Charlevoix county herald., 1915-04-24
CHAPTER TX.
The Confession.

lrOnl' Iiie, SIdliOH W IidICOuTI MdioI.
The other guests had arrived before
hand, and Grace and Adele Cornish
were preparing tea when the late
Corners walked in.
what news, Dieky," Harcourt
asked, as Darlington joined him by
the fireplace. 81 can see that you are
fairly bursting with excitement"
''Kandwahr has been arrested"
Darlington hlurted out.
"Kandwahr arrestedw the others
repeated i'm establishment, for the
news had been kept secret, and even
the early evening papers in London
had made no mention of the fact. Mac
Bee was evidently bent upon conceal
ing his moves, and Darlington had
only learned of it Immediately before
leaving the city.
mo one seems to know much about
it, but the moment the rumor reached
me / telephoned to MacBee, and he
confirmed the story. He declined to
discuss the matter, but the folks in
town are saying that the police ex-
pect another and more important ar
rest within a few hours. In fact, it
is openly prophesied-and without
Observation-Disclosures before morning
the murderer will be in the hands of
the police"
"lf he is not already there" said
Cornish.
DO they give any hint as to who
he may be ?" Harcourt asked.
mo, not the slightest" Darlington
replied. "One thing of interest to US
all, however, is the fact that MacBee
expressed implicit confidence in Jacks
innocence, and said he hoped shortly
to justify his belief"
How perfect" Grace exclaimed de-
lightedly.
I'm sure wish him luck"
drawled Harcourt.
"MacBee told you something else
about the knife" Garndale promp-
ted
"Oh yes Darlington went ON. II
almost. forgot that. You remember
what told you, Jack? / knew it
belonged. TO Kandwahr, and when he
was taken into custody last night it
was found upon his person.
You are sure" Grace asked excit-
eddy.
Positively" said Darlington.
Kandwahr admitted his ownership
and could not deny that it was the
murder dagger. But its beyond me
ROW the deuce"
is it, Dicky?" Harcourt broke in
warningly.
Eyes. Did you know Of it," Car
rington demanded.
II suspected as much" Harcourt
answered. You'll find Scotch on the
table"
Farndale and Darlington helped
themselves, and Harcourt took stiff
drink with them; then led the way to
their rooms as Adele and Grace went
up to dress for dinner.
Alone with Marston, Cornish lit
cigar. and began to walk slowly up
and down the room. Look here, Sir
Thomas" he said at last. This
Townesherd business is taking an as
pect don't like. | think Harcourt
knows more about it than he is will
ing TO tell
Bless me SIR" Marstoh exclaimed
in amazement. Surely you don't
mean you believe he could have"
Committed the crime? No. In
fact, | am perfectly satisfied that he
did not. On the other hand, | do think
he is connected with it in some way
that we know nothing of, and that he
feels it his duty to shield some one"
THAT would make him an accom-
plice!"
= "Not necessarily, Like all English
men of his class, he has fool notions
! beg pardon, sir--.no offense meant.
| assure you-but he has absurd ideas
Of honor
Surely he would not permit him
self to be accused of crime of which
he is innocent-just because of de
sire to shield the guilty persona
THAT depends upon the person he
is trying to protect" said Cornish.
"lmpossible!" Sir Thomas objected.
There is no one for whom Jack would
go so far-no one who could possibly
be mied up in this. am sure you are
mistaken. If Lord Harcourt knew
anything of this affair, | am sure he
would tell it to the police Immediate
ly."
"Well, I'm not so sure of it," Cor
nish nerSictad "Nou, u,hat ,,,o,.t -