The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-05-01
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&9STORYG%Y
THE HOUSE OF
A THOUSAND
CANDLES
BY MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Au,hs, q "THL MAIN cHANcL.- ZELDA
DAHLRON." tic.
CHAPTER xxl.-contlnusd.

CHAPTER NNl.-contlnued.
Pickerings 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 andirons was q
pleasant relief We stood, the three
Of US. with our eyes on Pickering ana
In my own case ! must say that my
heart was pounding my ribs at an un'
comfortable speed. for knew Larry
was not sparring for time.
The blood rushed into Pickoring'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 ap'
pealed to me. going 80 far as to In
trust all his AFFAIRS to my care at his
death. your reflection IL an outrageous
insult. am not accountable to you or
any one elso!"
Really. there's 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"
Il would give much II could repro
duco some hint OF the beauty OF that
word authorities as Il rolled from
Larry's tongueD.
Then, In Gods name. do II. you
blackguards." roared Pickering.
stoddard. seated on the table
knocked his heels together gently
Larry recrosscd his legs and blew a
/ cloud OF smoke. Then. after quarter
OF minute In which he gazod at the
ceiling with his quiet. blue eyes, h,
said:
yes: certainly, there are always the
authorities. And as | have n trench
dous respect for your American inst
tutlons shall at once act on your sug
gestion. Mr. Pickering. the estate q
richer than you thought It was. u
holds. or will hold. your notes given 70
the decedent for 100000"
lie drew from his pocket brown
I
..l-..-..ftis A.. s.--.-s-.a I1saaaaHlst
Al the same time stoddard's big
figure grew active, and before / real.
lied that Pickering had leaped toward
the packet, the executor was sitting In
4 chair. where the chaplain had thrown
him. lie rallied promptly, atufiing his
neckue into his waistcoat; he even
laughed a little.
80 much old paperl You gentlemen
are perfectly welcome TO H."
Thank youl" jerked Larry
"Mr. Glonarm and had many trans.
actions together. and he must have for
gotten TO destroy those papers" con.
tinued Pickering.
quite likely" | remarked 1T IL
interesting to know that Sister The.
resa wasn't his only debtor"
Pickering stepped TO the door and
called the sheriff.
II will give you until tomorrow
morning at nine o'clock TO yacate the
promises. Those claims are utterly
worthless. as am ready TO prove. The
court understands the situation per.
fectly.'
Perfectly. perfectly" repeated the
sheriff.
81 believe that Is ALL" said Larry.
pointing TO the door with his pipe
The sheriff was regarding him with
particular attention.
What did understand your name
70 be2" he demanded.
'Laurance Donovan" Larry replied
eoolly.
Pickering seemed TO notice the name
now and his eyes lighted disagreeably.
II 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 30 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 70 the
outer gate where a horse and buggy
wac waiting.
Now, I'm In for H.. said Larry. as |
locked the gate. We've spiked one OF
his guns but I've given him new one
TO use against myself. hut come, and
| will show you the Door OF Bewilder.
mani hafora I olIp