The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-09

possible Of your grandfather's estate"
mo one would regret all this more
| than my grandfather-r am sure OF that
There are many inexplicable things about
his affairs. II seems hardly possible that
n man so shrewd as he. and so thoughtful
OF the feelings OF others, should have left
so many loose ends behind him. But /
assure you | am giving my whole atten-
ton to these matters. and 1 am wholly
at your service in anything 1 can do to
help YOU"
II sincerely hope that nothing may in
terfere TO prevent your meeting Mr.. Glen
arms wish that you remain through the
year. That was a curious and whimsical
provlsion. but II IL not. 1 imagine. so
difficult"
She spoke in a kindly tone Of encour-
agement that made me feel uneasy and
almost ashamed for having already for
feited my claim under the will. Her
beautiful gray eyes Disconnected me:
had not the heart TO deceive her.
II have already made Il impossible for
me to Inherit under the will" said.
The disappointment in her face rebuked
me sharply.
Il am sorry very sorry indeed" she
said ooldly. "But how, may j ask?"
II ran away. last night. / went TO Gin
cinnau, to see Miss Devereux.
She rose, staring I'm dumb astonishment,
and after a full minute, In which / tried
vainly TO think OF something TO say,
left the house.
There is nothing I'm the world so tire
some as explanations, and ] have never
in my life tried TO make them without
floundering into seas OF trouble.
CHAPTER XXI
PICKERING SERVES NOTICE.
The next morning Bates placed letter
postmarkcd Cincinnati at my plate.
opened IL and read IL aloud to Larry:
on Board the Heloise.
December 25, 1901.
John Glenarm Esq,
Glenarm House,
Annandale. Wabana Co. Indiana:
Dear Sir-I have just learned from what
| believe 10 be trustworthy source that
you have already violated the terms OF
the agreement under which you entered
into residence on the property near An
nandale, known as Glenarm House. Tile
provisions OF the will OF John Marshall
Gienarm are plain and unequlvocal, as
you undoubtedly understood when you
accepted them, and your absence, not
only from the estate itself. but from Wa
bana County violates beyond question
your right 10 inherit.
/, as executor therefore demand that
you at once vacate said property, leaving
II In as good condition az when received
by you. Very truly yours,
ARTHUR PICKERING.
Executor Of the Estate of John Marshall
Very truly the DEVILS" growled Larry.
How did he find out2' / asked lamely.
but my heart sank like lead. Had Marian
Devereux told him How else could he
known
Probably from the stars-the whole
universe undoubtedly saw you skipping
off TO meet your lady-love. Bah. these
wOmenN'
Tut They don't all marry the sons OF
brewers" I retorted. You assured me
once, while your affair with that Irish
girl was on. that the short upper Hp made
Heaven seem possible. but unnecessary;
then the next thing l knew she had
shaken you for the bloated malster. Take
that for your impertinence But perhaps
IL was Bates7"
did not walt for an answer. ] was not
In a mood for reflection or nice dstinc-
tlons. The man came In Just then with a
fresh plate OF toast.
"I}ates. Mr.. Pickering has learned that
| was away from the house on the night
OF the attack, and I'm ordered of for
having broken my agreement TO stay
here How do you suppose he heard OF IL
so promptly7'
From Morgan. quite possibly. I have a
letter from Mr.. Pickering myself this
morning. Just a moment sir"
(To be continued tomorrow)