The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-20
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 T will decide at the end of the five minutes you have graciously allowed me- Shil answered. Tn the meantime, I would like to point one or two things out to you. In the first place. Leonore told me that she he'd bound you by a solemn oath never to speak of what you saw in the Round Plantation. l don't know what she received in ex- change for this valuable promise. but I've no doubt she paid heavily for 1t.
 Tt cost her nothing" Tankeriane said with a smile. "and my promise well, that cost me nothing either. Un- der ordinary circumstances. I should have kept 1t. But when mans wife Is dying. and he Is kept from her side come. Shil. don't be a fool, l am not asking more than one man should ask of another. She is my wife. and love her dearly. l am ready to sacrifice my honor for the sight of her"
 T am aware of that" Shil answered quietly, and it is quite clear that your oaths and promises are of no value. Therefore what ihducement havss4 to pay YOU anything for them?'
 "oh. will swear to you by all hold most sacred-"
 s.Thank you" Shil interrupted curtly. ..you have doubtless done that already to Leonore. and yet you are quite pre- pared to break your oath. But there is another thing 1 should like to point out to you, lTankerlane, and 1t is more likely to appeal to you than any talk about honor. Supposing you do tell the police about what you saw In the wood How will you explain your two years silence? How will you give them a good reason for not interfering at the time? Do you think your evil dence will be of any value?"
 .T will risk that" Tankerlane re- piled. Laura and Miss Jackson have both paid me to be silent. All that will count in my favor. And there is Henry Burton"
 He will not speak"
 .No, but I shall prove that he has been paid to be silent"
 And you are prepared to SC into court and lay the whole story before the public7"
 T shall certainly do so."
 sspveil. I'm sorry for you, Sslii re- piled. T shouldn't wonder if the pup lie don't try to lynch you and it's quite certain that you'll have to leave the country. for no decent man oriwo- man will ever speak to you again.
 sT'lI take my chance of that" Tan rarIane said grin1ly. well, the five minutes are up, Shil, and l want to know what you're going to do :.
 T made up my mind some time ago, sbii raplied. but I wished to have a little chat with you. I absolutely re- fus4 to tell you where your wife is."
 saThink what you are doing cried Tankeriane. "think Of the conse- quences." nrered quietly. q don't think you can ao anything. But even if were afraid of vol. and even if were absolutely at vour mercyf should answer you srsf the same. The least I can do for fhe woman. who sacrificed her whole life for me, Is to make some sacrlnce i,i return. The sight of you would XII her, and have made up my mind that she shall not see you.
 T implore you" cried Tankerlane flor Heavens sake let me see her 44o not threaten; ask pity of you. II she should die--oh, if she should dleF
 The mans face was distorted with avopv and looked hideous in the fuli glare of the electric light, It was easy fo see that he loved his wife with all hls heart and soul. But John Shil hao no pity for him.
 your entreaties are as useless as vouF threats. Tankerlane, he replleo coI{giv. q am sorry for you, but you bava brought this on yourself. My own duty is clear, and shall do it,
 Tanxerlane glared at him for me- ment in horror, and then fury swept all other emotions from his heart.
 aYou fool" he said in harsh voice. .spo you think cannot find out where Laura Is hiding herself. l have onIy to keen an eye on you. If she IS dylns, ..s,,, ,,IIi % to see her. And shall go to ace her too. And when l have found her--weil, then will let you see whether I am afraid to tell all that know about you"