you re-
main under the impression that Dora
was the child of your fathers murder
or. That. as he knew, was bar 10
your marriage, and TO do away with II
he asked you to meet Lady burVllle'
But l did not meet her!
No: because you were late, and she
would not wait. But let us continue
Edermont also wrote q letter to Malli-
son. telling him that now CareW was
dead and his fears at an end, he would
no longer pay him the pension ne hau
hitherto allowed him. That letter was
the cause OF his death
But howe" asked Dora and Allen
together.
you shall hear. Joad, learning as
I have said. about the appointment with
Lady Burville, made up his MIND 10
overhear the conversation. lie kne"
bv the letter he had opened that the
postern gate and the glass door were 10
be left aiar: so about eleven O'CLOCK
he got into the house that way
without being seen by Mr.. Eder-
mont?'
Yes. Mr.. Edermont at the moment
was in his bedroom, so Joad slipped
through the study and hid in the dark
ness of the hall. Here he altered the
clock by putting it or an hour.
But why did he do that
In case Edermont should suspect
him the next day" explained Carver;
then he could prove an alibi by saying
he was in his cottage. He did this
with success to clear himself Of the
murder, but primarily it was to make
himself safe in the eyes Of Edermont
We'll. we know that he altered the
clock. What happened them
10, =
mont. returning to the study, gave her
the letters. Joa6, hidden behind the
door. saw and heard all. EGermont
showed her the manuscript, which ne
took out of the bureau, and told her
he was going to burn it and altar his
will. Afterwards, when DR.. Scott ala
not come. she refused TO wait and Went
off. Edermont saw her to the glass
door at the end of the deserted drawing
room. He left the manuscript on the
desk: and seeing way to get hold
over Edermont, Joad stepped into the
room during his absence and secured
it,"
The scoundrel." cried Dora excited
". Go on. Mr.. Carver
Hardly had Joad hidden himself
again when EdermCnt came back in a
state of terror, with Madison at his
heels. Madison reproached him Tor
cutting off his income, and swore he
would obtain the manuscript, which he
knew was in the bureau, and reveal the
whole story. He began TO pull out the
drawers, smash the desk, and toss the
papers all out. Edermont rayed and
implOred and threatened. Ultimately
he took cut pistol to shoot Madison,
in the extremity of his terror. Malli-
son. to defend himself, caught the
knobkerrie from the wall. The first
barrel of the revolver proved empty,
and before EdermOnt could fire again,
Madison, killed him by smashing IN his
head with the club.
Horrible! And Joad?"
when he saw the murder he rushed
in, land tried TO raise the alarm. NAL
lison caught him by the throat and
swore he would kill him also if he did
not hold his tongue. Joad, in terror,
promised TO do so. Then the clock
struck enc. Madison looked at his
watch and found it was only twelve.
Seeing a chance of proving an alibi
fer them both, he dragged Joad out Of
the house into his cottage; and so he
was safe. 1t was shortly after enter
ing the cottage that DR.. Scott came
down the road. He entered. saw the
evidence of the crime and fled
And why did Joad hold his tongue?'
Because Madison found out he had
the manuscript, which Joad hid and
would not give up. He swore he would
say that JOad had committed the crime
if he did not keep quiet You can see
fer yourself the position in which Joad
was placed Of two evils, he chose
the least and held his peace. But when
he found that the manuscript was gone
he thought Madison had taken it; and
fearful for his live lest Madison Should
denouDce him to gain the fifty thousand
pounds, he came in to-day and confid-
ed all to me-"
Il understand ALL" said Dora, call
but one point. Who is John Maln-
SOM"
Why" said Carver, quietly, none
other than your polite friend, Mr.
Pride"
CHAPTER XVI.
A FINAL SURPRISE
And now that the mysterious crimi.
nal has been discovered nothing re-
mains but to relate the end of some anC