The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-12-21
THE
BrangWyn Mystery
CHAPTER xxlv.-tcontlnued.)

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CHAPTER xxlv.--(contlnued.)
"That's true" said Belle, and Billery
asserting, they made preparation for
departure BY the next homeward train.
THIS necessitated q somewhat hurried
toilette for the ladies', but they were
ready In time. The Journey was made
IA silence for the most part, and In
complete silence they walked from the
village station. It happened that
Aloysius was standing at the window
which looked out upon the pathway,
and seeing Lillian In the act Of enter
Ing he ran to encounter her upon the
threshold. He met her with his custo-
mary smile Of melancholy and affec-
ton.
welcome, and twice welcome.
what benencent wind has blown you
here?"
"A benncent wind, indeed" she an
swered. with proud and confident
smile. "Mr. and Mrs. Billery are
known tr you already. VIII you give
m three few minutes OF your timer"
Willingly" he answered. Come
h."
He shook hands courteously and NO
more, but Belle retained his hand with
. drm grasp.
''rd like ye to know, Mr.. Brangwyn.
that come here a. . friend, and that
I withdraw every uncivil word ever
said to 70. Ye have me apologies, Mr..
Brangwyn, and hope ye'll not throw
them hack ct me. though ye have the
WIGHT to do It,"
1T would be q grave offense in
Decd" he answered. cordially. which
would not be wiped out by so candid
and kind an appeal, Mrs. Billery. I
am very pleased to see you under my
root
Il have tried to make my amends
already, sir" said Billery. Miss Lee
viii explain the reason for my intru-
sion.
Il told you that benencent wind
had blown me here" said Lillian. 1T
. wind to raise the cloud which has
rested over you so long and scatter 1t
@ I'll the other winds Of heaven.
Aloysiua, dear friend" she laid both
lands upon his shoulders and looked
- into hls eyes" there II one sharp
trial b3loro you and then the thing 10
ever. You viii be arrested tomorrow
Or ne murder Of your uncle"
All" he sighed % Billery had once
hoard him Sigh before. AT last! At
lnstf have dreaded this for many
Seora. ana eince the day I flrst entered
fhlo house l have known that 1t was
;oartAin. | have prayed that it might
&o ayerted. and take heaven to wit
soss t6xk have suffered in striving to
avert It. Well, the truth must out and
euiit must sufRer."
ssnrr. Billery tells me that you have
ansfnccnteotable proof Of your own in
aocence,* : said Lillian.
AThat u true" he answered. But
/ - go 1osss 70 know how Mr.. Billery
nooome aware Of the fact"
4 had Z from Alexis. who told me
nat 10 himself had seen Il"
~Ahl" ~ sighed again. 7 under
aeona. but toll me, now, how comes It
- aro aware that the police will take
anfann to-morrOw? They are not In
a. hablt 4 publishing fact iike
tHnks
Threupon BilIery told the story Of
- asnoclation with Sergeant Holt.
- o thelr encounter IN Paris ON
~ previous day.
n TIA him that 10 would make the
nrrur u Hi lifetime" he continued.
sond that should feel Il my duty to
- That Ne did not md you unpre-
rmu1. Ho sald that was quite free
~ tell you. and that you were under
ou9ve1llance.
4 shave been aware Of that. Might
I tauubIe you 90 FAR. Mr.. Billery. - TO
~ you to walk into the road. and to
- IL there Ii I man IN sight who
sears aslight drab overcoat, brown
BOWLER hat, and wisp Of . dirty red
oomforterl''
sTf he IL there!" asked Billery.
'sTell him. please. to hold himself In
ssadihess u accompany mo to Scot
md YARD
.Right!. said the other. and was
eosae upon the instant.
''Yon are going to clear yourself?"
crisd Liiian.
q nm going to clear myself" he re-
Il cnded. "But, my dearest. shall
elko blow IN doing It at the heart
ono would fain shelter from all
en I kept silent 1t first because I
81 11 - more than I strong suspicion.
NJ r1 kept silent since for the sake Of
rs NY 6G6r friend. For that friend
4 IISi11 6le yleht willingly, but I CANNOT
% AZ ignominiously, and K
11SSS1 tSo natpe of = murderer behind
~ wa1 hack again.
NJ fb n IN fellow almost at th'
4 Il ~ him your message. and
q - - utterly flabber
a56 lS = Ilks. Hes going to Civ
~ said. No. said, !
y ISS q e. g Nm news from Sergeant
q ~ lkG I lofk yesterday in Paris
o ~ - IS ~ 1srested Tomorrow
Is 1; ~ CD q With that he recog
N u "a nses ~ ! 1e Saye he cant let yo'
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