Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-27

now," he said. 1T never thought any thing of the sort. But. do say that the coincidence is strange that you should have in your coat aowerI suppose one can call berried holly a flower which awaksns unpleasant rec ollections in Mrs. Jerseys breast"
 "'In word, Train. you fancy that an inquiry into the circumstances of the yellow holly may lead to a detection of the assassin"
 II don't go so far as that. But should not be surprised If something of that sort did eventuate."
 ''Then you do go so far as that" said Brendon, with a shrug. However, there is nothing more to be said My advice to you is to hold your tongue lest we should both get into trouble" ]"
 The two parted, Leonard to pack up and Brendon to journey with his bag for Kensington. Both men were con scious of a relief when they took leave of each other.
 Of course the economy of the man sion was dasordered W hem thee crime was committed. But, thanks to the firm handling of Miss Bull, who now took the reins which had fallen from the hands of madame, a few days put a different complexion on affairs. Mar gery knew where her aunt kept the money, and Miss Bull made several of the boarders behindhand pay up. Thus there was enough money to go on with, and Miss Bull decided to wait until after the funeral before deciding what she intended to do herself When Mrs. Jersey was buried her lawyer made his appearance with the will. It was read to Margery, and Miss Bull stopped be- side the poor girl as the only friend she had in the world. The will was short and concise, as 1t seemed that there was very little to leave The lawyer read it and then looked at Margery to hear what she had to say.
 "You do exactly what you like, dear Miss Bull" said .Margery, rising, and then turned to the lawyer. sLet Miss Bull do exactly as she likes. I leave all in her hands"
 The most sensible thing you can do." said the legal adviser under his breath, and when Margery had left the room he turned to the old maid. ''Is she an idiot?'
 By no means. But she is not very clever. I have taken great interest in her, as, to tell you the truth, MT. James, she was badly treated by her aunt"
 Tt is lucky she has such friend" said MT. James.
 About this will" said Miss Bull, lay ing one thin finger on the document Madame leaves to Margery Watson, her niece the money in the green box in her sitting room and also her jew els''
 "Yes. Also, if you will recollect, the clothes of the deceased lady,"
 "Is there nothing else?'' asked Miss Bull. raising her black eyes inquiring- ly. What of the lease of this house 2'
 That is the property of Lord Der rington, and he only let the house to Mrs. Jersey by the year."
 ''Is not that rather stranger
 Very strange. But the whole con- nection of Lord Darlington with my late client is strange. know that she received from him an annuity of E5OO year and the lease of this house by the year, remember-from December to December. Now she is dead the an nuity lapses. The lease ends on the 31st of December and 1t will not be renewed. Lord Darlington, so far as know, has no interest in Miss Mar gery Watson.''
 What interest had he in Mrs. Jer- seyT" asked Miss Bull, scenting scan dal, and her eyes brightening.
 T can't tell you that, and if could I would not"
 Quite right beg your pardon for asking, but you see, in the interest of that poor girl, wish to Know exactly how matters stand"
 .'They stand as tell you,'' said James, and he rose to go. T have noth- ing more to do in the matter, and my connection with the Late Mrs. Jersey ceases here,'
 '.One moment" said Miss Bull quiet ly. What of the furniture?''
 "That is also the property of Lord Darlington. He bought the house as 1t etood from the. executor of the. lasS