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

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more than you think. Lola Velez"-
lola Velezv' George looked and
felt uneasy.
"You change color. Oh, nave hearu
all about you and that dancer"
81 assure you that my connection
with that lady is perfectly innocent"
Mrs. Ward scoffed. Lady" she
said. sneering. "What next? How
ever. / do not wish to hear the partic-
ulars. Such creatures are nothing to
me- And il you clear yourself of this
very shady business in Amelia square
by discovering the true assassin l
shall overlook Lola Velez."
"There is no need to overlook her or
me-
II think there Isl said Mrs. Ward
frigidly and with wave OF her slim
hand There is no more to be said,
Mr.. Brendon You know my decision,
and as Dorothys mother have some
power, l hope. Now l will send her to
you. and you can say what you like
in fact. you can communicate to her
the state of my feelings. But" added
Mrs. Ward, shooting Parthian arrow,
~ should not mention Lola Velez If
were you. Goodby. I shall not see you
for many long day, expect"
"And hope" said Brendon, much
mortified.
"And hope" replied Mrs. Ward cool
ly. you are the last man In the
world should like for my son-in-law.
Marry that dancer" And, with shrill,
unpleasant laugh, Mrs. Ward vanished.
Brendon paced the room, waiting for
Dorothy. How Mrs. Ward had learn
ed Of his connection with Lola Nelez
he could not understand. Brendon
was perfectly innocent, and what he
had done for the dancer was dictated
by pure kindness. But even If he ex-
plained the whole circumstances Of his
meeting and of his philanthropy to
Dorothy, she was woman, when all
was said and DONE and might not be-
lieye him. On the whole he decided
to take Mrs. Wards advice and hold
his tongue on the subject Of the dancer.
On some future occasion he might be
able to explain, and at the present
moment he had the satisfaction OF
knowing that his conscience was clear.
He had just arrived at this decision
when Dorothy entered the room. The
next moment she was in his arms, and
the two entered paradise at once.
"My dearest, am so glad to see
you," said Dorothy in her soft voice as
they sat down. II wrote, but you did
not come"
II was engaged, darling"
Dorothy nodded. II know, at the In
quest which was held on that poor
creature"
"Why do you take an interest in the
case, Dorothy?"
/, ooh, because you went to stop at the
house, and it was strange that she
should have died on that very night
$50 your mother says" said George
uncomfortably. II really think she be
lieves that have something to do witt
the matter"
ooh, that's nonsense" said Dorothy
serenely, "hut mother does not like
you very much, George, and
"She hates me, you mean"
"Well," responded Miss Ward can
didly, 'if you ask me to tell the truth
l think she does. But you know wha
my mother is. I--no, if 1 cannot say
good of her, let me at least say moth
ing bad. But love you, George, 20,
know that"
"My own heart" and Brendon tool
her in his strong arms, thanking Goo
for the gift of SO steadfast heart.
Dorothy was tall and slim and dark
Her dark beauty contrasted well will
the fair comeliness Of George Brendon
and seated side by side on the sofs
they looked an extremely handsome
couple. Certainly they might have ap
peared happier, for Dorothy was down
cast, and in Brendon's blue eyes there
lurked worried look. He was won
dering how he could communicate Mrs
Wards decision to the girl. Dorothy
looked at him and smiled.
"a penny for your thoughts
George" she said, taking his hand.
"Tll sell them as bankrupt stock,
said Brendon, drawing her closer. Ant
then he took his courage in both hand:
for the necessary confession. '"This
may be my last visit Dorothy" h
said.
. She looked at him in surprise. "WhJ
do you say that?"
"YOur mother
j, ooh, never mind my mother" broke
in the girl petulantly. Il know shs
objects to our marriage, so''-
ION the contrary, she told me thai
she would not object If could cleal
myself Of completely in this crime"
Il George! Did she accuse you Of
j "Not in SO many words" interrupted
the lover, "but saw very plainly wha
she meant. The fact that I slept II
that house on the night Mrs. jersey
was murdered is to her mind PROOF
that have something to do with thu
matter"
"But you can prove conclusively tha
YOU have not" insisted Dorothy.
Certainly. Mr.. Train, with whom
was stopping, can prove that did no
leave my room. The key of the sitting