The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-12-17


Lockwood died. and then a note came
to my guardian saying that Lord Der
ringtOn proposed to allow me a small
income"
For what reason?'
Il can't say. Perhaps it was re-
morse"
Train shook bis head. II have met
Lord Darlington. and II such an old
tartar feels remorse. then there Il
a chance that pigs may n.y."
That's an elegant illustration. Leon
ard" observed George. with q smile:
but to continue (as see 1t Is nearly
III. even as q boy felt the indignity
put upon me. l refused. with the per-
mission Of my guardian. the offered
SUM and continued at school. When
l left to go to college I changed my
name 50 that Lord Darlington should
not have the chance Of insulting me
further or Of knowing who was. My
guardian suggested Brendon, so. as
that was as good a name as another,
I took 1t. Hence Mrs. Jersey can't pos
sibly know Inc or why l came to see
her. She will be wiser in the morn
ing." added Brendon grimly.
But she evidently saw in you some
likeness to your father"
Evidently From all l have heard
Mrs. Jersey was in love with my ia.
ther. even though she was only a lady's
maid. But | know very little about
her My business here is to learn"
But why has she kept silent all
these years.
BreniOn shrugged his shoulders
''She has had II" inducement to speak
OUT he said. That is why wish you
10 lend me $500. Leonard. She will re-
Guire bride"
and Il larger one than that. George.
a woman like Mrs. Jersey would not
part with such a secret for so small
sum-
"Oh. can pay her what she demands
when in possession Of the estates. But
ut present she will want to see the
color OF my money"
! Train stared into the fire. meditat-
j ing on this queer story. which was
quite romance. Then he saw an OBJ
! ;tacie. George" he said. ''eveE II
NJ prove that you are the heir, you
won't get any money. Lord Derri,,s
ton is still living"
! Yes. and from all accounts he mean,
to go OH living. like the truculent oil,
tyrant he is. But the estates are en-
! tailed and must come to ne when he
! dies. and Of course the title is mine
too when he is done with it. If Mrs
Jersey learns these facts she will com,
to terms on a promise Of money whei
Inherit
Then you will speak to her in the
morniDS:"
Yes. She is the only person who
can right ME. But I mean to be the
husband Of Dorothy Ward. and my
only chance to get round the mother Is
to prove my legitimacy"
Il don't think Miss Ward cares much
for her mother"
Who cOuld?' asked Brendon cynic
ally. ''She Is a worthless little canary
bird. But I tell you. Leonard. that
frivolous as Mrs. Ward appears to be
she is a most determined woman, with
an iron will. She will make her daugh
ter do as she is bid and will sell her t.
the highest bidder. As Lord Derring
toms grandson and acknowledged he'll
have a good chance. As Georgt
Brendon"-he stopped as the CLOCK
struck LAS George Brendon l an
going to bed"
Train rose to light the candles which
stood on a side table. yawning as h
did so. He was much interested il
Brendon's story. but the telling Of i
had tired him. Il shall sleep like tot
tonight"
well. get to bed. I'll put out thu
lamp" said George. and did SO.
NO" said Leonard. taking n candle
stick in either hand. I'll see you t,
your couch" and he preceded him int,
the bedroom.
1t was quaint apartment, will
. heavy mahogany furniture and a Tur
key carpet Entering from the sitting
room. George saw that the bed was di
rectly opposite tire door. Its bee
moved since my time
What" cried Leonard. setting dow
The candles. is tie furniture the sam
your grandfather had"
Yes. Mrs. Jersey bought the hou>
and its contents. They are old fash
, Toned enough in all conscience. II
! years and years since | slept i'll my oil
bed" said Brendon. taking off lis c"a
Il should dream the dreams Of chic
hood now that an back again. Bu
You needn't Say anything OF this. Leoi
ard
OF course not" replied the othe
And You need not smash yOIr yt.lo'
holly by leaving it in Your coat Il
hight. Put ii in water.
q, No" George stopped the too OF
= cious Leonard Dorothy put i, inr
=. my coat and there it shall remain. IL
:. berries are firm aud won't fall. III st
: to that. Hush
!, What's the natter? asked Trail
= startled.
=. For answer BrendOn quickly eXtil
!. guishe,i both candles and pO nted to II
, door Of the sitting room. which Stot