The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-04

entitled to a considerable estate in Italy, It was primarily to gain possession of this that Giovanni Marlitti, our grandf ather, sought to remove us from his path. He and his villainous aides, as you know, have not stopped even at attempts to murder me and have my sister condemned as the slayer of her father. The old Italian who divulged all of these facts himself fell victim to stiletto thrust at their hands. But befd .e his death he turned over to me ample evi- dence of my identity. Therefore Marltti and his evil band must either gain possession of my proofs or take my life before they can possess the property which rightfully be- longs to my sister and myself"
 Poor Nerissa" sighed Bristow. Right ful heiress to two estates, either of which would be ample for her lifelong needs, she must not only battle for them, but for her very life as well"
 'It is indeed sad state of affairs nodded Vignolos. But she will win p There was a supreme confidence in his voice and manner that inspired Bristow. "We will see to it that she is victor in all three battles"
 But howl" groaned Bristow. 'T see no way out"
 Tomorrow is another day." responded the reporter philosophically. q must then see my sister, explain everything to her and then begin weaving a net about our enemies and prosecutors from which they will never escape punishment"
 ''Yes, tomorrow is another day." Bris,ow granted. But I'm getting so I dread to see another dawn, for with each one comes a fresh horror, another shattered hope"
 'That sort of thing cannot continue for ever" said Vignolos soothingly. q have a well defined premontion that our mex, tomorrow will bring something less of gloom"
 T have comparatively little money, ' Bristow remarked after brief period of worried silence. While by no means poor man, my personal resources are utterly in adequate to meet the expense which must be cared for if Nerissa's life fight is won. Such as I have, of course, is hers wholly and absolutely"
 .'Cheer up," encouraged Vignolos. "My foster mother died since I have been in America and bequeathed to me what most persons would deem fortune. Fly earn ings have been more than ample for my simple needs, so the bequest, instead of dwinding, has increased through accrued interest. Realizing that in all probability I would pass the greater part of my life in this wonderful country, I had the money transferred from the bank in Naples to one in America. All or any part of it is avail able short notice. Consequently the financial atmosphere is clear"
 ''We must employ the best counsel for Nerssa at once," responded the lawyer with relieved eagerness. If what pr. Craig told me is true, and fear it is, Colonel Ba,n- bridge will never be able to resume his prac- tice, even though he regains his physical health."
 Following my interview with Nerissa tomorrow, I shall return to Cincinnati and retain John C. LYsle, former United States senator, and, as you know, one of the most have been closely associated with him in various important cases and know he will take charge of this one, not only for my sake. but for its intrinsic merits"
 'It is more than unfortunate that Colonel Banbridge cannot be with the de- fense," Bristow mourned, "I have such implicit faith in him. But your praise of MT. Lyse and promise of financial aid have lifted heavy burden from my mind"
 
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