The Washington herald., 1906-12-21
CHAPTER XXI.
Young Judas.

Young Judas.
The next morning Michael was pro-
nounced to be out OF danger by DR..
Payne. and appended his signature TO the
confession. He still held to his indignant
attitude against BeryI, ana was most anx-
ious that he should be arrested. SO far
as he knew, Beryl was innocent OF the
crime but Durham knew better. Having
the evidence of Tolomeo and possession
Of the fatal handkerchief, he was per-
fectly content to believe that Julius was
guilty. Since he was one Of the Gore
family, 1t was a grave question rs to
whether he should be arrested. But see
ing that Demands character could not
be cleared until the whole truth came
out and the wrongdoer suffered for his
wickedness. It was agreed that warrant
should be obtained for the guilty person.
This business was intrusted to Durham,
and he departed for town by the midday
train"
And you can ride over TO the castle
Commission" he said to that young gentle
man. who accompanied him 10 the sta
ton. and tell Bernard TO hold himself in
readiness TO come to London.
''WiIl ne be arrested
81 fancy So But I can't yet be sure Al
all events, Beryl viii be accused and
taken in charge, so Bernard will soon be
set free"
What about Jerry?"
II will 90 to Scotland Yard as soon as ]
arrive, and see If anything has been heard
Of the young scamp However. If we get
Beryl, We may be able 20 do without
Jerry"
DO you intend TO have Michael ar
rested?"
Yes" said Durham, calmly. "as an ac-
cessory before the fact. I can't say If he
is innocent or guilty"
But, Durham, you heard him declare
that he was unaware that Beryl intended
to kin Sir Simon. Michael only called
to see about the check
I doubt that part Of his confession, %
replied the lawyer, dryly. 1T appears 70
me that Michael would have kept out OF
the way had he entertained the slightest
idea that Sir SiTnon-as he did-gUessed
that the check was forged Besides.
want 10 have a mention of Michael
-1Aiitg > hiAE5t put III TIC phbtIHt 50 AilAi
his mother may be withdrawn from her
hiding-place.
DO you think she will Conner
7 am certain. She alone knows what
took place when Beryl entered the house
and how he strangled the old man.
am convinced that TO save her son she
will denounce julius. no matter what
Offer he has made 10 her about holding
her tongue Here's the train. Good-by
Commission; and bring Bernard up to town
when I send a wire 20
The train steamed of, and Commission
was left standing on the platform. Il dc
hope all this business will soon be at ar
end" he said to himself Il am about
weary of surprises.
Already It had been arranged that Miss
Berengaria should keep an eye or
Michael-who never expected TO be ar
rested-so Commission had no need 10 re-
turn 10 the Bower Mounting his horse
he took his way along the hlgh-road Il
the castle. and arrived there somewhere
about two o'clock As there was no one
about the place. he put up the horse him.
self. and then came TO the front door
Much to his surprise, Il was locked, but
vigorous ringing Of the bell brought
Mrs. Moon 70 the door. That eststnabl,
lady looked worried. and her paIlid fac.
was whittier than ever. cleaning like tn,
moon itself from the frilling of her cap