The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

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anything definite against Judge Ack-
royd?'
In this case. only suspicion"
Her head went up. Then l think
Their is nothing more to be said"
The young man flushed, but his
voice was steady as he returned.
y disagree with you. And beg you
to cut snort your visit here, and re-
turn 10 your home al once"
In spite Of herself the girl was sha-
ken BY his persistence.
Il cant do that" she said uneasiiy.
And added with fash Of anger, Il
think you had better leave this house
Ii leave this house now l may
never have chance to see you again
The girl regarded him with level.
Doncommittal eyes.
And | have every intention Of see
ing you agaln-and agaiu-and again.
Give Iue a chance. a moment
Average Jones mind was Of the en-
Urgency type. 1t summoned 70 its aid,
without effort OF cerebratiou on the
part Of its owner, whatever was most
Needed at the moment. Now II came
TO his rescue with the memory Of
Judge AckrOyds encounter with the
drug clerk, as mentioned by BeTtram.
There was a strangely hopeful sug
gesJion OF some link between a drug
store quarrel and the arrival OF mil
lion-do.Iar dog. better dead" il the
hopes Of his host.
Miss Graham, I've gone rather far.
I'll admit" said Jones, but. II you'll
give me the benefit of the doubt, |
think | can show you some basis to
work on. If | can produce something
tangible. may | come back mis- after
noon? I'll promise not to come unless
have good reason"
Very well" conceded Miss Graham
reluctantly. its most unusual thing.
But I'll agree TO that"
'Au revoir. then he said, and was
/ gone.
Somewhat TO her surprise and I'm,
easiness. Sylvia Graham experienced a
) distinct satisfaction when, late that
afternoon, she beheld her unconven,
, tiOnal acquaintance mounting the
steps with buoyant and assured step
| Upon being admitted, he went prompt
! ~ to the point.
2 I've got it,"
5 Your Justification for coming
2 back" she asked.
Exactly. Have you heard anything
- OF some trouble in which Judge ACk
I rOyd vas involved last week"
Uncle has a very violent temper,
= admitted the girl evasively. But
= don't see what"
Pardon me. You will see. That
n row with a drug clerk"
s "Weu?"
The drug clerk insisted-as the law
requires-on Judge AckrOyd register
I ing for certain purchase
Perhaps he was impertinent abou
e it"
: Possibly. The point is that thu
prospective purchase was cyanide o
e potassium, deadly and instantaneous
/ poison
e Are you sure?" asked the girl. in /
n low voice.
n I've just come from the store. How
t long have you been here at your III
/ cle's?"
y "A week"
Then just about the time of you
e coming with the dog, your uncle Ut
dertook to obtain a swift and sur
IT poison. Have | gone far enough"
e II don't know.
er What is your uncle's attitude tow
e ard the dog?"
II Almost what you might call ingra
tiating. But Peter Paul-that's n
e dogs name, you knOw-doesnt TAX
n to uncle"
He's a wise old doggie," amende
re the other with emphasis. When doe
- your uncle give up this house,
TO AT the end of the week. incl
and aunt leave for Europe
or Then let me suggest again that yo
1t and Peter Paul go at once
Miss Graham pondered. mo, | can
:" do that"
II DO you realize that every day p
OF opportunity for Judge AckrOyd I
ut make a million dollars, or a big shar
e. of it, by some very simple stratagem
Il haven't admitted yet that b
st lieve my uncle to be "a murderer
r. Miss Graham quietly reminded him.
nd Now, Miss Graham, would it grieI
it you very much If Peter Paul were
die?"
IS Il won't have him put to death
ly said she quickly. That would
cheating my grandmother inten
lie tiOus."
J." Miss Graham" he said slowl
d won't you try to forget, for the N
UT ment, the circumstances of our NEE
re ing, and think OF me only as frier
Of your friends who is very honest
Is eager to be friend to you. when "
ly most need one?"
at The girls gaze met the mans lew
re and was held in long, silent regard.
Yes" she said simply.
ne Listen. then. | think | see Gle
on way. Judge Ackroyd will kill the d,
ge if he can, and so effeCtually conce
ne the body that no funeral can be he
he. over it. thereby rendering your gran
ne mothers bequest to you void. He b
IN. only a few days to do it in, but