New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-03-11

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fcer raised his hand.
"a bargains bargain" he said. 81
was to have the truth. When was the
engagement broken off p
"This afternoon" answered Brenda
firmly. II went down to Mr.. Alden's
Office at half past 1. l had expected to
see him last evening, butt
"He didn't Gomez"
Brenda inclined her head.
II went to his Office" she said, "and
in the conversation between us there
released him from his engagement"
'eThat must have been hard blow
for you, Mr.. Alden" said the captain.
"What do you mean? p demanded
Alden. "If you have the delicacy to
appreciate my feeling
II was thinking especially about
your business said Neale. SIN told
your firm is in the last, ditch, and that
your engagement to Duncan Maclane's
daughter is about all that holds you
up. That's what my man told me just
now" "a
"He told you lie." said Alden, but
with the same monotonous tone, as if
his utterance was mechanical and his
mind upon another matter. ''My affairs
were never before so prosperous as
they are today"
''That won't do" responded the cap
tain. II have positive proof
-"You know nothing about It," said
Alden. 81 have other interests than
those of my firm" u.
"What other interests?'' j.
81 decline to answer" a@s
where did you go when you left
your Office after sending that note?'
II will not tell you"
''Why not?' Quer1ed the captain in
his most persuasive tone. ''Oh.. per-
haps you don't know these other gen.
tlemen They'll step into the hall or
out on to the balcony. I've no doubt"
1T will make no difference" replied
Alden.
"What you say will be confidential,
of course j:
"Captain Neale." said Alden, ''this is
a business secret that is worth good
deal of money. If should tell it to
any man. he could force payment for
his silence"
"You don't mean to say that I'd do a
thing like that?' demanded Neale.
Il have no wish to Offend said Al
den. "'but you want the truth, and you
shall have it. Your reputation, like
| that of many another man high up In
| the department, is bad-as bad as It
can be. Remembering that this bust
ness matter involves others than my.
self, won't trust you with hint of it.
That is my last word on that subject"
Neale's face turned red and white In
| strange. irregular spots.
| "Now hear a word from me-" he
said. ''I've been looking you up. You
are ruined man. You were engaged
to this girl. and it was all that saved
| you. But you couldn't be honest even
with her. You made love to this Elsie
Miller, and you neglected Miss Mac
lane, and she wouldn't stand for it.
But by that time you were so involved
with Miss Miller that you couldn't
break away. So what did you do?
Why, you wrote her note telling a
fairy story about q lot Of money, know
ing that the note would be found and
| would make the case look like robbery.
You told her how busy you were, and
five minutes afterward you quit work
| and came up town. You had key to
tais house; you came here
Do you mean to accuse me Of this 2"
| The words came from between Al
denis teeth, and he strobe toward Neale,
! who put the table between them and
drew his revolver.
"Wallace!'' he called.
| A policeman entered from the hall.
"That man is under arrest" said
Neale. Take him i'm
This is monstrous,' . said Alden, but
he spoke coolly. you shall answer
for it"
We'll talk, about that later" re-
| Joined the captain. You go with that
man.
Brenda crossed the room quickly and
took Alden's hand
81 will do everything that can for
you" she said, "and for her.
You're coming along, too," said
Neale. No; I'll stand by what said.
Go home z
Alden opened his mouth to speak and
then closed it again. He turned and
went out Of the room with the police
man, Brenda following Immediately
and DIR. Blair moment later. Elmen-
dorf and NeaIe remained 80,