The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-22

yes, he did I told you he was an imp
Of darkness, though, to be sure, 1 never
expected he'd begin to murder people at
his tender age. Come along, Bernard,
show me the captive.
Gore led the way from the room and
along a narrow passage. At the end of
this was door, which he opened. It led
into a large. empty room, but no sooner
was the door opened than a small boy
darted out and endeavored 10 get away.
He ran straight into COnniston's arms
Now then, young Judas said Dick.
setting the boy on his legs and giving
him a good shake. Come and be tried s.
My lord, gasped Jerry. who was pale
with terror and who had red eyes and
disOTdered hair.
Yes! 1 know all about your poisoning,
young man
Jerry dropped on his knees. 4 didn't. -
he declared. ''Oh. Tor. I really didn't Miss
PiantageneJ ordered the tea. She gave
me the cup -"
Here. said Commission, giving him an
other shake, stop that rubbish, you
young beast You dare to say such things
Of my aunt VINO has been so kind 10 you.
hanging IS too good for such a scamp.
Come along. and answer our questions"
But Jerry. grOveling on the floor. en-
braced Conniston's riding boots in an
agony of terror. "Oh, please he wbisa-
-3ered, Il didn't mean 10 do any harm.
Mr.. BeryI gave me some white stuff and
told me to give Il in tea 10 the sick gen
tlenan. / thought il would do him good.
With great disgust Dick picked up the
young liar in his arms and carried him
kicking to the sitting-room, followed by
Bernard When the door was closed, Ber-
nard locked il. and there was no chance
of Jerry getting away. as the window
was thirty feet from the ground Gore
took a seat in one armchair and C9nnis-
ton threw himself into the other after
flinging Jerry on the hearth rug. The boy
lay there, kicking and bowling. nearly
out of his wits with terror.
shut up said Dick. sharply. You
have 10 answer questions"
I sha'nt," said Jerry. You'll hang
me"
There's no chance of that. worse luck, "
said Commission. reEretfully.
On hearing this, the boy sat up. Isn't
he dead?' he asked eagerly.
oh" Knocked Bernard and you
thought the white stuff would do the sick
gentleman good-you young scoundreI,
No. He isn't dead Lord Commission says,
but small thanks 10 you"
oh Jerry seemed at once relieved
and disappointed Il won't get the two
thousand pounds now
And YOU won't be hanged. either,
though you richly deserve it."
Il don't I've done nothing said Jerry,
sulkily
You have attempted TO poison Michael
Gilroy-"
do you know his name Mr. Grant,
Yes, And you know mine. Master
Jerry. Come now. YOU must reply to the
questions which Lord Commission wishes 10
put.
'Sha'n't." said Jerry, and set his pretty.
fearful face firmly.
Judas" said Commission. taking his rid
ing whip from a near table. there's only
one course TO be pursued with boys like
you. II you don't speak out, I'll give YOU
one OF the finest thrashings you ever had
in your lfe.
IN have an action against you then,
snapped Jerry, very pale
Certainly. But you'll have to get out
Of prison To bring it,
Prison" Jerry quavered and shook all
over
yes. prison." mimicked Commission.
DO YOU think you can behave like a
young criminal and get or scot-free?'
Il was deceived by Afr. Beryl. He's
older than I am. I am only a boy
You are old enough to be hanged, at
all events
You said 7 wouldn't be, my lord"
"That depends upon my good word.
said Commission. -bIumng. and you won't
have that unless YOU confess"
Confess what, my lord2r
"Au about this business connected
with Beryl.'' put in Gore. 1T was you
who led me to the house in Crimea
square"
7 didn't didn't" And then Jerry
uttered a howl as Conniston's whip came
across his back
Hold your tongue and answer"
How can hold my tongue and answer
at the same time. my lord"
Commission took out his watch. III
give you two minutes TO make up youi
mind 10 talk sense. You are clever
enough when it suits you. # YOU won't
speak, I'll thrash you thoroughly, and
then take you up to be handed to the
police"
And if I do, nay lord?"
IN spare YOU the thrashing. But you
must go 70 the police. You are being in
uuired for. young Judas. Only by con
Tossing the whole can you avoid danger
TO your neck"
only Mr.. Beryl can get me into
trouble. and you won't find him. saiJ
Jerry. tauuUngly. Il sent Victoria tC
him with a letter last night, and shs
must have caught the Il train TO London
I daresay she saw Mr.. Beryl last night
and he's got away"
"Why did you act so promptly asked
Gore.
Because I saw you, Sir Bernard.
knew the game was UP, and that yOJ
were playing the fool with Mr.. Berry, IT
getting that viii signed.
"Ah! so we al were" said Commission
calmly 1.-THE game is up, so you HAD
better explain your share in 1t. Begir
from the time you were kicked out OF
Taberley's for stealing"
Il sha'n't," said Jerry. I don't believe
you can hurt me-
Dicks patience was exhausted. HI
caught the young wretch by the scruf
of the neck ard thrashed him thoroughly
Jerry. who had never been beaten before
IN his life. wept and howled and begged
for mercy. At last Commission threw hin
again on the rug thoroughly cOWed. ant
between sobs Jerry expressed his viii
fngness to reply TO whatever question!
were put to him. The examination wa.
conducted as though Commission was &
barrister and Jerry q witness. Bernard
in the character Of a reporter, went I,
the writing table and took notes. Jerry
stood wiping his eyes and replying tear
fully.
when did you meet Beryl?' asked
Dick
at Taberley's He knew I was Mrs
Moons grandson. as he saw me here n
one time When I was kicked out. hC
promised TO help me. I was told TO watch
Sir Bernard. and I did. / saw you, my
lord. with Sir Bernard in the park.
was always watching Sir Bernard"
IT see That was why you sold matches
We'll and 10 was YOU who told Beryl tha
Sir Bernard was at Mr.. Durhams house
on that night?'