The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-15
THE NEWS DEMOCRATS DAILY STORY
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The House of a.
Thousand Candles
MEREDITH NICHOLSON
MEREDITH NICHOLSON
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The Bobbs -MsrriD Company

| frowning. but Larry paid not the slight
est attention TO the executor, leaning
against the door with his usual tranquil
unconcern.
"I advise you not TO trife with the law,
Glenarm," said Pickering angrily. You
have absolutely no right whatever TO be
here. And these other gentlemen-your
guests suppose-are equally trespassers
under the law"
He stared at Larry, who crossed his
legs for greater ease In adjusting his lean
frame TO the door
"weu, Mr.. Pickering. what is the next
step?" asked the sheriff. with an import
ance that had been increased by the legal
phrases he had been reading.
"Mr. Pickering" said Larry, straight
ening up and taking the pipe from his
mouth. I'm Mr.. Glenarm's counsel. III
you will do me the kindness to ask the
sheriff TO retire for a moment i should
like to say a few words TO you that you
might prefer to keep between ourselves"
/ had usually found II wise TO take any
cue Larry threw me, and l said:
Pickering, this Is Mr.. Donovan, who
has every authority TO act for me In the
matter"
Pickering looked impadently from one
to the other OF us.
"You seem to have the guns, the am
milton and the numbers on your side" he
observed dryly.
THE sheriff may wait within call"
Larry, and at a word from Pickering the
man left the room.
Now. Mr.. Pickering,'-Larry spoke
! slowly,-"as my friend has explained the
case 70 me, the assets of his grandfather 8
estate are al accounted for,-the land
hereabouts this house, the ten thousand
dollars in securities and a somewhat
vague claim against a lady known as
Sister Theresa, who conducts St Agatha s
school. Is that correctP
"I don't ask you to take my word for
II, sir" rejoined Pickering hotly. Il
have filed an inventory OF the estate. so
far az found. with the proper authorities"
Certainly. But / merely wish TO be
sure OF my facts for the purpose OF this
interview, 10 save me the trouble OF go
Ing TO the records. And, moreover. I am
somewhat unfamiliar with your procedure
in this country I am a member, sir, OF
the Irish bar. Pardon me. but I repeat
my question"
81 have made oath--that. trust, Is suf-
fcient even for a member of the Irish
bar"
quite so, Mr.. Pickering" said Larry.
nodding his head gravely.
He was not. TO be sure, a presentable
member Of any bar for a smudge de-
tracted considerably from the appear
ance OF one side OF his face. his clothes
were rumpled and covered with black
dust, and his hands were black. But ]
had rarely seen him 40 calm He recross-
ed his legs. peersd into the bowl OF his
pipe for a moment. then asked. as quietly
as though be were soliciting an opinion
OF the weather:
"wili you tell me. Mr.. Pickering wheth-
er you yourself are a debtor OF John
Marshall Glenarms estate7'
Pickering's face grew white and his
eyes stared, and when he tried suddenly
to speak his Jaw twitched. The room was
so still that the breaking OF a blazing
log on the andirons was a pleasant re.
lief. We stood. the three OF us. with our
eyes on Pickering. and In my own case
must say that my heart was pounding
my ribs az an uncomfortable speed, for
I knew Larry was not sparring for time.
The blood rushed into Pickerings face
and he turned toward Larry stormily.
This In unwarrsntable and -infsmousi
My relations with Mr.. Glensrm are none
OF your business. When you remember
that after being deserted by his own
nesh and blood he appealed 10 me, going
so far as 20 intrust all his affairs 10 my
care at his death. your reflection Is an
outrageous insult. I am not accountable
TO you or any one elser
CTo be continued tomorrow)