The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1907-08-15
THE HOUSE OF
A THOUSAND
CANDLES
By MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Author Of THE MAIN CHANCE" ZELDA
CAMERON" Etc.
CHATTER xxl.-contInued.

CFIAF I'm NNts--COUhiUdC0s
Pickering's face grew white and his
eyes started, and when he tried sud.
denly to speak his jaw twitched. The
room was so still that the breaking of
a blazing log on the sndirons was a
pleasant relief. 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 at an un'
comfortable speed. for l knew Larry
was not sparring for time.
The blood rushed into Pickering's
face and he turned toward Larry
stormily.
This is unwarrantable and In
famousl My relations with Mr.. Glen
arm are none of your business. When
you remember that after being desert
ed by his own flesh and blood he APP
pealed 10 me, going so far as to in
trust all his affairs 10 my care at his
death. your reflection is an outrageous
insult. am not accountable to you or
any one else,"
Really, there's a good deal in all
that" said Larry. I'VE don't pretend
to any judicial functions. We are per
fectly willing TO submit the whole busi-
ness and all my clients acts TO the
authorities"
q would give much II could repro
duce some hint of the beauty OF that
word authorities as it rolled from
Larrys tongueD.
Then, in Gods name, do ii, you
blackguards," roared Pickering.
Stoddard, seated on the table.
knocked his heels together gently.
Larry recrossed his legs and blew a
cloud of smoke. Then, after a quarter
of a minute in which he gazed at the
ceiling with his quiet, blue eyes, he
said:
Eyes: certainly, there are always the
authorities. And as l have a tremen-
dous respect for your American insti-
buttons | shall at once act on your sug-
gestion. Mr. Pickering. the estate is
richer than you thought 1t was. 1t
holds. or will hold. your notes given to
the decedent for 100000.
He drew from his pocket a brown
envelope, walked 70 where I stood and
placed it in my hands.
At the same time Stoddard's big
figure grew active. and before I real
lied that Pickering had leaped toward
the packet, the executor was sitting in
a chair, where the chaplain had thrown
him. He rallied promptly. stuffing his
necktle into his waistcoat; he even
laughed little.
so much old paper You gentlemen
are perfectly welcome to IT,"
Thank youl" jerked Larry.
Mr.. Glenarm and had many trans
actions together, and he must have for
gotten TO destroy those papers" con
tinued Pickering.
Quite likely" / remarked. 1T is
interesting to know that Sister The
resa wasn't his only debtor"
Pickering stepped to the door and
called the sheriff.
Il will give you until tomorrow
morning at nine O'Clock to vacate the
premises Those claims are utterly
worthless. as am ready to prove. The
court understands the situation per-
fectly."
Perfectly, perfectly" repeated .he
sheriff
Il believe that is ALL" said Larry.
pointing to the door with his pipe.
The sheriff was regarding him with
particular attention.
What did l understand your name
to be-" he demanded.
'Laurance Donovan" Larry replied
cooIly.
Pickering seemed TO notice the name
now and his eyes lighted disagreeably.
Il think have heard of your friend
before he said, turning to me. Il
congratulate you on the international
reputation of your counsel. He's
esteemed so highly in ireland that
they offer a large reward for his re-
turn. Sheriff, think we have finished
our business for today"
He seemed anxious to get the man
away. and we gave them escort TO the
outer gate where a horse and buggy
was waiting.
Nov, I'm in for IL, said Larry, as
locked the gate. We've spiked one of
his guns. but I've given him a new one
TO use against myself But come. and
! viii show you the Door OF Bewilder-
mont hofOra I skin