The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1913-06-19

should terrorize him after all these
years7"
When left him half an hour later
It was with the promise that should
have first news OF the comedy's con.
clusion-for tragedy It certainly was
not, save for the blackmailer. II Peace
should catch him.
The following afternoon l was sit,
ting In my studio with the cigarette
tnat comes 30 pleasantly after tea and
puttered toast-between my lips, when
my servant, Jacob Hendry. thrust in
MS head to announce visitors. They
came hard upon his heels-a long,
gray-whisksred man in the lead, and
the inspector trotting behind. As they
cleared the door the little detective
twisted round his companion and
waved an Introductory hand.
This is Mr.. James Coran," he said.
we want your assistance, Mr.. Phil
lips"
me long man stood staring at me
and screwing his hands together In
evident agitation. He had a hollow.
melancholy face, weak mouth. and
eyes OF an indecisive gray. From his
square-toed shoes to the bald patch on
the TOP OF his head he was extremely.
almost fiagrantly. respectable.
am taking great liberty, sir"
ne said humbly, but you are. as IL
were. straw to one who is sinking
beneath the waters OF af1iction. DO
you, by chance, know the town Of
Brendon?"
have never been so fortunate as
10 visit It," told him.
i understand from the police off,
Ger here that you have travelled
abroad. Accustomed, therefore. TO
the corruption that taints the muni-
cipai life OF other cities. you can
scarcely comprehend the whole-souled
enthusiasm with which we OF Brendon
approach the duties, may | say the
sacred trust OF administering To the
sanitary and moral welfare of our
county. Those whom we select must
be of unstajaed reputation. From
place on the sports committee OF the
mower show l myself have risen
through successive grades until even
the houses OF parliament seemed
within the limit OF legitimate amb,- |
tlon. But now, sir, now 1t seems thai
through a boyish indiscretion when a |
student at the Regents street noIv-
technic, may be denounced In my ad- |
Vancing years as roysterer, a tippler
almost convicted criminal. They
would not hesitate. Mark nv words
sir, II Horledge and Panton-my onno.
nents chief supporters in SATURDAYS
electlon-are informed OF these facts
they Will mention them on platforms
they may even display them on hoard.
Ings."
lie paused. sighed deeply. ana
wiped his face with a large silk pock-
{ handkerchief. The situation waa
ridiculous enough. yet not without a
certain pathos underlying the bumor
or tne man was sincerely in earnest.
II can help you. Mr.. Coran. I am
It your disposal" told him.
1T Is matter OF considerable dau-
'acy." he said. MY younger daugb-
er. Emily. has formed an attachment
which is most disagreeable to me-"
indeed" l murmured.
The young man. Thomas Appieton
y name. Ia OF more than doubtful
character. Miss Rebecca, nv siatar
las seen him boating on the Thames
n the company OF ladies' whose an
'earance was-er-distinctly theatrf-
al"
You surprise me-"
He has been known to visit mpa,c
lalls."
Did Miss Rebecca see him thara
oo?" 'e'e'
Certainly not, sir; but she has n
rom sure source. 1t was obviousIv
ny duty to forbid him the house
reformed that duty. and extorted a
'romise from my daughter that she
you'd cease to communicate with him
my belief. 1t is he who has discov-
red the scandal to which | need NOT
gain refer, and. In revenge. is lew.
ng this blackmail. The law shall
trike him. II there is justice left IN
'ngland."
And where do l come in?" / asked