Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-10


 Il did not accuse you,'v saId Mrs. Ward, beginning to find that Derring- ton was too much even for her. 'I be- ieve Brendon killed the woman oh, yes! You went to the house, Id you saw him. He and Mrs. Jersey had words, as she would not confess, and Brendon killed her with the stiletto. Then you came in, and to save him you put the dagger into your pocket, sent him up to bed and promised to hold your tongue, and"-
 Darlington laughed. ssYou have a most vivid imagination, Mrs. Ward" he said, with shrng; "but, as it hap pens, you are talking nonsense. was not at Amelia square that evening, but at my club, as any member then pres ent can assure you. I can prove an alibi from the minute left this house to the minute I returned to find you here. As to the stiletto you say you took out of my pocket, that is rubbish. On the whole, think you had better hold your tongue"
 '1f I go to the police they will open that drawer"
 "Oh, no! An Englishman's house is his castle, you know, and man in my position cannot be treated in the way you suggest with impunity. Moreover, Mrs. Ward, there is ample time to de stroy the stiletto."
 Which you will do," she said, recov- ering her composure now that she found 1t was useless to protest. . "Nc. I wouldn't even mind showing ii to the police and saying how you brought 1t here with an accusation. If the police can prove that this is the weapon with which Mrs. Jersey was stabbed. and if you and the police can prove that the stiletto was in my pocket on the night of the murder, then you and the police are extremely clever"
 "Oh, very werI," said Mrs. Ward, realizing her defeat, tT shall say noth- ing about you. But Brendon''
 You will hold your tongue about him also. quite understand how you proposed to hold this stiletto and the tale of its being discovered in my pock- ct over me. If I did not consent to the marriage of Miss Ward and Wal Ger-eh~
 AShe shall marry him."
 AWhy do you hate Brendon so?' asked Darlington. q know he is a strong man, and for the moneys sake you do not want him to be your son in-law But even this does not ac- count for your hatred. Why do you hate htn1T
 Fl have nothing to Bays' retorted Mrs. Ward, who had flushed, and paled alternately during this speech. Please see me to the door.''
 Darlington walked to the door and opened 1t, with bow. 'sWillingiy. think we understand one another. I am sorry to ask you to leave me so soon, as our conversation was most enjoyable. But I have to see a cer- tain MT. Ireland"-
 "Is that Brendon's guardfanT'' asked Mrs. Ward, coming to a sudden stop in the hail.
 1eHis former guardian" corrected Darlington. How do you come to know of him, Mrs. Ward?''
 T think Dorothy mentioned the name" she said in rather faltering tone. Please tell your man to call a cab. sent away the carriage"
 "Let me send you home in mine."
 HNo! No, Tswant to' go atTonces'' and she approached the door quickly. When did you say MT. Ireland was coming?"
 Darlington glanced at his watch. "He is due now" he said and looked at her, wondering why she asked the question.
 Mrs. Wards face was turned away. She was dressed in furs and carried a muff. When the door was opened by the footman a gentleman appeared on l the threshold. Mrs. Ward lifted her huff to her face, but not before the stranger had caught sight of her face and had uttered an ejaculation of sur prise. -Four he said, stepping for ward.
 'What do you mean?" said Mrs. Ward, with her face still hidden. ''Lord Darlington, this friend of yours