Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-08-18
CHAPTER 7

carefully read AS it refers to people
and events to be mentioned often in the
remarkable story about to be related, we
give the contents entire:
Yonkers, April Is, IS.
Mr.. Lemuel Gray:
Dear Sir--It is with great difficulty
that / pen the following, being very i'll,
but as the object have in view by thus
addressing you is of great Importance, /
will write in as few words as possible
You are aware, being my confidential
adviser, that | expected to sail for Eu-
Iope shortly, in order TO attempt to IN
ravel the mystery surrounding the death
OF Sir Arthur Glendenning in whose fate
| am so deeply interested.
l wished to visit in some disguise, the
town where Glendenning Hall is situat-
ed, to become acquainted with the pres
ent baronet and Lady Constance. his
wife, with the nephew and niece resid-
ing with them, and to learn something.
If possible, about the only sister who
married without the consent of her fam
lily, and who, therefore was disowned by
her relatives as well as a young girl
whom It was said they had adopted.
desired, also. to make inquiries in
regard to the private character of An
tome Duval, tae valet of the present Sir
Reginald Glendenning, and to study eF
erything that might bear upon the mys
terry of the case.
regret to say that my physician de-
clares it impossible for me to undertake
with safety, this journey. What do you
thing of my sending thither a substitute?
have in mind a young physician, DIR.
Earle Elfcnstein, who resides in your
city. L write to ask you to hunt him up
for me. Please make n few inquiries
as to his circumstances, disposition and
above all, whether he is an energetic and
conscientious man.
Inform me in regard to these matters
at an early date. If favorable, set
time when you can meet him at my resi-
dence and explain to him the peculiar
mission | wish him to undertake in my
behalf. Your presence win be absolutely
necessary, as the disease with which |
am afflicted for5ids my entering into the
long Explanations that must be given, in
order TO instruct him in the performance
ef~se work
Yours. etc.
LEON RAPPELYE.
To this. a few hours later, the follow
ing reply was penned:
\. Y, April 1e, 1S-.
Mr.. Leon Rappelye:
= Dear Sir-Upon the receipt of yours
OF the 10Th, | examined the city directory
without delay. / find DR. Elfenstein's adj
dress to be A Exton street.
Going at once to the neighborhood, |
learned from reliable source that the
young man has very small practice,
therefore. finds it difficult TO support his
widowed mother and himself in comfort.
This state of his finances is not due
to lack of energy for he is indefatigable
in his efforts to benefit his patients, but
those who apply 20 him for advice are,
Z unfortunately, the very poor in the region
of his home.
lie IS al exceedingly conscientious and
good man, ard from all | can learn. lust
the one to undertake the important bust
ness which you propose, and which |
fully approve
l viii meet him at your residence. on
the evening Of the 18th. 1t would be
well to send him a telegram to that eff
feet as soon as you receive this. Yours
sincerely,
LEMUEL GRAY.
1t was dIll and dreary picture that
the eyes Of DR.. Earle Elfenstein rested
upon as he drew back the lace curtains
that draped the parlor window of his
coy home.
His practice was not large and far
from lucrative. Times were unusually
rard, and his bills for services rendered.
poorly paid, so that he had. indeed.
hard struggle to live.
T.ds afternoon he was peculiarly cast
down for his mother had reminded him
that The months rent for the fiat in
which they resided would be due in three
days. and he knew he had not one quar-
ter Of the amount required.
1t was no wonder, then, that sigh
escaped him as he turned to greet the
sweet-looking lady about fifty years of
age, who entered the room, holding an
envelope in her hand.
Here is a telegram for you. Earle
What can it be-"
Il cannot say, as / expected none" he
replied, opening the missiye. This is
singular. | am requested to leave the
city by the s p. m. train for Yonkers.
10 see Il gentleman, who is an invalid
on a matter of business His name is
Leon Rappelye. a strange name to me-"
What shall you do about it?' asked
the mother, snxiously.
Il shall 20, of course. The message
says. you viii be met at the station L
have just about time to answer call.
and meet the-train."
What time shall you return?''
lit will be late. | know. perhaps not
until morning. Good by. little mother
Who knows but this viii bring better
things for uST'
Later. closely protected by 4 comfort
able ulster from the heavy rain that was
falling. with train Of serious thoughts
in his MIND. occasioned by his poverty.
DIR. Elfei stein wended his way 10 the
Grand O. h,ral Depot and entered the
ears that Sould bear him TO his destina-
ton.
The raj was falling in torrents as tSc
train cam l laundering 70 TIE station at
YonkerS. pd upon stopping. the usual
crowd hun fled out. and passing through
the waiti ( room to the street beyond.
were sOoI lost in the gloom. The doc
tor had 81 RELY moment to wait. when
a privge oachman approached, whip in
hand. and hccosted him.
Il have been sent 10 meet s. gentle
man from New York named Elfenstein.
Are you the oneY'
Il am"
Then please follow re"
The young man was soon seated in
handsome close carriage. Street after
street was traversed until finally they
turned into the extensive grounds of an
elegant residence.
AS the young man stepped across the
piazza. the large doors were instantly
opened by a colored waiter. who motion
ed him 10 enter and proceeded 10 assist
in removing his Oyereoat and We over
shoes.
Crossing the marble hOor Of the long
hall. he was uShered into a room ele-
gantly appointed The bright CRATE FIRE
cast a cheerful glow around, while the
velvet carpet scarcely gave back a foot
afli The table was Lard for one, and
very soon 4 sumptuous dinner was serv-
ed. OF which ne alone psrtook
In.,in.. che Ene.nr - nninr his $500