Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-14

I had been almost convinced that he
had had no hand in his wife's death,
and now the papers confirmed it. felt
great relief.
The young doctor and were now
placed In most peculiar mental attl-
tude. The situation was this:
had thought that Addison Kingsley
had killed his wife and his partner.
From the testament saw that had
made mistake in the first place, but
was still firmly convinced that the
millionaire had caused his late part
ner's death. The alienist had thought
for some time that the man whom ne
called father had slain Charles Doug
lass, but now he saw that he hau
made great mistake, as to all ap-
pearances he had found Douglass liv-
ing in flesh and blood.
"Well," I said composedly, the
problem which presents itself Is very
din cult"
'What do you mean?"
1T is evident that you do not like
Mr.. Kingsley, because he made your
mothers life miserable. Nevertheless
you must now understand that as I am
alive and we'll, you cannot still feel the
bitterness against him that you felt be-
FORE"
Naturally, l cannot" replied the
doctor. "In fact, must confess that
my hatred has changed to indiffer-
ence. But what effect can that have on
your"
ooh! for me 1t is better or worse, as
you may think must tell you the rea-
son why no one has heard of me for
the last ten years. You have heard
how met with terrible accident at
Niagara Falls. fell into the abyss,
and l believe no other human being has
ever survived such fall. 1t was SIM
ply miracle that escaped.
"Well, my boy, when escaped from
the Jaws of death had two courses
before me-to return to New York ana
take my place again as partner IN the
firm of Kingsley, Douglass & Co., or to
disappear forever-let the world think
was dead.
II chose the latter, for reasons en-
tirely moral. had been informed by
your mother that my partner knew all.
and l repented that had brought dis
honor on a mans hOme-a man VINO
had been my friend, and now could
only be my worst enemy. It was not
cowardice that made me disappear. On
the contrary, I was making great sac
rifice in dropping out of their lives.
I hoped that In time they might be
reconciled. You can imagine that |
needed a deep sense of abnegatlon 10
begin life over again. began as me
chanic in California. led a rough lie.
had no intention of ever returning 10
New York, and l should never nave
done so if had not casually heard
what the general opinion was concern
ing your mothers death"
. I touched the yellow document which
laid on the table.
"That testament" I continued, "al-
lows me to make confession of which
I am now ashamed. Last year decided
to return to New York to avenge your
mother. I had learned, quite accident
ally that. Addison Kingsley was Wid'
over and that the general opinion was
that he had poisoned his wife IN
very mysterious manner, but the analt
could not be brought to light did not
for an instant doubt the truth of this
supposition."
@And YOU came back" broke In
William, breathlessly.
"To avenge your mother, just as you
intended, on the strength of this pa
per, to avenge your father.
"Oh. father, father!" William cried
overcome with emotion. you are
right; it is difficult situation for us
both. We cannot respect Addison
Kingsley, yet, on the other hand.
cannot feel the same hatred for HIM
because, after all, he did not kill you
or my mother"
civilian, said gravely. playing
nv role to the end with pathos
which. by the strength of continued
practice. had become almost sincere.
1--WE ought to have great pity for
him."
Eyes, I think so, too." the doctor
said, seriously.
"A great pity" 1 repeated; "a pity
built of remorse.
"Remorse!'' repeated the doctor. in
surprise.
eyes, we have brought dishonor on
his name"
"stop, father!" said the doctor, in
a tense voice. :,
1--WE must have the courage to admi'
the truth, my son." replied gravely
81 was blinded by the glamour OF love
for many years, but now, with my ma
turer years, I know that Addison
Kingsley was the real victim"
With bent head, the doctor muir
INJURED:
eyes, 1 am afraid that Is true"
The telephone rang and interrupted
us. William rose quickly.
Hello! You cannot come! Hello:
Sorry, father Yes do. Goodbye"
Business affairs keep him." he said
turning to me- "He will not be able te
come down. am pleased, Il have nc
wish to see him. And you, father?'
William, you must not get into the
habit of calling me father. In private
you insist upon doing SO, but you can
rot call us both by that name. 1t is alb
surd. 1t was arranged that you shoulc
call me Charles, and you must keeI
strictly to that You have always calico
Mr.. Kingsley father, and you must con
tinue doing So If not. It will be con
fusinp Father here and father there