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Krill's early life which Hurd thought would prove of interest to the woman. In one way and another the case was becoming plain and clear, and the detective made sure that he would gain the reward. The irony of the thing was, that Mrs. Krill, with a view to throwing dust in the eyes of the law, had offered a bribe of one thousand pounds for the discovery of the assassin.
Krill raised her thick white eyebrows, and shrugged her plump shoulders, and made a graceful motion with her white, be-ringed hand. "Is there any need for me to explain?" she said calmly. "I think there is every need," cried Beecot, sharply. "I shall not allow Miss Norman to lose her fortune or " "Or lose it yourself, sir. I quite understand.
I have only a few clothes. Mr. Pash said that Mrs. Krill would take everything. Let me marry you, darling," she whispered coaxingly, "and we can live in your garret. I will cook and mend, and be your own little wife." Beecot groaned. "Don't tempt me, Sylvia," he said, putting her away, "I dare not marry you. Why, I have hardly enough to pay the fees.
Krill, whose ears were very sharp. "Yes, I know that town. Why do you mention it?" "The opal serpent brooch with which your husband's lips were fastened was pawned there." "I remember," said Mrs. Krill, calmly. "Mr. Pash told me. It has never been found out how the brooch came to fasten the lips so horrible it was," she shuddered. "No.
Krill she didn't like it, so got to bed with the child." "How old was the child?" "Maud? Oh, you might say she was thirteen or fifteen. I can't be sure of her age. What's up?" For Hurd, seeing in this admission a confirmation that Maud was either not Krill's child or was illegitimate, and could not inherit the money, had showed his feelings.
Lemuel Krill, alias Aaron Norman, must have had good reason to change his name and to exhibit terror at the sight of the brooch. And the reason he dreaded, whatever it might be, had been the cause of his mysterious and tragic death. But Paul said nothing of these thoughts and there was silence for a few minutes. "Lor," said Deborah again, "and I never knew.
Krill, who kept darting anxious glances at her daughter. "And you sha'n't take my mother away," she cried threateningly. "I don't want to make a scandal in the neighborhood," said Hurd, taking a small whistle from his pocket, "but if I blow this my man out there will call the nearest policeman, and then " "There is no need," interrupted Mrs. Krill, who had recovered her self-control.
"Not millions," said Pash, hastily. "The newspapers have exaggerated the amount. Five thousand a year, madam, and it is left to Sylvia." "Who is Sylvia?" asked Mrs. Krill, in the words of Shakespeare's song. "She is the daughter of Mr. Norman," said Paul, quickly, "and is engaged to marry me." Mrs.
For the next day or two Paul was kept closely to work in the office, reading a number of tales which were awaiting his judgment. After hours, he several times tried to see Billy Hurd, but was unable to meet him. He left a note at the Scotland Yard office, asking if Hurd had received his communication regarding Mrs. Krill, and if so, what he proposed to do concerning it.
"I do," answered Mrs. Krill, who saw through his design, "but apparently that subject is as distasteful as a discussion about Mr. Hay." "Both subjects are rather personal, I admit, Mrs. Krill. However, if you have anything to tell me, which you would like Miss Norman to hear, I am willing to listen." "Ah! Now you are more reasonable," she answered in a pleased tone. "It is simply this, Mr.
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