The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-11-18

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Derrington looked as though he
could have struck George Never
mind that" said lie, controlling his tenn
per- Il bought that house from your
mothers fathcr-tl,e music master. ~
he sneered, "and gave it to Mrs. Jersey
rent Tree. / also allowed her an an
huiV. She held her tongue for many
yours. Then she saw that eonfounded
advertisement in the papers and
threatened to tell you the ruth on the
eaahce or getting more money out Of
| yeu when was dead refused, ana
she then told me that she had written
| out a confession"-
VI thought as much" interrupted
George. But that has been stele.,.n
by whomy'
"By the assassin"
"And who Is the assassinF"
Il can't say. But il use Is made Of
] that confession either you or I wifi
learn who killed Mrs. Jersey"
why you or -
because wc alone can make use OF
tA2l confession and pay money for it.
fhe thing would Ee OF no Use to any
one else. But now understand Mrs.
Jerseys possession Of the house. Were
you In 1T on that night:'
Derrington looked at Brendon and
nesitated. Then in strange contradic-
uon to his usual manner he turned
away his face. Il decline to answer
that question:" lie growlcd.
But saw YOU" persisted George.
You saw There is nothing more to
De said. Hold your tongue"
Willingly" said George politely, "if
you will silence Mrs. Ward"
II have no influence with the woa
an."
"Oh, think 50. She wishes Dorothy
to marry my cousin.'
Your couSin.'
Can you deny the relationship"
Derrington shirkcu the question by
hssentinS 10 Brendon's request. Il
may be able to make Mrs. Ward hold
hsr tongue" lie growled.
II am quite sure she will do any
thing You tell her in the hope that you
: Will approve Of n match between nv
cousin and her daughter"
And you wish me te approvet"
sneered the old man.
LAS to that, it matters little. Mrs.
Ward wishes Dorothy to be Lady Der
1ngton and to have your very excel
lent income. Whether she marries me
or Nane, it comes to the same thing.
can't understand Mrs. Wards dis.
ike and mischief making, since that
Is the case"
III can," snapped Darlington. "You
tte too clever for her, and Walter is a
! 9]ar"
s III Perhaps so. However, as I shah
1Z Dorothy 1t doesn't much mat.
l..,E can you marry her, situated as
you u{are"
II shall be George Vane some day,
sir and then Dorothy will be my wife,"
II believe she will.' muttered Der
rington, looking at the firm face Of the
young man. "Humph! So you intend
to look for the certificate Of mar
riager'
mo; for the confession Of Mrs. Jer-
sey. Afterward for the church which
will be mentioned IN that confession.
The register will prove the marriage
without the necessity Of the certifi.
cate"
How will you set to work to get
that confession?"
George wrinkied his brows. There
Is only one way. sir. I must find out
who killed Mrs. Jersey. If you can
help me-
Il can't. l know no more who muir.
dered the woman than you do
Yet you were in the house on tha4
night"
Darlington grew wrathful Don't
talk rubbish, sir. If was / should
not mind admitting the fact. AS It
Is He broke off. gnawing his lip
and avoiding Brcndon's eyes.
That the oh man knew something
vital TO tho ease Brendon was certain
That lie would never confess what it
was George fclt perfectly sure. He
I abandoned tie point, rs he did not
wish to make Lord Darlington incrim-
inatc himself. and lie might do So.
BrcndOn was satisfied that he had
seen him in the house on the night
when Mrs. Jersey was murdered
There Is no more to be said" he re-
marked. taking up his hat
NO. Except that I'll give you O
fair chance of finding the church.
Bawdsoy shall watch you no more"
THANK y-ou. And AIrR. WardT
She shall be made to hold her
| tongue
George bowed. 81 am obliged to
you, sir. now zee that you intend to
! fight fairly. Good day" And he de-
| parted.
Darlington stood where he was In
deep thought Suddenly he struck q
| mighty blow on the desk. by heaven,
| he's man after my own hearth ssld
| the old scamp. He shall be my heir;
he shall marry that girl, but TO crer-