The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-01-30

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"7hk isn't he Earl Of Croyldnd, Mr.
ReHtryck,"
took a backward step then he jerkeC
his hand from the others grasp ant
turned 10 MIR Renwyck
"Er-bess my soul" he spluttered
SIS this the-ehr
THE Earl OF Croyland, OF course,
answered Mr.. Renwyck, striving &
control his growing impotence at al
these interruptions.
"Of course" said Richard solemnly
Didn't you just recognize me your
selff'
"Fellowl Chap This isn't the Ear
OF Croyland, Mr.. Renwyck. He's an
impostor, sir You are being grossly
deceived"
II lyddite shell had been exploded
on the lawn OF Restmore II could not
have created more profound sensa.
1 ton. There were several startling ex-
CARNATIONS, short and sharp, then a
sudden silence, which finally the farm
I er broke.
DOG my catsl' he roared exultantly.
81 knowed he was tryin' 10 woozle usl'
Come into the house." said Mr..
Renwyck sternly, "all Of you, Wen
slft this matter TO the bottom"
The assemhlage which gathered in
the large wide hall was indeed a mix
ed collection Besides the naughty
Miss Schermerly and the dismal Mr.
Van der Awe, there were one wonder
ing English gentleman, two detectives,
constable, several more or less ter
rIfled servants, a farmer, an automO
bile agent, a lawyer, flnancier and
a scapegoat. This is not counting Mrs.
Renwyck, who found herself In a
frightened state of agitation which
Miss Schermerly could not soothe, nor
Miss Chittendon, who was worse of;
nor Miss Renwyck, nor Miss Sempton,
who was displaying her ripping fig
ure from point OF vantage on the
stairs between the other two
Now" said Mr.. Renwyck, facing the
scapegoat in the center OF the hall
NOW, sir, pray be good enough to
give an account of yourself"
"What would you like to know firstr
asked Richard In an exasperatingly
level voice
Are you an EnglishmanW
IAN Engllshman! Well, rather not"
sneered the ambassador
mo, thank Godp came the fervid
answer. IAN American and proud Of
itw
Sir Rodney's face famed redder than
before. So did Miss Harriet's, but hers
from very different cause.
"oh, say lnterposed the ambas
sador
Him Engllsh% laughed the farmer
"Goshw
II knew there was something wrong"
began Miss Schermerly in malicious
triumph. 81 always thought bis man.
ners had not the repose that
"Sllencel" commanded Mr. Renwyck,
glarlng about him savagely. Then he
turned once more to Richard. "You
have imposed on my hospitality. sir.
Who are your"
Now, whom do you think ! am|
asked the Texan. with most engag-
ing smile.
There was silence for moment;
then Miss Sempton spoke:
Pardon me, Mr.. Renwyck, but !
think ! can supply that information.
He is--or says he is-Peter Wilson,
chauffeur for the Layton Motor com
pany. He learned to drive car on a
broncho'
ION bronchow exclaimed Miss Har.
riet, to whom an illumination was
iawning.
He isn't" spoke up Mr.. Parker
asking your pardon, ma'am,
Tor contradleting lady. belong to
The Layton Motor company, and new.
n laid eyes on this man before In my
lfc."
'Taint sol' shouted the farmer. HE
$ Peter Wilson; recall II now.
ieard him say so himself. The lady
leard him. too, an she'll back me up"
"oflcer." said Mr.. Renwyck. with
luiet ferocity. "oblige me by putting
hat man out OF my house"
Sergeant Flint complied willingly,
md for the balance Of the eonclave the
ustle looked on and listened from afar.
When quiet was restored Mr.. Rem.
vyck returned 10 the matter In hand.
"You admit then. TO having sailed
Inder false colorsT
II do" said Richard equally.
rs your name Peter Wilson,
"No.p
Mr.. Renwyck's face went red. then
eathly pale. He had heard enough.
a the excitement OF the exposure he
ad lost sight for the moment Of the
obbery He pointed shaking finger
the Texan and exclaimed 10 tone
hitch was loud enough for all TO hear
Where are my dlamondsf'
Il give It up" said Richard cheer
ally
That's what they want you to do"
iierrupied Mr.. Van der Awe. with
sdden burst Of intelligence. which sur.
rised everybody
You've got them, my man" said Mr
enwyck. Officers, arrest hlmT
"Fathertr
shrill and angulshed came The cry,
I'd the desperate Texans warm blood
ngied ai The sound. 70 him Il meant
% friend at least no matter what
4 name might be IS Harriet step |
"a forward Uncle Michael caught her =
ind. whispered a word IN Der ear and
lIled her gently back
BE careful. Jacob" be admouished
FOO are laying yourself open 10 n suit
r libel II yon had listened 10 me At
NJ, you