The Washington herald., 1910-12-28
CHAPTER VIII.
The Troth that Was PIighted.


When Paul got home ne found a note
waiting for him. il had been brought by
groom from Abingdon Hail. and was
from Mrs. Shenstone. Opening it. he
read:
Dear Mr.. Clcland-g am cErectils The Judge
home this evening. NlI sou dine with rs To-
morr1s. Lady lAscclos and Tommy are comins.
Yours faithfully. BEATRICE SHENsTONE.
PauTs heart grew lighter as he thought
of seeing Margaret. Il was possible be
might even find the opportunity to ask
her to be his wife These thoughts
brought back Cliffords words:
Il advise you 10 ask her 70 be your
wife; afterward you viii be my deputy
avenger.' Had this vengeance anything
10 do with the ShenstOnes? But no, John
Clifford was a stranger 20 them; he had
only resided a few years at The Her
mitage and they did not know each 9TH
er except by name. 1T was d mad
thought 10 connect Clinord's scheme of
revenge with the family al the Hall. 20
Paul decided. as he took out pen and
paper and answered Mrs. Shenstone's
note in the affirmative: then. ringing the
bell, he told the footman to send it by
one Of the grooms.
The shenstones' dinner hour was Z
o'clock. and when Paul arrived il wanted
a quarter to Z. but he had gone early,
hoping 10 get a few words with Mar
garet
I'm glad TO see you. Clelland." said
the judge as they shook hands. After hs
had greeted Mrs Shenstone. Paul turned
20 Margaret, who was vision of love
illness in her creamy white gown, trimmed
with rich lace.
rs Tommy TO have the desire OF his
heart and be admitted 10 The Hermitage?
He has taken me into his confidence and
told me that you were going to intercede
on his behalf, she said in low tone
I'm sorry to say I've not been sue
cessful. The Hermitage doors are still
closed TO him. as to every one but me.
l told Mr.. Clifford l did not think it was
right 20 keep Hagar in such seclusion.'
What did he say?' asked Margaret.
"He inferred she was contented."
Before Margaret could reply the door
opened, and Lady LasceIles entered. She
wore heliotrope gown trimmed with
point lace. and on her neck and in her
hair diamonds sglttered. As she crossed
the room Paul thought that she reminded
Tommy drove up just behind me-" she
said, as she shook hands With her hostess.
"Ah. here he is, she added, turning her
head slightly.
a few minutes later dinner was an
nounced, and Judge Shenstone took Lady
Lascelles in TO dinner. while Tommy fol-
lowed with Mrs. Sherstone, CIelland and
Margaret bringing VI the rear.
DO you know, judge, there is a man
wanted who Is heir 10 half a million. I've
advised Mr.. Clelland to apply" said her
ladyship who was seated on her hosts
right hand, but she spoke in a clear, ring
ing tone that arrested the attention of all
at the table
why did you suggest Mr.. CleHand ap-
plying2' asked Mrs. ShenstOne, leaning
forward and looking full at her guest
Because he is marvelously like the
man who Is wanted
Il suppose you refer to the advertise4
ment regarding a man named Paul Jar
ret?" asked the judge.
jarrett exclaimed Mrs. Shenstone,
and there was a ring of terror in her
voice, and looking at her, they saw that
her face had become white and chastity
Are you i'll, Beatrice?" inquired her
husband
IT'S a spasm,' she answered. press
ing her hand to her side; then she asked
the butler to brinb her some brandy.
Did you ever know any one named
Jarret Mrs ShenStone?" inquired Lady
Lascelles, fixing her wonderful blue eyes
or her hostess
Il don't think so, but I may have
DONE she answered, as she drank the
brandy and water
Il have heard the name" here broke
in Judge Shenstone. land I'm inclined 10
think the fortune in question was left by
a man who was murdered about three
months ago. His name was Jarret
Thompson. He lived at a house called
The Gables. near Sevenfold, in Kent.
They only other occupant Of the house