The Washington herald., 1906-12-17
CHAPTER XIX.
Plots and CounterpIots.

OndG Len ALA.
Plots and COunterpIots.
On hearing from ToIomeo that Berry
was the guilty person. Durham was not
So surprised as he might have been. He
had always suspected that julius was
in some way connected with the crime
although he had not thought him per-
sonally guilty. But the story OF Giuseppe
and the production OF the handkerchief
marked with Beryl's name seemed 10 put
the matter beyond doubt Durham re-
membered how Commission had always
said that when the lost handkerchief was
found the assassin would be identified
Apparently his prophecy had come true
Here was the handkerchief. so fortunate
ly picked up by Tolomeo. and il be
lOnged To Julius. Also Julius according
70 the italian, had entered the house in
Crimea Square about the time the muir
der was supposed to have been com
mitted.
And there's no doubt that BeryI sent
Jerry for Bernard, so that he might be
brought 20 the spot for accusation, 81
thought the lawyer when ToIomeo had
gone. The whole thing was a plant
1 expect he arranged 10 go 70 the Cur
tain Theater so as 20 have an abb. Blu,
the theater Is near Crimea Square and
it would be easy for Beryl 20 slip round
between the acts. Humph, Evidently he
did xiii the old man-this handkerchief is
proof enough. to say nothing Of Toiomeo' S
evidence. What's 70 be done next?"
The question was answered next day
while Durham was still puzzIng over
the matter. Julius himself made his APP
pearance, as meek-looking and mild as
ever The lawyer. received him colby
and vas on his guard. Il was difficult e
know why Beryl should pay a visit ia
an avowed enemy. But julius soon ex-
planned the reason for his call.
I have something extremely private
10 say 10 you, Mr.. Durham. he remarked
in a confidential way, and after assuring
himself ostentauousIy that the door was
closed.
Il am not your legal adviser" said Dur
ham. quickly
You are Bernard's."
4 was Bernard's, you mean"
Does that intimate that you have quar-
relied with Bernardo"
you forget" said the solicitor. looking
az him sharply. Bernard Is supposed to
be dead
Il don't think that you ever believed
that" said Beryl. smiling
That has nothing 10 do with you"
'Oh, yes, Il has See here. Durham.
wrote 10 Miss Malleson some time ago.
stating that I had seen Bernard In Lon
don"
$50 1 understand, said Durham. calm
~. Why did you not stop him?'
I was not quick enough. He walked
on the other side Of the street. and be-
fore l could cross over. which was diff
ficult on account Of the traffic, Bernard
disappeared. Then I was not quite sure
If he really was alive. Now I am"
Indeed" said Durham. with qualm.
for he fancied Julius might have learned
Of Cores whereabouts.
Yes, That young Moon wrote a letter
to me saying that Bernard had come 10
the Bower. starving and in rags"
1t was on the tip of Durhams tongue
20 say that no doubt Jerry had been
placed as a spy at the Bower, but he
suppressed this remark. He firmly be-
AANh GU mat AlAAAH was Il AAluA uEAE CT UUL IL
yet he saw some difficulty in bringing
the crime home TO him. He thought it
would be best TO give the man rope
enough to hang himself. In other words,
to listen quietly TO what he had to say.
and act accordingly. Durham did not Ike
having anything to DO with such a
scoundrel. but in the interests of Gore he
had to smother all feelings save strictly
professional ones. He therefore confined
himself to silence, and to looking in
quiringly at Beryl.
You don't seem surprised" said Julius,
annoyed.
Because I can hardly believe your
statement. Jerry may be making a mis-
take"
"Oh, no. I went down on the receipt
of his letter. and insisted on seeing my
cousin. Miss Plantagenet-as 1 knew she
would-denied that he was there; but
afterward, when I threatened TO bring
the police onto the scene, she gave way,
and let me see Bernard"
You are sure then, that Bernard COM
mitted the crime?'
Wait one moment, Mr.. Durham" said
Beryl, wagging his finger In a most irri-
tating way. Let us understand one
another clearly. You know, and you have
known for some time. that Bernard was
at the Bower?"
I am not bound to answer that ques-
ton" said the lawyer, stiffly.
Bernard answered it for you. He told
me you had been to see him, and that
In spite of the change in his looks you
knew who he was"
Durham drew figures on his blotting-
paper. He wondered if julius really be-
lieved the man at the Bower to be Ber-
nard Gore, or II he was trying to learn
what he, Durham. thought himself
After some reflection, the lawyer resolved
to accept Michael as the man in question.
julius could not possibly know that the
real Bernard was alive, and, therefore.
It would be as wise to keep the knOwl-
edge from him until such time as light
would come to show Durham how to
move, YES" he said, at length, throwing
down his pen, and taking up a position
on the hearth rug Il was informed by
Miss Piantagenet that Bernard had
sought refuge with her. and I went down
10 see him"
why did you not tell me?" asked
Julius. sharply.
Durham shrugged his shoulders. ''By
your own showing, seeing you wished TO
call in the police, you are not friend to