Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-02-03

which gentle thoughts and good-breed-
ing impart could not fail to be felt in
her presence. "A thoroughbred from
crown 20 toe" thought DR.. Furnivall,
as he iuoked at her. She never would
allow such thing on her own ac-
count-but circumstances, Suppose
one she loved were in trouble. Hers
Is personality that will attract trag-
edy, at least once in her life. The
question is, is this the once? And
how deeply is she in?" The doctor
still wore his colored spectacles, and
without removing them he asked, after
some preliminary conversation:
Il suppose you have heard of the
death OF William Marsh, Mrs. Hor-
rocks?"
Yes" she said, In low voice, look
Ing at him quickly; and faint color
crept slowly into her face.
THE members of the family have
| asked me to assist them in finding
the criminal" DR.. Furnivall continued,
and they gave me this paper" He
passed the niarriagecontract to her
May ask If that writing is genuine?"
She glanced at 1t and handed ii
back.
Perfectly" she answered Though
deeper red than before dyed her
| cheeks, there was the gentle firmness
in her manner and tone of voice that
impregnably repels all invasion Of the
personality. And regarding the doc
tor steadily, she added: You have the
best Of reasons, of course, for asking
the question, which seems so extraor-
binary at first glance"
DIR. Furnivall," she said as calmly
as she could, they have nothing to
do with it. am well enough acquaint-
ed with the law to know that my mere
, assertion is not sufficient, and that 1t
will want other evidence corroborative
Of mine. l do not know where such
evidence is to be had, or even if
there is any such in existence. but
will tell you all | know, if you believe
| ought to do so, even though the tell.
ing should cover me with shame. or
even kill me with grief"
will tell you just how It all came
about" she said in a low voice: and
went on, pausing frequently, but enun-
ciating her words clearly: my son.
Malcolm, was treasurer of a corpora.
tion.-he-he was about to be arrest
cd for defalcation--that was demand
ed. or restitution must be made. | had
not money enough-it was q very
large. | mortgaged this house and all
else that could, but still needed much
more, and went to this man TO borrow
1t. He said he must have better Sc
cnrity than l could give-I must have
the sum by certain date-in short.
after | had tried every way, he oh.
tanned this promise from me"
you need not go into that" said
the doctor. hastily. Where is your
son now?"
'He Is here, In the house Next
week we shall sail for Europe. and he
is getting mis- things ready. But" she
added. quickly. you do not think there
is need Of his knowing about this? He
does not dream of where | raised the
money-it would humiliate me. and
nee1lessly. to Inform HIM"
"IIe does not know that you we're
TO have married this MANI"
ooh. no no. no! And I would not
have him learn Of it for the world. He
is very hot-tempered, and very proud.
and he would refuse to accept such
sacrifice on my part. Doctor, he must
not know! He would declare his guilt
and take tho punishment, undoing all
I have attempted and suffered for
him"
'1s that a likeness OF him?" Or.
Furnivall asked, examining "A painting
Of a youth which stood on an easel.
"Yes-donc n year ago" she an.
swercd, regarding It through fond
tears. DR.. Furnivall sat moment
studying the handsome features. Then
he turned away with an involuntary
shrug Of his shoulders
Some persons have too much char.
acter TO commit a oapH al crime" ne
thought. "and some ave too little.
This boy is sneak, bit he is no muir
derer." He added alodd to Mrs. Hor.
rocks, "No, he need not be informed"
He was interrupted by the appear.
ance Of a maid. who. with excitement
IN her face. stood on the threshold
mutely asking permission of her mis-
trcss to speak.
There Is somooue at the telephone
vHo wishes 10 talk with Dr. Furnl.