The Washington times., 1918-06-07
Part one-(coninusd)

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There was a clause. also which
begged Mr. Grimstead to use his
discretion in preventing Harold
from visiting Adderley until such
time as IL came into his possession.
Mr.. Grimstead had been intrusted,
30 the will continued. with the
management OF certain family mat
tiers. but his responsibility ceased
when Harold came into possession
Of Adderley.
you see, Mr.. Borradale," said he
lawyer, that il was your father's
wish that you should have nothing
to do with Addsrley until such time
as may naturally hand over my
responsibilities. ThisN time Is APP
preaching. so I must ask you to
postpone the reform you talk or
until-wel. till you are in posses
sion OF your property-and OF the
facts" His smile was polite, but
unpleasing. Harold felt a keen ais.
like for the man and a kind OF pre-
monition Of evil to come from him.
How was 1t that Ms father had re-
posed 90 much confidence in such q
person?
Il shall be In possession Of prop
erty and facts in a few weeks from
now" Harold spoke sharply. II
suppose you do not counsel me
against this marriage. Mr.. Grim
steadT"
Marriage Net His Concern
at is not my place to OFFER you
advice on such a matter, Mr.. Bor-
radale." replied Grimstead suavely;
but. in any case as you are nearly
thirty, the time has almost come for
me to hand over TO you my respon-
sibilities. I shall be glad to do 80.
II you can get on without me you
will. of course, give me full dis
charge: IL not"-he was holding the
door for Harold to go OUT shall
be happy TO serve you as served
your father"
Good day" said Harold abruptly,
turing to 90.
Good day" was the reply, "and
pray accept my congratulations on
the coming wedding. We shall meet
when II is over"
The result OF his interview with
Grimstead was that Harold gave up
an attempt to interfere with the
affairs Of Adderiey. This decision
went very much against the grain,
but how could he contraVene his
fathers wishes? He told Esther
what he had done and how he had
been opposed.
Il felt more than half inclined to
tell the fellow to his face that he
had harbored murderers and al
lowed all sorts OF abuses to take
place on property for which he il
answerable to me. But"-and
Harold looked troubled, for he was
straightforward and honorable by
nature, and it seemed to him that
he was conniving at a crime
what is the use OF threatening
when one cannot act? I'd have
said that 1 would put the whole
matter into the hands OF the police
but l know that / would not do
so. could not betray my fathers
secrets to the world, whatever evils
have arisen from them. But 1t
goes against my sense OF right.
he tried to turn the sub
ject with a smile. 1--WE must just
wait until I have the power to do
what I think best-then I guaran-
tee that I'll make short work OF the
mysteries"
Happy In Their Love.
So the weeks passed, and Esther
and Harold were wholly happy In
each others society. The Borradale
Curse was not alluded to: sufficient
for the day was the evil thereof.
Lillian was definitely settled at
Helm Court: 1t had been decided
that she would stay at the house
while it's mistress was away on her
Mrs. Meredith was
leaving soon after the wedding to
keep house for some relation OF
hers, who had Unexpectedly return
ed from abroad. Country air and |
peaceful hours were working won
ders with Lillian; she was regain
ing her fullness OF hgure and re-
covering the beauty OF her hair, the
loss Of which had so adversely AZ
'ected her looks.
And so the day Of the wedding
came. and the blessing OF the
church was pronounced upon the
union OF Harold and Esther.