Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-28

 they sat down. T wrote, but you did not come.''
 T was engaged, darling" Dorothy nodded. T know, at the in- quest which was held on that poor creature"
 "Why do you take an interest in the case, Dorothy?'
 "Oh, because you went to stop at the house, and it was strange that she should have died on that very night"
 "So your mother says" said George uncomfortably. T really think she be- lieves that have something to do with the natter
 "Oh, that's nonsense," said Dorothy serenely, "but mother does not like you very much, George, and"--
 ''She hates me, you mean"
 "Well,'' responded Miss Ward can didly, If you ask me to tell the truth, I think she does. But you know what my mother is. Tho, if cannot say good of her, let me at least say noth- ing bad. But love you, George, you know that"
 My own heart,'' and Brendon took her in his strong arms, thanking God for the gift of so steadfast heart.
 Dorothy was tall and slim and, dark Her dark beauty entrusted well with the fair comeliness of George Brendon, and seated side by side on the sofa they looked an extremely handsome couple. Certainly they might have ap- peared happier, for Dorothy was down cast, and in Brendon's blue eyes there lurked worried look. He was won dering how he could communicate Mrs. Wards decision to the girl. Dorothy looked at him and smiled
 "A penny for your thoughts, George she said, taking his hand.
 "I'll sell them as bankrupt stock" said Brendon drawing her closer. And then he took his courage in both hands for the necessary confession. 'This may be my last visit, Dorothy" he said
 She looked at him in surprise t'Why do you say that?'
 Your mcther''-
 tsOh, never mind my mother" broke in the girl petulantly. T know she objects to our marriage, SOL '.On the contrary, she told me that 6lC WOulSl uOL tODJCCl H COulu @ClCdE myself of colplicity in this crimei'
 George! Did she accuse you off,
 Not in So many words, 7 interrupted the lover, but saw very plainly what she meant The fact that slept in that house on the night Mrs. Jersey was murdered is to her mind proof that have something to do with the matter''
 But you can prove conclusively that you have not insisted Dorothy.
 Certainly. MT. Train, with whom l was stopping can prove that did not leave my room. The key of the sitting room door was in his possession, and to get out should have had to make use of him." George paCsed and thought for a moment But there is one thing
 s'What is it?" asked Dorothy, seeing that he hesitated.
 sI don't know if ought to tell you"
 ''Whatever concerns you concerns me" she said. :sYou know that love you as dearly as you love me, and nothing you tell me shall ever part Us. '
 "Oh. I don't think what I am about to say will have that effect" was Bren- dons reply. But have a confession to make about my-zny birth"
 Dorothy looked at him in amaZement. About your birth?' she repeated.
 tsYes. You may as well know all. And-I know you will not betray me, even to your mother"
 ITO her least of all,' said Dorothy vehementiy. ssTell pne quick"
 Encouraged by her faith and by the tender clasp of her hand, George re- lated to her the story of his birth and of his connection with Lord Derring- ton. Also he detailed how he had gone to seek Mrs. Jersey. and how she had been murdered before he could get the truth out of her. .'Or even see her." finished George "And now you know, dearest, why do not wish you to re- peat this story. If your mother knew it she might think think-well, she certainly would not let you marry me"
 "She has made Ter mind up already so far as that is concerned" said Dor othy quickly. Tt is Mr. Yane whom she wishes me to marry
 My cousin, although he does not know it,' said George quietly; but I want your advice, Dorothy, and will be guided Fby it. What shall I do? You see, now that Mrs Jersey is dead there is ID chance of getting at the truth"
 Why not advertiser
 II have tried that for some months in every country paper in the kingdom, but there has been no response. My father and mother must have been mar Tied in some out of the way village, in some lonely church. The parson and those who knnT about the marriage may be dead. In fact, it is extremely probable that they are. Mrs Jersey was present as my mothers maid, and she might have been able to tell me where the church is. only want to find the register of the marriage and get the certificate. Then I shall see Lord Darlington and insist on my rights being recognized. He can't leave either the title or the money away from me-
 Dorothy shuddered Your grandfa- Thar iS a tnrYihln aId mon Hn olyroxyc,