Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-15

1t she might think-think-well, she
certainly would not let you marry me."
"She has made her mind up already
so far as that is concerned" said Dor
othy quickly. at is Mr.. Vane whom
she wishes me to marry"
my cousin, although he does not
know It," said George quietly; "but l
want your advice, Dorothy, and will be
guided by it. What shall l do? You
see, now that Mrs. Jersey Is dead there
is no chance Of getting at the truth"
"Why not advertiser"
81 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
ried in some out of the way village,
in some lonely church. The parson and
those who know about the marriage
may be dead. In fact, 1t 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 ia. I only want to
fpd tile register Of the marriage and
get the certificate. Then l 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 grandpa
ther is a terrible old man. He always
reminds me Of one Of those Italian
despots. There is nothing he would
not do provided that the law could not
touch him"
And dare shy, from your descrip-
ton, the things he desires to do are
Of the kind that the law would make
him answerable for
George" said Dorothy after pause,
"do you think he has anything to do
with this murder?"
Brendon turned slightly pale and set
his lips firmly. mo, dearest was his
reply, but delivered with some uncer-
tainty. "He does not know-at all
events from me-that am seeking for
a restitution Of my rights, and there
fore would have no reason to rid him
self Of this woman. Besides, 1 don't
know IL he is aware Of her existence. /"
1t will be seen that, Brendon was ig-
norant that Lord Darlington was the
owner of the Jersey mansion and had
allowed madame at, annuity. Had he
known this much he might have been
able to shape his course better; but,
being in the dark, he had to do the
best he could with Dorothy's assist
| TT. hnys odu{nO
and she gave it.
George, should get back my birth
right If were you"
"But may be dragged into this muir
der case"
mo. Mr.. Train can save you from
being accused Of that. It is only right
that you should take your proper po-
sition in society. You owe 1t to your
dead mother and to yourself to show
that you have the right to your ia
Tiers name"
'sThe first thing shall do will be to
see Mr.. Ireland, my guardian. He took
charge of me after my grandfather
Lockwood died, and it was by his adj
vice that 1 changed my name to BAT.
fe the inquiries Of Lord Darlington
He will know all about the marriage
and may be able to indicate where
my parents went when they eloped
have never asked him for detailed
statement, but / shall do so now
4 Once find clew shall not rest I'M
til / prove my legitimacy. For your
sake, my dear-for your sake" and he
kissed her.
They parted at the door. Brendon
was just stepping out into the hall
when a thought occurred to him. He
re-entered and closed the door. dor
othy," he asked in low whisper
"why did you give me the yellow holly
on that night"
She looked surprised. ct was tt
4 please you," she said softly, land t.
tell you the truth, George, thought
that the holly was a proof that my
mother was relenting toward you"
"How do you mean, Dorothy?"
"It was my mother who gave me
the holly" she explained. II came
from the park, and told her you were
going to stop with Mr.. Train and thai
she could set her mind at rest, as
should not see you for a few days. She
seemed pleased, and, taking the yellow
holly from vase in her boudoir, she
gave me sprig, saying that could
give it to you for consolation. Why
do you ask me this, George?"
"There is no reason for my asking
he replied, suppressing the truth, "bu
yellow holly is rare"
every rare. don't know where my
mother got the sprig."
After this they parted, and Brendor
walked thoushtfplly away. Mrs. Jer
sey had been startled 5by the sight OF
the holly. Mrs Ward had given the
sprig to DorothH who had presented
It to him. He asked Himself il there
was a reas,l f.. Mrs Wards action
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