The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-30
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 "He gave a false one-the name of Grinfield. But he afterward admitted he had lied to me-
 What was he like? Describe him. Tell me all. Phil" urged the big burly man in dark tweeds and soft gray hat. as he strode at my side along the facade of the Crystal Palace toward Sydenham.
 My experience to-day. my dear fel- low. has been a most unusual one" said. The police are in active search of you"
 Yes" he groaned. 'T expected as much. Fhil.' he said. 'tBut you are my friend. aren't your" he went on. hoarsely. 'I know you are or youa wouldn't be down here."
 T am your friend. Granny. and I'll so.'' said. "But think that you should be open and frank with me. Tell me. why are the police look ing for your"
 ''No-no. by heaveni Phil" he cried. TT can't tell you that. Don't ask me. An. old chap you don't know the torture Pm suffering-you don't know"
 And he broke off suddenly. I saw by the uncertain light of the street lamp that his clean-shaven face bore haunted look. His eyes were set and staring. as though he foresaw ruin and disgrace before him.
 "Ah. not" he went on, in the same hoarse tone. For myself what do I care. even though the police find me. But care for little Gertie-and for Myra. my beloved. She must never know this. Phil. Promise me to keep it from her-if the worst happens,''
 "The worst? What do you mean?''
 Bah! you know. I'm not afraid to die. I'm no coward
 ''I know that. Granny" said. as quietly as I could. I knew to what he referred. He intended to die by his own hand rather than suffer the in dignity of arrest. That guilt was up-l on him was only too apparent And yet the dead woman was certainly not Lydia Popescu!
 Again urged him to make a clean breast of the whole affair. saying: You can surely trust me. old fellow! I am yo,r friend.''
 1T know. Phil. my future is in your hands entirely. You could deliver me over to this constable coming along if you sd wished. I admit that. but yet I must refuse to tell you anything" he said. 'Take pity upon me and re- frain from asking any questions. I am suffering enough"
 saw the appealing look in my friends eyes as we left the Parade and crossed the road into that. silent and eminently respectable thorQughfare. sydepham Hill. where all the houses are large and all standing in their own arounds.
 ''You have promised to remain my friend. Phil.'' he added. And I know you will remain so until-untfl my death!"
 You are too gloomy" declared. "Cheer up. and let's put our wits to- gether to get you safely away some where. The police by this time have a, copy of the telegram bearing my name. If they have there are detec- lives down in this neighborhood."
 How can I escape when I've no money?''; he asked. 'I've two and thrce-pence and an eighteen-shilling watch" he laughed, some of his old humor returning to him.
 T recollected that I said. 'I've' brought you fifty pounds. Here they are'' and I placed five ten-pound notes in his hand.
 For a few moments he said nothing. He was overcome with emotion.
 Phil" he managed to exclaim at last. you're av real friend" and he gripped my hand warmly"
 That's all right" said. "But the question is how are you going to get away" fts
 You know this place better than do Where had better go?''
 You mustn't attempt to get away abroad or you'll certainly be taken,'' said. My own opinion is that if you went down to some quiet spot in the country it would be safest. To return to London would be fatal"
 ''I've left all my kit at the Cecil."s he said.
 Abandon it. That's the only course"
 "I owe them a bill'' he declared. for he was always most careful to dis charge all his liabilities. even though he were an adventurer.
 You can send 1t to them by post.'' I suggested. Have you seen or heard anything more of Garshore?'
 "No." he snapped quickly. 'T don't want to sec or hear of that thief again. He doesn't interest me any more.
 "Or Lady Popescu?"
 He was silent. and I watched fur lively the strange expression that overspread his features. Phil,'' he said at last. in low whisper. please never mention that cursed woman's name again to me. Promise me. will you?" he asked earnestly.
 eff you wish. my dear fellow" said readily.
 Then as we walked down Sydenham Hill. where there was not a single footfall in the darkness save our own. he asked me to describe in detail the stranger who had followed me to worthing. and what had occurred be- tween us.
 This I did. when. after hearing me in -r1 1 r<1