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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-11-23, Page 6PAGE SIX THE SEAFORTH NEWS r:wren a 'twee 7 r ;at' Ott: ..ateeaP WIPibelataeer, ;.-ti .til' ktts'.ite' + Ptr0 f....4:i. ,�{l,4•;1':.,. ii9f4,‘K "Well?" asked Lambert, seeing how "He's the very man she will she hesitated. Agnes crossed the choose:' replied his wife, and Gary - room and placed her arms round his ington, uneasily conscious that she Leek with a lovely color tinting her was probably right, cursed freely all wan cheeks, "Dear," she whispered, women in general and his sister in ^'I shall marry you, In doing so I ant particular. Meanwhile he went to ;got disloya 1 to Hubert's memory, Paris to look after a famous chef, of since I have always loved you, and whom he had heard great things, and he accepted me as his wife on the left his wife in London with strict understanding that I could um give injunctions to keep a watch on Agnes. The widow was speedily made aware of these instructions, for when Lady Garvington came to stay with her sister-in-law at the sumptuous Mayfair mansion, she told her host- ess about the conversation. More than that, she even pressed her to marry Noel, and be happy, "Money doesn't do so much, after all, when you come to think of it," lamented Lady Garvington. "And I know you'd be happier with Noel, than living here with all this horrid wealth," "'What would I'reddy say if he heard you talk so, Jane?" "I don't know what else he can say," rejoined the other reflectively-. "He's never kept Ins temper or held his tongue with me. His liver is near- ly always out of order with over- eating. However," she added cheering up, "Ire is sure to die of apoplexy be- fore long, and then I shall live on tea and hone for the rest of my life. I simply hate the sight of a dinner table." "Freddy isn't a pretty sight during a meal," admitted his sister with a shrug, "All the same you shouldn't wish him dead, Jane, You might have a worse husband," "T'd rather have a profligate than a glutton, Agnes. But Freddy won't die my dtar. He'll go to Wiesbaden, or Vichy, or Schwalbach, and take the water to get thin; then he'll return to eat himself to the size of a prize pig again. But thank goodness," said Lady Garvington, cheering up once not approve of the decision of his more. "he's away for a few weeks, sister, which she duly communicated and WP cart enjoy ourselves. But do to him. He disliked Lambert, both us let us have plain joints and no the next heir to the estates, and be- 5211008, Agnes." rouse he was a more popular ratan than himself. Even had Pine not pro- hibited the marriage in his will, Gar- ington would have objected to Agnes beeoming the young man's wife; as it wee, he ct.oi'nted tempests, but without changing the widow's deter. a:ination. Being a remarkably .selfish •reature, all he desired was that Agees ehotcid live a solitary- lite a.s a him my heart. And now that he Inas insulted me," she drew back, and her eyes flashed, "1 feel free to become your wife." "I see," Lambert nodded. "We must wait?" . "We must wait, Duty Domes before love. But I trust that the sacrifice will not be necessary. Good-bye, dear," and she kissed him. "Good-bye," repeated Lambert. re- turning the kiss. Then they parted. CHAPTER SI Having come to the only possible arrangement, consistent with the dif- ricult position in which they stood, Lambert and Lady Agnes took their almost immediate departure from The Manor, The young man had merely come to stay there in response to his cousin's request, so that his avoidance of her should not be too marked, and the suspicions of Pine excited. Now that the man was dead, there, was no need to behave in this judicious way. and having no great love for Garvington, whom he thor- oughly despised, Lambert returned to his forest cottage. There lie busied himself once more with his art, and and waited patiently to see what the final decision of Agnes would be. He did not expect to hear for some weeks, or even months, as the affairs of Garvington, being very much in- volved, could not be understood in a moment. But the lovers, parted by a strict sense of duty, eased their minds by writing weekly letters to ane another. Needless to say, Garvington did "011, you can live on bread and water if you choose." said the widow good-humoredly. ''It's 0 pity 1 am in mourning, and I can't take you out much. But the motor is always at your disposal, and I can give you all the money you want. Get a few dresses--" "Anel )tat, and hints, and shoes, and --and -mh, I don't know what ;sited of hanker, to supply )brat with else, You're a clear, Agnes, and al - money whenever he chose to ask for though I don't want to ruin you, 1 do 'he same. Pine he had not been able want heaps of things. tier iu rags, as a. manage, but he felt quite .sure that 1''r,.ddy eat,e up our entire income," could frailly his sister into deem "Fou can't rain a woman with two Whit; he wanted._ It both enraged and millions, Jane. C>ei, what you regnh'e see:prised him to tlud that she had a mei I'll pay. 1 am only too glad 'to ,Gill of he:- OW11 t,liti WEIS tint Content give you seine pleasure. slime 1 can't le obey 111E egotistical orders- Agnes :mend to you ns F eon -ht to. But ynm rr-made under his see, nr,ai'Iv tier,•,, tinter a wreak 1 have •- ;,e wanted her to, lest some to ,onsuit. Ili., lawyers nowt! settliog leen Mould ;get bold of 11r.r P'redch affairs." 01111irrns---bt(t re- On thee,'' conditions four or five l :c hes London lions., The only weeps paserl away very happily for ,..r li i'1,el was that Lambert wlte tlic uco twouteu. Lady Garvington cer- i,tra and. therefore—as he thinly had the time of her life, and te i et , would Moret some regained a portion of her lot youth. ... , ..,,:c] cause her to forget she revelled inshopping, went in a .e -wood recluse- So long as quiet way to theatres, patronized .tar:) the money duroing- sheeting rink:+, and even attended one t particularly object In her or tiro small winter dances. And to - it, -always Hoped to ca -her joy, site met with a nice young ,l!y ready cash out of her, Mau, who was earnestly in pursuit of :teems! have preferred had she a new religion, which involved much ie, ,Is 1hee, Sire tenial be fasting and occasional vegetarian tie. 1,iandet'ed, meals, Ile taught her to eat nuts, and =tstn't know," he said io eschew mleats, talking meanwhile of ire., wife. ewhile slie'e the psychic; powers which such abste- -', ti„.1.-', the <hence ntiousness would develop in her. Of y' wee the bit between course Lady Garvington did not over - 'l ;old 1/1i,rs,. Noel, in which do this asceticism, but sire was !tate,• teething, It.. will be thti.ulcfnl to meet a pian who had not x.-'} .••, t Irr married.” read Ileett,u's Cookery Book, Besides, ori )til h'1 V., lin selection of the he flit'I0(1 quite nicely, et/elem.-1 title tithe.." said Lady Gare- Agnes, pleased to see her sister-in- .oc,u, wheee eytupathies were en- hew enjoying life, gave her attention )rel:- r,. Agnes. "She will choose- to Garvington's affairs, and found ," hetee•]L" them in a woeful mess. It really did "Let hent' retorted Garvington, with appear as if she would have to save feigned generosity. "So long as she the Lambert family from everlasting does not choose Noel; hang him!" r❑ merged, by keeping hold of her mil- lions. But she did not load heart, and worked on bravely in the hope that an adjustment would save a few thousand a year for Freddy without touching any of Pine's money. If she could manage to secure him a suffic- ient lucerne to keep up the title, and to prevent the sale of .The Manor in MIengishlre, she then intended to sur- render her husband's wealth and re- tire to a country life with Noel as her husband, "He can paint and I can look after the cottage along with Mrs. Tribb," she told Mrs. Beigrove, who called to see her one day, more painted and dyed and padded and tastefully'dress- ed than ever, "We can keep fowls. and things, you know," she added vaguely. "Quite an idyl," tittered the visit- or, and then went away to tell , her friends that Lady Agues must have been in love with her cousin all the time. And as the contents of the will were now generally known, every one agreed that the woman was a fool to give up wealth for a dull exis- tence in the woods, "All the same It's very sweet," sighed Mrs. Bel- grove, having made as much mis- chief as she possibly could, "I should like it myself if I could only dress as a Watteau shepherdess, you know, and carry a lamb with a blue ribbon round its clear neck." Of course, Lady Agnes heard noth- ing of this ill-natured chatter, since she did not go into society during her period of mourning, and received only a few of her most intimate friends. Moreover, besides attending to Garvington's affairs, it was neces- sary that she should have frequent consultations with Mr. Jarwin in his stuffy Chancery Lane office, relative to the large fortune Ieft by her late husband. There, on three occasions she met Silver, the ex -secretary, when he came to explain various matters to the solicitor. With the consent of Lady Agnes, the mean had been discharged, when Jarwin took over the management of the millions, but baying a thorough knowledge of Pine's financial dealings, it was nec- essary that- he should be questioned every now and then. Silver was rather sulky over his abrupt dismissal, but cunningly con- cealed his real feelings when in the presence of the widow, since she was too opulent a person to offend. It was Silver who suggested that a re- ward should be offered for the detec- tion of Pine's assassin, Lady Agnes approved of the idea, and indeed was somewhat shocked that she had not thought of taping this course herself, Therefore, within seven days. every Police office in the United Kingdom was placarded with bills, stating the emir of one thousand pounds would be given to the person or persons who should denounce the culprit. The amount offered caused quite a flutter of excitement, and public int- erest in the case was revived for nearly a fortnight. At the conclusion of that period, as nothing fresh was discovered, people ceased to discuss the natter. It seemed as though the reward, large as it was, would never be claimed. But having regard to the fact that Silver was interesting himself in the endeavor to avenge his patron's death, Lady Agnes was not at all sur - priced to ree.eive a visit from hint one foggy November afternoon. She certainly did not care much for the Little man, but feeling dull and some- what lonely, she quite welcomed his visit, Lady Garvington had gone with her ascetic admirer to a lecture on "Souls and Sorrow's!" therefore Ag- nes had a spare hour for the ex - secretary. He was shown into her own particular private sitting -room, and she welcomed him with studied politeness, for try as she might it was iinpnssihle for her to overcome her mistrust. "Good -day. Mr. Silver," she said, when he bowed before her, "This is an unexpected visit. Won't you be seated?" Silver accepted her offer of a chair with an air of demure shyness, and sitting on its edge stared at her rather hard. He looked neat and dap- per in Itis Bond Street kit, and for a man who had started life as a White- chapel toymaker, his manners were inoffensive. While Pine's secretary he had contrived to pick up hints in the way of social behavior, and undoubt- edly he was clever, since he so read- ily adapted himself to his surround- ings. He was not a gentleman, but he looked like a gentleman, and therein lay a subtle difference, as Lady Ag- nes decided. She unconsciously in her manner, affable as it was, suggested the gulf between them, and Silver, quickly contacting the atmosphere, did not love her any the more for the hint. Nevertheless, he admired her sta- tuesque beauty, the fairness of which was accentuated by her sombre dress. Blinking like a well-fed cat, Silver stared at his hostess, and she looked face, his reddish hair; and suave manners, too careful to be natural, he more than ever impressed her with the idea that he was a danger- ous man. Yet she could not see in what way he could reveal his malig- nant disposition. "What do you wish to see me about, Mr, Silver?" she asked kindly, but did' not—as he swiftly noticed— offer him a cup of tea , although it was close upon five o'clock. "I have come to place my services at your disposal," he said in a low voice: "Really, I am not aware that I need them," replied Lady Agnes coldly, and not at all anxious to accept the offer, "I think," said Silver dryly, and clearing his throat, "that when you hear what I have to say you will be glad that 1 have come." "Indeed! Will you be good enough to speak plainer?" She colored hotly when she asked the question, as it struck her sudden- ly that perhaps this plottter knew of Garvington's slip regarding the check. But as that had been burnt by Pine at the time of her marriage, she reflected that even if Silver knew about it, he could do nothing. Unless, and it was this thought that made her turn red, Garvington had again risked contact with the criminal courts, The idea was not a pleasant one, but being a brave woman, she faced the possibility boldly, "Well?" she asked calmly, as he did not reply immediately, "What have you to say?" "It's about Pine's death," said Sil- ver bluntly. "Sir Hubert, if you please." "And why, Lady Agnes?" Silver raised his faint eyebrows. "We were more like brothers than master and servant, And remember that it was by the penny toys that I invented your husband first made money." "In talking to me, I prefer that you should call my late husband Sir Hu- bert," insisted the widow haughtily. "What have you discovered relative to his death?" Silver did not answer the question directly. "Sir Hubert, since you will have it so, Lady Agnes, was a gyp- sy," he remarked carelessly. "That was made plain at the in - guest, Mr. Silver," "Quite so, Lady Agnes, but there were other things not made plain on that occasion. It was not discovered who shot him." "You tell me nothing new. I pre- sume you have come to explain that you have discovered a clew to the truth?" Silver raised his pale face steadily. "\Vouuid you be glad if I had?" "Certainly! Can you doubt it?" The man shirked a reply to this question also, "Sir Hubert did not treat me over well," he observed ir- relevantly, "1 fear that has nothing to do with me, Mr. Silver." "And I was dismissed from my post." he went on imperturbably. "On Mr. Jarwin's advice," she in- formed him quickly. There was no need for you to be retained, But I be- lieve that you were given a year's salary in lieu of notice." "That is so," he admitted, "1 am obliged to you and to Mr. Jarwin for the money, although it is not a very large sum. Considering 'what I did for Sir Hubert, and how he built up his fortune out of my brains, I think that I have been treated shabbily." Lady Agnes rose, and moved tow- ards the fireplace to touch the ivory button of the electric bell, "On that point I refer you to Mr. Jarwin," she said coldly, "This interview has last- ed long enough and ran lead to no- thing." "It nit*, lead to something un- pleasant unless you listen to me, said Silver acidly, "1 advise you not to have me turned out, Lady Agnes." "What do you mean?" She dropped the hand she had extended to ring the bell, and faced the smooth -faced creature suddenly, "I don't know what you are talking about." "If you will sit down, Lady Agnes, I can explain." "I can receive your explanation standing," said the widow, frowning, "Be brief, please." "Very well. To put the matter iu a nutshell, I want five thousand pounds." "Five thousand pounds!" she echo,, el, aghast. "On account," said Silver blandly. "on account, Lady Agnes," "And for what reason?" "Sir Hubert was a gypsy," he said again, and with a significant look, "Well?" "He stopped at the camp near Ab- bot's Wood," "Well? "There is a gypsy girl thele called Chaldea." "Chaldea! Chaldea!" muttered the willow, passing her hand across her brow. "I have heard that name. Oh, disgrace, and from being entirely sub-, questioningly at him. With his foxy yes, Miss Greehy mentioned it to me as the name of a girl who was sitting as Mr. Lambert's model." "Yes," assented Silver, grinning. "'Slie -is a very beautiful girl." The color rushed again to the wo- man's cheeks, but she controlled her emotions with an effort. "So Miss Greeby told rale!" She knew that the man was hinting that Lambert ad mired The girl in question, but her pride prevented her admitting the knowledge. "Chaldea is being painter] as Esmeralda to the Quasi -mode of her lover, a Servian called; Kara, as I have been informed, Mr, Silver. But what has all this to do with me?" "Don't be in a hurry, Lady Agnes, It will take time to explain." "How dare you take this tone with me?" demanded the widow, clenching her hands. "Leave the room, sir, or I shall have you turned out." "Oh, I shall leave since you wish it," replied Silver, rising slowly and smoothing his silk hat with his sleeve, "But of course I shall try and earn the reward you offered, by tak- ing the letter to the police," Agness was so surprised that she closed again the door she had opened for her visitor's exit. "What letter? "That one which was written to in- veigle Sir Hubert to The Manor on the night he was murdered," replied Silver slowly, and suddenly raising his eyes he looked at her straightly. "I don't understand," sbe said in a puzzled way. "I have never heard that such a letter was in existence, Where Is it?" "Chaldea has it, and will not give it up unless she receives live thous- and pounds," answered the man glib- ly. "Give it to me and it passes into your possession, Lady Agnes." "Give you what?" "Five thousand pounds — on ac- count." "On account of blackmail. How dare you make such a proposition to me?" "You know," said Silver pointedly. "I know nothing. It is the first time I have heard of any letter, Who wrote' it, may I ask?" "You know," said Silver again, Lady Agnes was so insulted by kis triumphant look that she could have struck his grinning face. However, she had too strong a nature to lower herself in this way, and pointed to a chair. "Let me ask you a few ques- tions, Mr. Silver," she said imperi- ously. 41 Oh, I an quite ready to answer whatever you choose to ash," he re- torted, taking his seat again and sec- retly surprised at her self•eontrol. "You say that Malden holds a let- ter which inveigled my husband to his death?" demanded Lady Agnes coolly. "Yes. And she wants five thousand pounds for it." "Why doesn't she give it police?" "One thousand pounds is not en- ough for the letter. It is worth more —to some people," and Silver raised his pale eyes again. "To me, I presume you mean;" then when he bowed, she continued iter examination, "The five thousand pounds you intimate is of account, yet you say that Chaldea will deliver the letter for that sum." "To me," rejoined the ex -secretary impudently. "And when it is in my possession, I can give it to yon for twenty thousand pounds." Lady Agnes laughed in his face. "I ant too good a business woman to make such a bargain," she said with a shrug, ""Smell, yon know best." replied Sil- ver, imitating her shrug. "I know nothing; I am quite in tite dark as to the reason for your black- mailing. Mr. Silver." "That is a nasty word. Lady Agnes." "it is the only word which seems to suit the situation. Why should 1 give twenty -live thousend pounds for this letter?" "Its production will place the pol- ice on the track of the assassin." "And is not that what I desire? Why did I offer a _reward of nuc thousand pounds if I did not hope that the wretch who murdered- my husband. should 11e brought to jus- tice?" Silver exhibited unfeigned surin•ise, "You wish that?" "Certainly I do, Where was this let- ter discovered?" "Chaldea went to the tent of -your husband in the camp and found it in the pocket of his coat. He apparently left it behind- by mistake when he went t0 watch?" "Watch?" to the Mrs, Epstein was an overly eon-. scientious person. Therefor, when she engaged a new maid, she asked as many questions as are asked in a civil service examination. "I-Tave you," she asked sternly. "any religions views?" "No, ma'am 1 Haven't answered the girl, "hut I've got some dandy snapshots of Niagara Fails and the. Great Lakes," Want and Icor Sale arls 1 week 25e - THURSDAY, NOV. 23, 1939 PROFESSIONAL CARDS MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC Dr, E. A. McMaster, M.B., Graduate of University of Toronto: J. D. 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