The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-11-04
By FITZGERALD
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NO one" she said. speaking in u
lower n more hurried tone, must
ever know what you and l have seen.
Let the memory of that night be buried
with him. Nor need we inquire into the
past. Let that rest with him also"
But he may AVE left some letter
some confession"
III so 1t will be more merciful to the
living and the dead hat it should be
destroyed unread"
Before Max could reply. DIR. Hopkins
came into the room, a puzzled anxious
look ON his face.
My deal DOCTOR" Lady Bysshe said,
advancing quickly to him and speaking
before he a time to express himself.
this is terribly sudden; and though it
was only what might be expected from
heart. yet 1t comes as q painful shock
to US ALL
Yes. yes answered the doctor hest
tatingly, "of course. But"
There can be no doubt that he died
from heart disease" she said, looking
into his eyes appealingly.
The doctor understood her. It wholly
depended on him as to whether an In
quest be held or not; should 1t be there
was a dead certainty h a a verdict OF
suicide would be returned. Some cause
FOR 1t might be sought; fresh inquiries
might be instituted. Scandal must be
spared the family. He bowed his head
IN acQuiescence.
"When he consulted me yesterday
about his heart, l had no idea the end
was SO near.' he remarked.
He was much agitated lately"
That, Of course. accelerated the
danger" DR.. Hopkins replied. and the
matter was considered settled.
Throughout the morning Max was
busy With the inevitable preparations,
but Just before lunch he received a
message from Lady Bysshe asking him
to join her In the morning ROOM. where
she was receiving his cousin, Count
Sasari. He had no remembrance Of
this relative, hut had heard Edith and
her aunt talk OF him frequently on their
return from Pisa.
shook hands with him coldly, while
Lady Bysshe explained that he had
called to see the count. not knowing Of
his sudden death. Now that Sasari
had come to the Hall. she begged he
would stay-until after the funeral, at
least.
Il hope you WILL" Max added, turning
to his cousin, whose appearance he liked
from tho first glance.
1t was finally agreed that he should
telegraph to London for his bag. and
remain for some days. Then the con-
versation turned on the alchemist Zof-
FAM and his wretched death. Full of
pity, Lady Bysshe asked for the partic-
ulars OF the accident and deplored the
loss OF 80 skilful a doctor.
He was very remarkable in many
ways" Sasari remarked. mo man had
SO great a knowledge of herbs n
chemicals"
Did my father know him?" Max ven
tured to inquire.
many years" replied Sasari, after a
pause: not since he consulted Zoffani
about his eyes and learned he could
never see again by day, but must be
satisfied at having his sight at night"
by night?" repeated Max. in be-
wilderment. What do you mean?"
rs 1t possible you did not know your
father suffered from n~yctatops. though
it prevented him from seeing by day.
enabled him to discern everything In
darklless?"
Max was too stunned to reply. Much
that la seemed puzzling before was
now explained; the mystery surround
ing the death OF Richard COTE. and the
attempt on Godfrey was suddenly
Bile and. unable to hide her agitation,
rose abruptly, saying she must tell her
niece Of the cunts arrival.
When the two men were alone, Max
said: You came to see my father. Was
1t to pay a friendly visit?"
1T was to see him on business that
concerned himself alone"
May I inquire"
II think we will not speak about it.;
let as forget It," Sasari replied. and
Max concluded he had better question
his cousin no further.
At the end of q few melancholy days
the remains of the u were buried
in a corner Of the church yard at Bal
wash. and not placed beside those of
his second wife in the vaults beneath
the church.
When the ceremony was over Max
went straight to his fathers rooms. It
was the first time he had visited them
since the scene in the corridor, and a
feeling OF horror seized on him as he
entered: With keys in hand. he un-
locked every cabinet, drawer and desk
they contained, searching for what he
feared to nnd-a letter. a confession, a
farewell word. But nothing incrimin-
ating remained. and no light was
thrown or a dark past.
AS he finished his examination Ur-
bano. who for the last few days had
avoided him. came softly into the
room.
You will find nothing" he said In a
harsh, grating voice. THAT morning
there was a pile OF ashes In the CRATE;
he had burned his letters and papers:
no discovery will be made
Looking after him. Max saw he was
dressed for q Journey.
Il am lea"'ng at once. am going
back to my own country" he ex.
planned.
rs there any money owing to you?"
"Nothil 8 Farewell"
AS he reached the door he turned his
livid face over his m%isshapen shoulder,
his eyes shining with their old watch
full.ess.
is there anything you would wish
to tell me-" Max asked.
No. except that the missing jewels
have just been found by the housekeep-
err in the liner o.osel."