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I hold of this house until have found
why you are so much interested In It,"
You always had a grand way in
money matters. AS l told you before
you came out here, It's a poor stake
/; The assets consist wholly Of this land
and this house. whose quality you have
had an excellent opportunity to test
: You have doubtless heard that the
! country people believe there is money
concealed here,-but l dare say you
have exhausted the possibilities. This
is not the first time a rich man has
. died, leaving precious little behind
him."
you seem very anxious to get pos
session Of property that you call
poor stake" said. "A few acres Of
land, half-finished house and an un-
certain claim upon a school teacher"
II had no idea you would understand
my position" he replied. THE seri.
BUSINESS of a mans oath to perform the
solemn duties imposed upon him by
law would hardly appeal to you. But
I haven't come here to debate this
question. When am 1 to have possess
sion?"
mot till I'm ready,-thanks!
"Mr. Sheriff, will you serve your
writ?" he said, and l looked to stod-
dard for any hint from him as to what
should do.
II believe Mr.. Glenarm is quite will
ing to hear whatever the sheriff has to
say to him." said Stoddard He stepped
nearer to me, as though to emphasize
the fact that he belonged to my side
Of the controversy and the sheriff read
an order Of the Wabana county circuit
court directing me. Immediately, to de-
liver the house and grounds into the
keeping Of the executor of the will of
the estate of John Marshall Glenarm.
The sheriff rather enjoyed holding
the center Of the stage, and listened
quietly to the unfamiliar phraseology.
Before he had quite finished heard
step in the hall and Larry appeared at
the door, pipe in mouth. Pickering
turned toward him frowning but Larry
paid not the slightest attention to the
executor but leaned against the door
with his usual tranquil unconcern.
II advise you not to trife with the
law. Glenarm." said Pickering. as the
sheriff folded his paper. 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
j lean frame to the door.
! We'll, Mr.. Pickering. what is the
next STEP" asked the sheriff.
Mr.. Pickering" said Larry. straight
ening up and taking his pipe from his
mouth. I'm Mr.. Glenarm's counsel. II
] you will do me the kindness to ask the
sheriff to retire for moment l should
like to say few words to you that you
might prefer to keep between our
selves"
had usually found 1t wise to take
any cue Larry threw me, and said:
Pickering, this is Mr.. Donovan. who
has every authority to act for me in
the matter
Pickering looked impatiently from
one to the other Of us.
You seem to have the guns, the
ammunstion and the numbers on your
side" he observed dryly.
THE sheriff may wait within call"
said Larry, and at word from Pick
ering the man left the room.
Now, Mr.. Pickering" spoke
slowly,-"as my friend has explained
the case to me, the assets Of his grand
fathers estate are all accounted for
the land hereabouts, this house. ten
thousand dollars in securities and a
somewhat vague claim against a lady
known as Sister Theresa, who con-
ducts St. Agatha's school. Is that cor
rect?"
II don't ask You to take my word for
It., SIR" rejoined Pickering holly. Il
have filed an inventory of the estate.
so far as found, with the proper au-
thorities"
Certainly. But merely wish to be
sure Of my facts for the purpose of
this interview, to save me the trouble
Of going to the records. And, more.
over. l am somewhat unfamiliar with
your procedure in this country. I am
member. sir. of the Irish bar. Par.
don me. but repeat my question
Il have made oath-that, trust, ie
sufficient even for a member Of the
Irish bar
Quite" said Larry. nodding his
head gravely.
He was not, to be sure. present
able member of any bar, for smudge
detracted considerably from the ap
pearance of one side of his face. his
clothes were rumpled and covered with
brick dust, and his hands were black
But had rarely seen him so calm. He
recrossed his legs. peered into the
bowl of his pipe for moment, then
asked, as quietly as though he were
soliciting an opinion Of the weather.
will you tell me. Mr.. Pickering
whether you yourself are debtor o.
John Marshall Glenarm's estate?"
chickering's face grew white and his
eyes started. and when he tried sud