The Washington times., 1918-07-13
The Wolves of New York
STORY OF LOVE AND MYSTERY
The Face of Won GeIdenstein at Some
Future Date Seemed Assured
in Liiian's Mind.

determined TO ROD him.
al lured him into a suitable spot.
But he was a powerful man, and
know that a struggle would i'm
mediately give the alarm and at
tract the police. So 1 watched my
the back. Then I hastily secured
his property and made off.
In proof of the truth OF this
statement I herewith hand over to
the police the knife with which the
deed was done, q purse bearing the
name Of Conway Franks, q pin
which / removed from his tie. and
set Of pearl buttons which cut
from his coat
MY sole object in making this
declaration Is that I may protect
society from any further manifes-
tations Of these criminal tendencies
which 1 am unable to restrain.
have recently been watched by Mrs.
Willoughby, campanion to my sis
ter, who will attest to the truth of
what have stated herein. as far.
at least as my nocturnal wander
tngs are concerned"
Such was the document. He
turned as Lillian ceased reading.
You understand" he said, that
adhere. Let there be no suggestion
Of a double life"
Lillian Agrees to Plans.
Lillian bowed her head. Il win
remember" she murmured.
Thank you. I knew I could
trust you. And now"-he was
standing over her beside the desk
there is one thing more. This is
my will. / wrote IL this morning,
and called in two of the servants
to witness my signature 1t annuls
any other will / may have made 1
have made provision-as you see
for my sister and for certain serv-
ants whom 1 wish to remember.
There is also a legacy for Angela
With these exceptions I have left
the whole OF my estate to you"
To meT Lillian pushed back her
chair in confusion.
"Yes. to you. The world Will
think you my sole heir, for I have
left you the money uncondition-
ally. You will not be worried with
the business, for have transferred
that to Thompson. Let him do the
best he can with it."
But there are conditions you
wish me to observer" cried Lillian
you wish me to be trustee for
your wife and children?"
Yes. Ny wishes in that respect
are written upon this paper, which
you may take possession OF at once
am trusting to your honor, for
legally the whole estate will be
yours. But dare not mention the
names Of my children in the will
for fear Of arousing suspicion. I
fcn1
Is yours. Ny sister will probably
elect to go away. Go to my wife
and say that you wish to provide
for her and her children. Bring
them all to live with you. The
woman is quiet and amenable; you
will ind her no greater trouble
than Rachel has been. But the
children-you must have them edu-
Gated and trained. Let the boy con-
slider himself your heir. Make a
gentleman OF him. That is my wish.
Give me your word that you will do
this"
Il give you my word" said Lillian
solemnly.
Swear it-and shall be happy"
81 swear it"
"Thank you. And now I think
that IS all Perhaps it is as we'll"
he added wich a half smile, -for
fancy the police are at the door,"
As he spoke there was a violent
ring at the front doorbeIL He rose
and extended his two hands TO
Lillian.
GO now." he said, "for I will
meet them alone. All my papers
are IN order, and I have nothing
further to explain to you. Be
faithful to your trust"
81 will will" Lillian raiseI her
tear-stained eyes to his face She
remembered afterward that he was
very calm, and that his eyes had re-
gained the frank, straightforward
look that used to characterize them.
God bless you" He stopped and
kissed her forehead. Now CO."
He pointed to the door
And SO she tore herself away.
A few minutes later a cry for
help rang throughout the house
Lillian, with Rachel and some
frightened servants, made her way
to the study. The millionaire lay
upon the floor and a couple OF police
men knelt by his side.
"Send for a doctor-quick," said
the inspector, though I'm afraid
it's no good. He must have poi
soned himself as we were shown
into the room. Prussic acid"-he
sniffed at a little vial which he had
picked up.
Geldenstein had elected to appear
before no worldly tribunal.