Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1910-05-26

must be very lovefy, for MT Sarny
loves her also. A woman who has three
men at her feet must be wonderful"
She is certainly beautiful, but she Is
not clever, and her weak nature is en-
slaved by the gross superstitions OF
Dido"
Il should not think from your de-
scription that she was likely to attract
Maurice" said Meg, in low voice;
but undoubtedly he loved her dearly;
and L" She made .a.:gesture of de-
spair and moved towards the door, on
the threshold she paused and held out
her hand. Good by, Major; should
hear anything further l shall let you
know. But the tramp?e 4N
I shall keep him here. II he were
guilty Of the crime he would not stay,
but as it is he win remain under my
eye. intend to question: him further
about the connection between Dido and
Etwald; / wonder what power this doc
tor holds over the inegress?"
you can learn that only from the
woman herself"
Or from Etwald,9 rejoined Jen. .'If
l can only succeed in having him ar
rested, he may confess all."a
Let us hope he will" replied Meg
and after shaking hands again with
Jen, she, took her departure. -
While the Major was considerinS
what step he should take, David, re-
turning from long and solitary walk
entered the room. OF late the young
man had INDUCED in these lonely exA
cursions, whence he always returned
more melancholy than ever. His fine
face was lean and worn, there were
dark circles under his eyes, and >his
manner formerly. noted for its com
posure, was now nervous and hesitat-
ing. On approaching his guardian, he
saw the devil-stick on the. table, and
at once his pale face grew yet paler,
Where did you find it it?'' he asked,
pointing trembling finger at the ter
rible piece of evidence.
Il did not find it at ALL" rejoined the
Major gloomily; Meg brought it to
me. 1t was Battersea who found it. TTe
offered it for sale to Meg and she
brought it and the tramp to me-"
"Battersea!" said David repeating
he become possessed of it? Has he
anything to do with the crime?"
mo. He found the devil stick with
in the grounds of Mrs. Dallas, near the
gate"
who lost it there?" said sarby, abb
ruptly.
"Ah!" replied Jen, in a meaning tone.
Tell me that and I'll have the assas-
sin of our dear Maurice within the
walls of Deanminster Jail before the
year is twenty -four hours older. 1t IS
my belief, David, that DR. Etwald killed
Maurice!"
Impossible! For what reason?"
Because he wants to marry Isabella
Dallas"
I'm that case he should rather have
killed me than poor Maurice, for, as
my suit to Isabella was supported by
Mrs. Dallas. was the more formidable
rival of the two!"
Il don't think so, my boy; Isabella
loved Maurice and to marry him she
would have rebelled against her moth
er. But I daresay if you become en-
gagged to her, Etwald will remove you
also from his path
There will be no need for him to do
that" replied David coldly. Il shall
never marry Isabella"
What do you say? I thought you
loved the girl"
II do love her!" cried David, vehe-
mently. Il have always loved her, and
shall continue to do so until the day
of my death. At the same time shall
never become her husband"
"Why?"
Don't ask me, Major. I would tell
you if 1 could, but it is impossible"
"Of course, my boy. if you choose to
withhold your confidence from me, +
have no right to force you to speak. All
the same, as have been a second faith
er to you, 1 think you should be more
open with me-"
Il would tell you if I could" said
David again, but in rather sullen
manner but I have reasons-strong
reasons-for not doing so. Later on
I may tell you all l know"
"All you know!" repeated Jen, in a
startled tone. about this crime?"
Yes. know something, but what
it is l dare not tell you now, Uncle
Jen," he added, gravely looking at the
elder. IF you are wise, you will not
pursue your inquiry"
Ito be continued.)