The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-24
CHAPTER XXI.
The Truth.

The Truth.
The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made
great sensation. It was generally sup
posed that he was dead. and his unex-
pected appearance surprised every one
Also. as he was believed to be guilty
the public was amazed that he should
thus thrust himself into jeopardy. But
more thoughtful people saw in Cores
surrender a proof of his innocence, and
argued very rightly that were he guilty
Of the murder Of Sir simon he would not
come forward as he had done TO stand
his trial.
An additional surprise came in the ar
rest Of Michael. who was said TO be the
half-brother Of Gore. and to resemble him
very closely. A rumor got about-no one
knew bow-that this resemblance be
tween the two would be made the basis
Of the defense Also, the boy, Jerry Noon,
who was implicated In the matter, was in
charge of the police. and it was expected
that be would make startling revelations.
On the whole. there was every chance
that the forthcoming trial would be ex-
tremely interesting. Every one looked
forward with great expectations TO the
time when Sir Bernard would be placed
i'm the dock Inspector Groom. formerly
in charge of the case was now attend
ing 10 the matter again. He said very
little. although the reporters tried TO
make him give his opinion. But. from
the few words he let drop, it would seem
that he believed firmly in the innocence
of the accused man.
Il don't see anything about Beryl in
the papers" said Commission, when at
Durham's Office
There is nothing to say about him at
present" replied the lawyer. I'VE have
not caught him yet. and perhaps never
may"
Victoria warned him, them
Yes. That imp of a boy Wrote letter
stating that Bernard was at cove Castle,
ana advising fight Victoria caught "a
train shortly before II O'Clock and came
straight 20 BeryIs rooms, the address Of
( which she received from Jerry. Berry,
as Jerry had done-saw that the game
was up. and realized that we, knowing
Gore 10 be alive. had been simply play
ing with the impCsture of Michael ne
bolted that same night, and managed to
cross 20 the continent. at least. We sup
pose so. as no trace Of him can be found '
What viii YOU do about him. then?'
Durham shrugged his shoulders. There
is nothing can be done" he answered.
with the evidence OF Michael, Jerry.
Miss Randolph. and Tolomeo, We shall
be able 10 prove Bernard's innocence
and his cousins guilt Bernard viii be
set free without a stain on his character.
But as 10 how Beryl will be arrested.
or whether he viii ever be punished. !
am unable 10 give an opinion"
What about Mrs. Gilroy?'
"Ah. we want her But we cannot ind
out where she is Even her son dOesn
know. He would speak out if he did
know. as I fancy ne is sincerely repentant
for the trouble this new edition OF the
/ Corsican Brothers has caused.
But had you not some plan 10 lure
I Mrs. GfrOy cut Of her hiding2
/ Durham searched among his papers
/ and produced a journal. Read that,
said he. pointing TO column
Il was an article dealing with the
case. in which the writer limited that
Michael was guilty and Bernard innocent
/ II was also stated that Michael would
certainly be put in the dock, and that
sufficient evidence was in the power of
/ the prosecution 10 procure his condemn
ton. The whole article was written
strongly. and after reading it, Commission.
/ had he not known the true facts OF the
ease would have fdncied Michael guilty
He said as much. Durham smiled
THAT is exactly the feeling I wish 20
convey TO Mrs Gilroy," he declared. TAX
ing back the paper. she, If any one
can prove the guilt Of Beryl, but for
some reason-perhaps for money-she Is
/ hiding. II she reads that paragraph she
will at once come forward to save her
son. and then Wen be able TO prove
/ BeryTs guilt beyond q doubt.
But she may not take in the particu-
lar journal" said Commission.
"Oh. this is only one paper. Within
the next few days that article VIII be
copied in every newspaper in London
Mrs. Gilroy is &und, wherever she is. 70
hear Of the &rest Of her son and OF
Bernard giving himself up. To learn
what is taking place she will read what
4 ever papers she can get hold Of Then
she will see that article, and If it doesn't
bring her forward TO save Michael and
/ condemn Beryl, 1 am very much mis-
taken"
1T sounds rather like contempt OF
court" said Dick. gravely.
/ Durham laughed. 1T IS, in a way
/ Every man has q right to be considered
innocent in English law until his guilt
is proved But I arranged with Scot
land Yard that this article should APP
pear in the hope that Mrs. Gilroy-ar
important witness. mind you-should be
brought forward I can't exactly tel
You all the details. but you may b'
sure that the thing has been done legally
Besides" argued Durham, calmly, see