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case which had not been reported in
the papers. For some reason Derrlng-
ton wished to know what had trans
pred and Brcndon felt convinced that
this anxiety was more than that Of n
landlord for the loss of good tenant.
lie wondered if Darlington knew that
Mrs. Jersey had written out q confess
sion and that 1t was missing. He
would have liked to find out. but since
be could not reveal himself as Der
rlngton's grandson there was no
chance OF getting this information.
Besides. Darlington appeared to grow
weary of discussing the murder. ut Is
worn threadbare," he said. "All the
papers have been talking about it.
agree with you, Mr.. Brcndon, that the
assassin will never be discovered.
However, there are pleasanter sub
jects to talk of. What about Yourself
your aims, your ambitions, your
chances of successT
care those pleasant subjccts?"
laughed Brendon.
"To an old man such as am"
nodded the other. II like to hear of the
castles in the air which youth builds"
Il am afraid my castles will never
turn to bricks and mortar" said Bren-
! don. with Il sigh.
However, he was not averse to show
ing his grandfather that he was no
fool. but man with n head on his
| shoulders. George had a quick bra in
and strong Will and a considera bic
| n in tt.saf inn, L.. I,o FOL ~
| good degree at oxford. and his literary
articles always received praise from
/ the public and from his brethren of
! the press. Moreover. George was fond
of politics and could converse excel
! lcntly on that fascinating subject. He
/ laid himself out to please Darlington
! knowing that the old tyrant was dis
! appointed in the languid Nane. who
was chatteiing commonplace to Mrs
Ward. In a short time Brendon and
Darlington were engaged In a discus
| sion about Ireland and Irish home
rule.
You ought to be in the house. Mr.
BrendOn," said the old lord.
Il have no one to help me to such n
goal"
Darlington was about TO speak and
fastened his little eyes on the keen,
! handsome face of the younger man,
! but he suddenly changed his mind and
turned away to talk 10 Mrs Ward
Brcndon knew that he had succeeded
in pleasing the old gentleman and was
/ glad that 50 much was accomplished
| If Darlington found that he was clever
and presentable and likely to add lus-
ter TO the family name it was not
improbable that he would recognize
the marriage. But by this time
George had it in his mind that Der
rngton knew who he was and had
been talking advisedly under the Gov
er OF pretended ignorance so rs to see
what manner of man his unacknowl-
edged grandson was. "Wcll," thought
Brendon, "hc has learned that l am
no fool, Mt all events
Mrs Ward came across to George
ana left bennington talking to Doro-
thy. for whom he professed Il great adj
Inration. He knew that Dorothy lik-
ed Brendon, as Mrs. Ward had told
him so. and he frankly acknowledged
to her that Brcndon was clever man.
4 wish my grandson had his brains
said bennington regretfully. DO you
like Rrendon:"
Dorothy did not see why she should
conceal her feelings. Il love him. she
said quietly and firmly.
"IIa" replied Darlington, showing
M Surr,rtSn .'N.rs Ward biutnl
something OF that sort, but l thought
that Walter
please say no more, Lord DerrinG-
ton"
well, then. l won't" Darlington 5
eyes rested wrathfully on the withercd
young man he called grandson. II
don't wonder mt your choice, my dear
What Walter requires is nurse
That is Il profession ] have not tax
Ell up" said Dorothy, laughing. Der
ringlon said no more about Brcndon
but Dorothy noticed that his eyes Were
rarely off the face Of her lover.
Meantime Nanc joined Mrs Ward
and Dorothy, seeing that Leonard was
alone, beckoncd him to approach. Der
rington was not particularly pleased
at having his conversation with Il pref
~ girl interrupted. but he was polite
and. on learning that Train knew
Brcndon Intimately, he began to ask
him about his friend.
But really. You know. she is great
artist" Mrs. Ward was saying to Rren
) don. There is something so origina
about her"
They were speaking Of Lola Nelez
, and it was Nane who had introduced
the subject. George, to whom the sub
jet was distastcful, tried to avoid thu
discussion, but Mrs. Ward would re
. turn again and again to the topic.
"They say you know her very well,
she declared.
Il ain not sorry to put You right or
: thar point" replied Brendon, his eyes
, hardening. MANY false rumors are
, about, to one of which you alluded thu
] other day, Mrs. Ward This is another
| What | know Of Sonora Nelez and how
know her can be put in nutshell.
l And George quietly related his rescue
t Of the dancer.
, Then you did make her the success
she is?' cried Mrs. Ward when he end
cd. "Oh, yes. it's no use denying it
You picked jewel out of the quite
l and gave it a chance of shining
perhaps did that much. But sh,