Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-05-12

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Them adopting brighter tone. he sus-
gested that they should 50 for walk to-
sether, IN order, II possible. to dsspel for
the time being at least, the dark clouds
that had settled upon them. Il was =
clear, bright morning. and rs they crossed
the park and mounted the hills toward
the plantation. where the rabbits were
playing, and the pheasants. who Of late
had not received the attention their merits
deserved. Were strutting about on the open
grass land. Godfrey found it difficult to
believe that the situation was really as
desperate as he imagined Their walk
lasted for upwards of two hours; indeed,
lAt was nearly lunch time before they
reached the house once more. When they
aid. Molly went up stairs TO her room to
prepare herself for luncheon. while God
Trey made his way to his mothers sitting
room, where he found.the old lady quietly
knitting by the fire.
Ihank goodness YOU have come lin at
iast dear, said Mrs. Henderson. II have
been wanting so muchstoshave talk with
you Godfrey. | have read the evidence
given at the inquest. and frsghtsns me-
= am sorry for that mother" hessaid.
seating himself by her side. What do
you think OF its"
She placed her hand upon his arm, and
looked at him with her loving eyes,
i think my boy is too noble to have
done anything of which his mother would
have had reason to be ashamed"
Godfrey rose from his chair and walked
to the window. These constant proofs Of
the love in which he was held were UNI
manning him, He could not trust himself
to speak. When his own little world be-
heved In him so implicitly, how could the
| greater world be so censorious?
When they went in to luncheon Godfrey
soon saw that the ancient butler and hia
subordinate had become aware of the state
| OF anairs. Attentive TO his wants as they
always were, on this particular occasion
they were even more so than usual. II
was as II they were endeavering in their
own kindly way to show that they too be.
! iieved in him, and were DESTROYS OF Prov
/ ing their sympathy with him. Never be-
lore mad his own home struck him In the
same light His heart was too fun for
[ speech, and, in spite OF his sisters weli.
meant attempts to promote conversation,
the meal passed almost In silence
| After luncheon the sailiG sent in word
that he should like to speak to him. The
man, was accordingly admitted to the
smoking room, where he discussed various
matters connected with the estate with his
master for upwards of an hour. Laborins
as he was, under the weight of greater
emotions, Godfrey found Il difficult to pin
his attention TO the matters at issue, and
when the other went his way, after re-
| spectfully touching his foreleok, for the
| first time since he had known the old fell
low, he heaved a sigh of relief. Al half
past four he Joined the ladies in the draw
ing room for afternoon tea, To add to his
pain, another consignment OF wedding
presents had arrived. and in order that
he should not be thought to be unduly
nervous about the future. he was COM
| PEELED TO appear delighted with the atten-
| tions he had received from his friends.
THAT makes the fifth pair of asparagus
tongs we have received" said Molly. as
she closed a case and placed It with it's
| fellows upon the table. And what is
this? Well. declare. it's another set of
sweet dishes. That brings the number UP
| to twenty-seven."
| At that moment the sound OF carriage
wheels outside reached them, followed. a
few seconds later, by the ringing OF the
| front door bell,
Visitors, suppose" said Kitty 1T
may be rude, but | must say that / trust
| is 1t not the vicar"
| They waited in suspense until william.
| son, the butler, entered the room and in
formed Godfrey that gentleman had
called TO see him, and was waiting in the
| library.
who is it?'' Godfrey asked. Did he
not give his manner"
| His name is TomplSins, sir" tho but.
/ Ter replied. HE said he should be glad
If you could spare the time 10 see him
for few moments"
Il will do 50 at once" said Godfrey. ana
asking the ladies TO excuse him. left the
| room.
On entering the library. he found him
self face to face with a mldde-aged in.
dividual, who at first glance resembicd
| sporting parson. lie was dressed in
black. and carried a black silk hat IN hls
| hand.
| What can ] do for your" Godfrey In
CURED Il am not aware that | have ever
seen you before
Very likely not. sir" the man replied.
My name is Tompkins. and l am a Scots
land Yard detective | hold a warran, for
| your arrest on charge Of wilfully muir.
dering Teresina Cardi In Bgdford street
on the night of Thursday last. had bet
/, ter tell you that anything you may say
| will be used against you"
The blow had fallen at astl
CTo be Contlnued)