Evening star., 1935-09-29
September 20, 1885

Yes She whispered "Oh, he's an un-
speakable brute e"
took step forward. Did he try to
modest you in any way?" asked quickly. NV
gorge was rising at the very thought. and to
my relief she shook her head. For heavens
sake, | burst out, cant you tell ME the
whole story! Why did you and Mr. Paul
come to this place."
When she spoke her voice was trembling.
10 prevent MIR. Barnett from getting money
-- as your grandfather did There - now you
know If you knew the whole truth, you'd be
horriied. darent tell you -- darentw
had sudden flash of insight. Had my
grandfather any cause to be afraid of Roger
Barnett2"
They had quarrel last year" replied
Lucille Roger Barnett threatened to kill
him. They've been enemies ever since"
is that why old Mr. Swinburn lived here
like hermit - scared to leave the house?"
Il believe so. she assented.
And their quarrel was about money 900 the
money they'd been sharing! Am | correct2
know there's some mighty good reason why
Roger Barnett wants to occupy Falcon
Castler
She drew in long breath, and saw had
come very near the truth. More than that, |
dlmy realized that my grandfather intrigues
and lniquities had been of a darker hue than
| had imagined. But | was now convinced
that it was not of her own free will that Lucille
had been involved in them, and the thought
that she was in the grip of man like Barnett
made ME boil with anger. Indeed | felt sure
that it was largely her fear of him which pre-
vented her from taking me fully into her con-
hdence. Acting on sudden impulse | went
over to the writing table and scribbled note
After l had sealed it up in an envelope, |.
rang the bell for Dunstan.
Please take this over to Falcon Lodge"
| said to the servant when he appeared.
Don't wait for an answer. As soon as you
get back. Id like you to do something else
for me. Do you think you could find your way
round the hillside to the Inn?"
"Ill do my best, sir said Dunstan. But
could see he was doubtful. and | reminded
him that there was clear path through the
snow.
You can't 60 wrong" said confidently,
ASK them at the Inn if there's any word n
the snowplow. I'm anxious for news about the
roads"
Very good, sir" Dunstan took the letter
and departed, and turned to Lucille Para
dene with smile.
II wonder what our friend Barnett will
reply" remarked. He had the impertinence
to say you were to go to his house at three
O'Clock this afternoon. He said you wouldn't.
dare disobey"
| could not fail to see that Lucile's eyes
had clouded with fear. And what have you
replied?"
I've told him to go to the devil" | said
cheerfully. I've also assured him that you
intend to tell the police everything. That
should make him sit up
Lucille's lips had gone white. and her
fingers were tightly interaced. Its - it $.
almost like challenge to him." she said
slowly. "You shouldn't have taken the risk"
''Of course it's a challenge! meant it to be.
Let him do what he likes I'm ready for him.
That's why sent Dunstan to the Inn. I'd
have gone myself but don't want to leave
you here"
Lucille lay back with her eyes closed. She
looked utterly tired out and felt desperately
sorry for her. knew she had come through
hell those last few days.
You're going upstairs to lie down now"
| said gently. You must get some sleep" ~