The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-26
CHAPTER XVIII,
Words of the Dead,


Justice is always vigiant-it stops not
to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes
the criminal, no matter whether his deeds
be the suggestion of malice or the Conse-
ouence of provoked revenge. 1 was all
eagerness to face the pair in the full
light and demand an explanation. yet [
hesitated. fearing lest precipitation might
prevent me gaining knowledge of the
truth.
That they had no incliuation to walk
further was evident, for they still stood
there In conversation. facing each other
and speaking earnestly. I listened at
tentively to every word, my heart thump-
ing SO loudly that I wondered they did
not hear its excited, pulsations. r-
You've seen nothing of Sir Bernard?"
she was saying.
Sir Bernardo he echoed why, of
course not. To him 7 am dead and buried
just as 7 am to the rest of the world.
My executors have proved my will at
Somerset House, I've learnt, and very
soon you will receive its benefits. To
meet the old doctor would be to reveal
the whole thing
1T Is all so strange" she said with a
low sigh. that sometimes when l am
alone. I can't believe it bs true. We
have decei3ed the world so completely"
"Of couixe. That was my intention"
''But could it not have been done
WITHOUT the sacrifice of that mans life ~
she aueried. ,"Remember! The crime of
murder was committed"
1T was imperative!' he replied in a
hard voice "A mystery was necessary
for our success :s ,-z. : 4ln
And it is a mystery which has len =
tirely baffled the police in every partc-
uar."
AS intended it should I laid my
plans with care, so that there should be
no hitch or point by which Scotland Yard
could obtain a clue"
But our future life?" she murmured
when may I return again to you? At
present I am compelled to feign mourn
ing and present a. perfect picture of in
teresting widowhood; but-but hate this
playing al dea tn.
'tIave patience. dear he urged in a
sympathetic tone. For the moment we
must remain entirely apart. holding no
communication with each other save in
secret, on the first and fifteenth day of
every month as we arranged. AS soon
as j find myself in a position of safety
We will disappear together, and you will
leave the world wondering at the second
mystery following upon the first"
In how long a time do YOU antici-
pate?' she asked, looking earnestly into
his eyes .,
answer IF it were possible you should
return to me at once; but. you know
1luWi strange dIlu romantic life,
compelled to disguise my personality and
forever moving from place to place like
the Wandering Jew. To return to me
at present is quite impossible Besides
you are in the hands of the executors
and before long must be in evidence in
order to receive my money
Money Is useless to me without hap
piness," she declared. in a voice of com
plant, My position at present is one
of constant dread -
Whom and what do you fear?'
II believe that Doctor Boyd has some
vague suspicion of the TRUTH she re.
sponded. after pause -
WHAT" he cried in quick surprise
Tell me why. Explain it all to, me-
There Is nothing to expla in-save tina
tonight he seemed to regard my every
movement with suspicion. .
- IN. my dear your fears are utterly
gropndless." "he laughed. What car
the fellow pejSibly know? He is assured
that I am dead, for he signed my Ger
tificate. and followed me to my grave