Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-07-14

Tit is lie. 1t is impossible,
says Melford, savagely; then he re
covers his self-possession and picks
up mis- cane. Il beg your pardon
Wheeler" he says IN his usual afable
voice. you took me by surprise RAJ
| Their. OF course the rumor is not to
be relied on. 1t is, must be false!"
"Then-then you will take no steps
sir? The person who gave me the in
formation is generally TO be relied
on"
This will be the exception which
proves the rule don't believe a
word of it. GooGtmorn:ng. and he
goes out humming an air. and leaving
Wheeler staring after him in amaze.
ment.
At the corner of Fenchurch street
there is always small crowd, com
posed of men who, having nothing to
do, are doing it so as to produce as
much inconvenience to those persons
who have something to do. There is
such a crowd this morrirg, ard as
Seymour Melfords daintily and taste
fully dressed figure, in all it's Grecian
heatness CT outline, comes up Lime
street, a man energies from the
crowd, and slides up to him.
"Goodtmorning, guv-nor; can l have
a word with your
well, what is it,"
cts about the orse,' says Lever
lck, glancing round with his habitual
caution.
What horse?" inquiries Melford,
blandly.
"Oh, come, guv'nor; we amt over
heard. / mean-and he lowers his
yoice-"Lord Kendales horse Gypsy;
the one that died so awkwardly, you
know.
81 know that his horse died, yes. 1t
, was i'll the papers. But l don't know
anything more, and | don't think l
want to-
"Oh, come, now, be falr!' Leverick
mutters with suppressed Impotence.
Whats the use of playing that game,
Mr.. Melford? The job was done as
you wished, wasn't it? And l was
paid. l don't say wasn't; but l do
say this, guv-nor, that if I'm not got
out OF the way 1herell be trouble"
"To you, you mean?' suggests Sey-
mour,, blandly.
ITO both of us. If I'm taken don t
koQn NV mouth shut Mr. Molford not
for a miserable five and twenty
pound! Why, the job was worth a
hundred"
"You say you ought to be sent out
of the way?"
Il do" exclaims Leverick, emphat.
ically. They're making inquiries at
the stables; kicking up more fuss
than | expected even, and they'll
trace it to me presently, see if they
don't. Better send me across the wa.
ter for a month or two, guv-nor A
couple of pounds week-what are
you looking for, Mr.. Melford?" he
breaks off to inquire, for that gentle
man had been looking up and down
the street, quite anxiously, during the
last minute.
Il was looking for a policeman"
"a policeman
Yes. am going to give you in
charge for poisoning Lord Kendale's
morse, Gypsy, and for endeavoring to
eXtort money from me-"
You brazen it out. you do, do YOU?
Give ME in charge and I'll swear that
you paid me to do it! I'll prove that
you made a pot of money by the
horses death"
My friend, I never made a penny
by the death of Lord Kendale's horse!
Not single penny"
Then what did you put me UP to
doing it for?"
That is my business. And now, lei
me give you one word of advice. Il
you chance to see me again, don't
stop me or attempt to speak to me
The very next time you do so, l shall
give you in custody. What! Bride you
to poison the horse of Lord Kendale
who is going to marry my sister, Miss
Melford! My good friend, you are toe
| sharp fellow not to see that nc
judge or jury in the world would be
ileVe so ridiculous a charge as that
Good morning. Stop" Taking out his
purse he selects a shilling and throws
it toward him. Get yourself a drink
my friend, and think the matter over
You will see it in it's proper light, nc
| doubt" and with a smile he walk:
on.
1t is never quite safe to tread upon
even worm; perhaps it would have
been wiser if Seymour Melford haf
sent his tool, Leverick, across the
channel, even though it should have
cost him a little money.
To be continued.
A MADE" Millionaire.