The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-14
THE FAULT OF THE PAST

| sensibility. I had the door open into my
dressing-room and a very light sleeper,
| SO that l must have heard If there had been
a sound
I'm that case you would have heard them
come to your bedside and give you the chic
roform," Dorothy reminded her.
one would have thought so; but | am
cruelty puzzled" she answered, putting her
hand confusedly to her head, He must
think he has strong proofs of our guilt to
take the tone he has. Is it possible that he
has taken the cdsket himself, in order to get
out o. the marriage? / feel sure he knew it
was not in the plate cupboard when he asked
you TO fetch it; his manner SO peculiar"
'Oh! mamma, don't let US indulge in I'M
worthy suspicious because Lord Rothbury
mas set US the example, she said 1t is q
beautiful day, ard think 1 shall go for a
Walk, Will you telegraph to Madame Mode
about the wedding dress?'
L am afraid we shall have to pay for it
now, in any case replied Lady Lesson, with
very heavy sigh, for now her daughters
marriage with Lord Rothbury was broken
off her creditors would all be down upon her
she knew. We are very unfortunate"
Yes, we are unfortunate" replied Dorothy,
In dreary, hopeless tone. But even we
have something to look forward to-"
What is that?"
Death she said, and turned away
CHAPTER v.
The inspector reappeared that evening in
the highest spirits.
L think I've got clue my lady" he said,
as soon as he was ushered into Lady Lee
sons presence. THE gamekeeper I'D at the
nail tells me he has seen a strange gentle
ma sneaking about your premises lately
"A gentleman" echoed Lady Leeson, in
creduIously,
He was dressed such, and had a dia-
mona ring on his little finger, Markham says,
for he saw it flash in the moonlight
1t might have been imitation"
"Of course it might, my lady, but when a.
person is dressed conformable, YOU don't
think about that And there is no reason whv
ne shouldn't have been a gentleman, because
he hadn't come after one of the maids"
For whom, them" she asked unsus-
piciously
We'll, my lady he answered, rather hes
1tatlngly. 1T was Miss Lesson, Markham
says, and he was ready to swear to it. too
In any court of justice, although he would
rather hold his tongue, if they'll let him"
This is absurd monstrousi" cried Lady
Lesson, holly. II will go and fetch Miss
Lesson, at once"
1 shouldn't advise you to, my lady" OBJ
| served the inspector, Significantly ''It's hat
ter to let sleeping dogs lie, as the saving Is.
and then it will all come out later 1t will
nave to, II we traLe the man"
/ Are you certain to trace the man, do you
think, inspeetor?''
|
him so we'll I have sent his dissertation TO
Scotland Yard, and expect shall hear that
1t answers to that of some well known thief.
or what we call swell mobsman"
And yet, she said, haughtily, you allow
Markham to persuade you that this man
came to see my daughter"
I'm very sorry, my lady, but he is so sure.
you see"
'I suppose it hasn't occurred to you that
Markham is a liar" she said, with violence
! mo, my lady, it has not I have known
him for thirty years Che married nv first
cousin). and have always found him as GOOD
as his word"
In that case he has made a mistake" she
said, more quietly. ''But the statement he
has made is absolutely without foundation.
But 1 will send for Miss Lesson"
L would rather not just yet my lady, II
you please. 1 will see Markham again"
But if you are satisfied he is right"
well, was, certainly" the inspector said
overawed by her manner. still, as you lust
ly say, my lady, everyone makes MISTAKES
sometimes; and, of course. it was late at
night"
But you told me he saw Miss Lessons
face distinctly"
$50 he says. my lady. but moonlight isn't
like daylight"
Exactly; Markham will have to curb his
tongue a little, or he will find himself in
dicted for libel. People may say what thew
like about me: but no one shall 'traduce INV
child with impunity."
mo, my lady naturally" said the inspec-
tor, meekly. iii just look round at MARI
hams on my way home"
"And if he persists in his statement bring
him here. I shall not tell Miss Leeson what
he has said, and therefore you will be able