New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
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the hands of
 Norman Slater. Kathleen's lover. Two rooms are being prepared as prisons for the lovers when Mrs. simon Trickey calls upon Sir Dud- ley.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY i 'Is Sir Dudley Glenister at homer" she asked, accentuating the mincing tone which she had made 1t her business to cultivate.
 The old servitor's eyes ranged critically over the visitors face and over her smart, brand-new mourn ing. But there was no sign of recog- milton in his survey.
 T think he came in short time ago, madam"
 The visitor produced a card. its black edge eloquent of the deepest woe.
 Will you give him that, please? You might say that it is very im- portant. I bring him some news that will interest him."
 With a gesture the butler invited Miss Maud Blair" into the hall and begged her to wait while he ascer- 1 tained if his master was visible. He was gone some little time, but when he returned 1t was with the air of the servant whose masters friend is his friend.
 sir Dudley will see you. ma- dam," he announced.
 The baronet was standing on the hearthrug with his back to fire of logs. He held the card 'twixt finger and thumb and he wore puzzled expression.
 T haven't the pleasure" he was beginning lamely, when his visitor cut him short.
 No you haven't" she clipped ir hriskly, Unless you've seen me or the pictures. l always use my pro- fcssional name out of doors, but 1T private life l am Mrs. Simor Trickny.
 The baronet's manner siffened "The devil you are." was his ex' clamatory rejoinder. And what pray, do you want with me, Mrs Trickey? l should have kicked youl husband out of this room the othel day if he had not taken himself of in time.'
 Well, replied the cinema actress sweetly, you'll have to kick mf now if you feel that way. came tt inform you that simon is dead"
 Sir Dudley shifted a leg. H' failed 10 keep a most unholy io, from his countenance. Most con sideratc of you" he murmured'
 1T also came 10 ask you tn widow proceeded coolly, If vol intend to continue the allowanc vou have been making him. I earl good money at present, but vol never know, you know: Sir Dudley had no ready ansWe to the demand. He glarcd at tn nashily attractive woman who wa boarding him.
 Really" he choked at last, you cheek is simply colossal. l paid you husband handsomely for the sllgh ; services he rendered. If he select the time when he was enlargin his demands for leaving this worl' il is no affair of mine.'
 The visitor would much hay
 a'A1ieG RIA1r Tn fact at that moment she va feeling the need of the camera mar How well she could have regis tored' triumph on her impuden fare.
 "Would you be surprised 10 hear she fired her shot, that my poo Simon left, in the form of diar! a written record of the services h rendered to you? It describes hi , two journeys to America on you , behalf with dates and all com
 n,ete. Scotland Yard woulG like t , sec that diary, Sir Dudley. And m , husband told me one or two N'tl , things he omitted, but which Woul he useful to the tee inquirlng aoou : that finger"
 The owner of Beechwood Grang
 eorced a laugh. but it was evider { that he had received a nasty Jolt. ? "Then you have a better cas < ,han I thought you had" he sait
 But it is a case for bargsi , rather than for threats, Mrs. Trick a cv, Under no circumstances shall n continue the annuity your husban ? has enjoyed. But If you care ' V bring me this precious diary l WI n make you fair offer for 1t - Q it's merits. I can only estimate I f value 10 me by reading what Simo e committed to paper" y The fair visitor raised no obje'
 tIon On the contrary she receive g the proposal eagerly. She was y the class 10 whom a lump SUI = down has a far greater appeal tha f periodical payments. 6 That will suit me all right" sf s replied. "Trickey was such a liz
 that l wouldn't believe 1t myself I every line of it didn't seem capab c of proof. l have read it myself, yo l see. You would be wise 10 buy Q think. When you have burned tf 1 thing, if was fool enough to tal r you could have me locked up f' Q libel or blackmail or something. l, Sir Dudley bowed with mock D | likeness. That point had not alt .t gother escaped me" he rejoine q Then may expect you to briI r me this interesting volume Of rem h niscences at an carly date?" n He failed 10 keep a hint of cage ,- ness from his voice as he added Il n question. The lady glanced throut
 the windows across the park to q l. solitude of the silent woods, beyon Ic A shudder shook the trained gra q of his lissome body. W Not much, won't" she ma' ,- answer. This place gives me il