The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-03-09
from Our Last Issue)
CHAPTER x.

CHAPTER x.
Dropped" exclaimed Barry.
MISS Tudor, you cannot mean IT."
~ was never more sane in my
lie sergeant. VIII you come this
sgay21'
Although she trembled in every
limb she did not falter' as she led
the way. into the now cleared din.
ing room.
'I.aurel's death is the deepest
gglef which life could ever bring tc
me sergeant. But II this search is
carried through II will bring to US
Who are left that which is worse
than death itself, shame and dis.
gfacei"
but IN a: Mr.. Tudor, IT IS a
criminal case and the murderer
must answer to tho law, whether
YOU desire 1t or not"
you can stop the inquiry even
now II you will. Coroners can be
: bought OF, sheritis sent out OF the
eotntry with sums that will make
them Independent for life, doctors
shb euuOLiSh
Just a moment, Mrs. Tudor"
Hatry's voice was suddenly stern.
what are you offering me for all
this?g
she passed wisp OF handker.
chief across her lips and answered.
unsteadlly:
sIshaye-have great influence Mt
5v4tg5 sftanopat Ne ,,Ou r1Ilya 1yntt. H,ynrL,
yot can rise easily and quickly in
your profession You can be the
commissioner OF New York with
the next administration II you wish,
on high in the secret service"
D eStop!" he demanded. "lf you
We're q man, Mrs. Tudor, you would
not have dared utter those words
tomel | would no more compound
felony than would commit muir
der myself"
She covered In her chair, and
With a.little moan stretched out her
afInsito him upon the table.
soh, will you not BIO merclful?
Can nothing move you?" she cried
in q low, thrilling tone.
Mrs. Tudor'-Barry, too, bent
aeross the table-"I will relieve
your mind at once II you will only
trust my word. This will, 1 hope,
ilghtei your suffering. Your niece
didsnot kill your daughter"
The woman stared at him, wide
eyed.
sshe-didn't?n Her voice was a
mere toneless breath. But the
proof"
''There is not IN atom Of proof
against her" Barry spoke smooth.
Sy Not even the motive remains,
for lean assure you that she has
absolutely forgotten her old attach.
mentor Lieutenant Cadmus; more
over, Il have reason to believe that
shells in love with another man."
Z Another mani" Into Mrs. Tu.
doris dulled eyes there came a
gISam Of hope. why, Sergeant,
l1dSs can you know? It cannot be!"
But am convinced 1t is true,
and ! am sure that he loves her
10 Miss FAY Is utterly. innocent
OF any comp city IN, the death Of
your daughterl" 4
Mrs, Tudor had mIraculously re-
covered her poise and self.posses-
sion.
sISshall not ask you the name OF
the man. She smiled family. You
don't know what burden you have
lifted from my heart, Sergeant Bar.
.ryi When Thought her guilty yor
will understand that l wanted to
shield her at all costs"
II know Barry paused in the
/ doorway. I'VE will forget every syl
liable Of the conversation which has
Just taken place, Mrs. Tudor"
THANK you!" She held out her
hand with a pretty little gesture OF
gratitude. you have proven a real
friend. But since-slnce she is not
guilty, who Is? My Laurel hadn't
an enemy in the world! Sergeant
Harry, find me tho guilty mani"
She disappeared on tho veranda,
and Barry made his way slowly to
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