Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
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When poverty overlook my dear one,
she so far obliterated a cruel memory
as to appeal, not once, but many times,
to the human coleopterus of Exmoor,
but she was invariably frozen off either
by Lady Louisa Morland or by Messrs.
Sharpe & Smith"
did they admit this2"
by no means. l am telling you the
facts, 1 am still on top of the Py-
renees"
Then how did you ascertain the
facts?"
II have in my possession ever since
my mothers death the letters they
wrote to her. They were fresh in my
memory when you and I first met in the
Clerkenwell Police Court. That is why
the name OF Philip Morland was glib
on my tongue"
80 / have only heard historical
events, events prior to the last ten
years."
Exactly. My uncle is now so years
of age. Lady Louisa Morland's son is
"a, Her ladyships whole aim in life
has been to secure him as the baronet's
heir. The title, of course, he can not
obtain. But, most unfortunately, he has
no penchant for beetles. Indeed, Lady
Louisa's researches have long since d.
minished in ardor. Her sons interests
are divided between the Sports Club
and the coryphees of the latest musical
comedy-moths are more in his line, ap-
parently. My uncle, who is preparing
monograph on the fieas which patron
lie Exmoor wild ponies, came to town
last week 20 visit the British Museum.
Unhappily, he heard something about
his stepson which disturbed his re
searches. There was a row.
why do you say 'unhappily'?''
Because T. am dragged into the
wretched business on account of it.
After lapse of more than twenty-five
years he remembered his sister, went
to his solicitors. made fearful hubbub
when he heard of letters received from
her and answered without his know
ledge, and ascertained that she was
dead and had a son living At any
cost, they must find that son. They
have guessed at my identity for some
time. Now they want to make sure of
it."
And what did you say?'
"a told them l would think over the
situation and communicate with them
further"
Were they satisfied"
by no means They are exceeding
ly anxious to placate the old man.
They probably control a good deal of
his money"
"Um!"
"Of course! You see the delicacy of
their position. After playing into the
halds of Lady Louisa for nearly a quar-.
ter of century they suddenly find the
whole situation changed by the bar
onet's belated discovery that he once
had a sister"
"You have not told me all this with
out purpose Do you want my adj
vice."
Philips face was clouded, his eyes
downcast.
"You understand" he said, after
long pause, that some one, either the
man or the woman-the woman, l think
lis morally responsible for my moth
ers death. She was poor-wretchedly,
horribly poor--the poverty of thin cloth
ing and insufficient food. She was ill,
confined TO a miserable hovel for weary
months, and was so utterly unprovided
with the barest necessities that the par
ish doctor was on the point of compell-
ing her to go to the workhouse infirm-
airy when death came. Am l to be the
instrument Of Gods vengeance on this
woman
Mr. Abingdon, who had risen to light
a cigar, placed kindly hand on the
young mans shoulder.
Philip" he said, with some emotion,
81 have never yet heard you utter a
hasty judgment You have prudence
far beyond your years. II seems to
be, speaking with all the reverence of
man in face Of the DEGREES of Provi-
dence. that Gcd has already provided a
terrible punishment for Lady Louisa
Morland What is the name Of her
SOM"
II do not know 1 forgot to ask
II have a wide experience of the
ieunesse doree Of London. Hardly a
week passed during many years of my
Ire tnat one OF MS type Cln not appear
before me in the dock. What is he
roue gambler. probably a drunk
ard?''
IAN these, l gathered from the solioi-
tors"
And if your mother were living,
what would she say TO Lady Moriand7'
She would pity her from the depths
Of her heart Yes Abin gdon. Won are
right My uncle's wife has chosen her
own path. She must follow 1t, let it
lead where 1t will. l will write to
Messrs. Sharpe & Smith now. But step
into my dressing room with me for
moment, will your"
In q corner of the spacious apart
ment to which he led his guest stood
q large safe Philip opened it, Within
were a number of books and documents,
but in a large compartment at the bot.
tom stood a peculiar object for such a
repository-an ordinary leather port
manteau He lifted IL on to couch
and took key from a drawer in the
safe,
TO Be Continued Monday.
Cause for Laughter.
Il have ten horses and a friend OF