Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

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 in-law who may come her way She will stick at nothing to get you out of the way"
 But she doesn't know that claim to be Lord Derrington's grandson?''
 Indeed, she does," replied Bawdsey quickly. "Derrington told her all about it'
 "Why?'
 Now, that said Bawdsey. shaking his head and looking puzzled, ''is one of the things I can't make out"
 George thought for moment. T was at Mrs. Wards the other even ing" he said slowly. "Lord Derring- I was his grandson?' "TIe did. He has known ever since you put the advertisement in the pa per and looked you up'
 "And Mrs. Ward knew also who wnsw
 Bawdsey nodded. "Yes. And after that evening she came to see Lord Darlington to suggest how you should be got rid of "Ahw George waa now perfectly cool as he saw that Bawdsey, being so frank, was ready to be his friend. And how did she propose to do that Mr. Bawdsey? By having me arrest ed"--
 with the alternative that you should give up all attempts to prove your birth and go to Australia And surrender my claim to Miss Wards handw "Of course. It's case of threaten inG. MT. Brendon." "Was Lord Darlington agreeable to this suggestion?" "Yes. He hates you and told me to sec you and put the matter to you. You have week to think over 1t. and at the end of that time, MT. Brendon, If you don't leave England you will be ar4ested." :" sfS S NO" replied Brendon calmly, T will not be arrested. Setting aside the fact that there is no evides,ce which inpli- cates me in the crime. Lord Derring- ton, for his own sake, twill not have his grandson arrested and his dirty linen washed in public. Whether there was marriage or not, ! Gm his flesh and blood. Why does he hate mel" T can't say, sir. He never explained, but he does hate you" "Humphl see no reason. A man !, can't help his birth, ard I am quite as presentable as Walter vane.'' Much more SOL said Bawdsey quick ly. "He is fool and miserable It. tie beast. He sent bracelet to Miss velez."
 "Oh, and naturally you think the l. worst of him. Well, 1t is no use my cohjecturing the reason of Lord Der , rington's dislike, but can well under . stand why Mrs. Ward wishes me out of the way. On what gNounds does she accuse me of being concerned in this crisne?"
 "On the strength of story related by friend of yours, veho"-
 ' knew it." interrupted Brendon, stsrting up and beglNSung to pace the room. That was why she asked Leonard Train to dinner" "She got out of hirn that you had betn in the sitting roorr of Mrs. Jersey at midnight" That is untrue" began George vio- lently, when Bawdsey stopped him. "so it is, to Mrs. Ward, to Lord Der ripgton and to the public; but, so far as I am concerned, Mr. Brendon, it is n fact You were in Mrs. Jersey's room about the time she was murdered" How can you prove that2" asked George quickly and very pale.
 "Oh. I car prove 1t easily enough, and . I will soon But confess" .'That killed the woman? No; I never lnid finger on her." 7 | hn1 +t,a+y y nox sss% I thought you were guilty should and I'm grateful" T believe you are my friend" said George gloomily. sitting down. You would have been arrested by now were not MT. Brendon."
 "No. I tell you neither Mrs. Ward nor Lord Darlington will go so far. They will try to intimidate me, but they won't succeed" You'll fight themr'
 George set his face While there is . breath in my body" Il knew you were a plucky one," said Bawdsey admiringly, "but you
 must be aware that your position is perllous."
 "One moment" said Brendon. "Why does Train believe that I was in Mrs. Jerseys roomT
 He found beside the table yellow holly berry, and you wore"- George started. II did-I did" he muttered. Tt must have been brushed off the sprig when stopped to touch her.''
 "Ahr' said Bawdsey in voice of triumph. Then you admit you were in the roomY"
 "Yes to you. but to no one else.' 'I'm glad you trust me SO far" said BawdgaY.. -RenuinelY nleaaad. eXnaax