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He got up early the next morning, and before breakfasting he despatched a telegraphic message to the banking-house in St. Gundolph Lane. It was from Henry Maddison Dunbar to William Balderby, and it consisted of these words: "Pray come to me directly, at the George, Winchester. A very awful event has happened; and I am in great trouble and perplexity. Bring a lawyer with you.
Maddison, as that would be a distinct conspiracy, but we will agree to suspend our present action, and to do nothing without communicating with you." She moved to the desk, and drew out her cheque book. "I will do it," she said. "Give me a pen, please." There was not the slightest sign of emotion on either of their faces.
"Do you know, I like this," Helen said softly. "I think it is so much better than a dinner party, or going out anywhere." "See what a difference the presence of a distinguished man of letters makes," laughed Lady Thurwell. "Now, only a few hours ago, we were dreading a very dull evening Helen as well as myself. How nice it was of you to take pity on us, Mr. Maddison!"
"Pairfectly," said the Baron, much relieved; "to lay a certain case before a certain lady. Zat is so, yes, exactly." Father and son glanced at one another. "Your delicacy does you honor, very great honor," said Mr. Maddison; "but business is business, Lord Tulliwuddle, and I should like to hear your proposition more precisely stated. In fact, sir, I like to know just where I am."
With a gentle smile and a deprecatory gesture the Count answered, "I am convinced that Miss Maddison is all indeed, more than all your eloquence has painted. On the other hand, I trust that you will not be disappointed in my friend Tulliwuddle." Mr. Maddison crossed his legs and interlocked his fingers like a man about to air his views. This, in fact, was what he proceeded to do.
Ordered to be transported for fourteen years. Thomas Maddison, convicted at the same Assizes of burglary. Ordered to be transported for seven years. James Donnington, convicted at the same Assizes of stealing a lamb. Ordered to be transported for seven years. Samuel Brown, convicted at the same Assizes of stealing a mare. Ordered to be transported for the term of his natural life.
One was Bernard Maddison, another Mr. Benjamin Levy, and the third his artist friend. In an ordinary case, with three men starting from a given point in North Italy at the same time, the odds seem in favor of their all reaching their destination at the same time. As it happened, however, there was another factor to be considered, which had its due result.
Both telegrams were conscientiously attended to, and when Bernard Maddison drove out of the station his hansom was followed by two others. There was nothing very suspicious about his movements. First of all he was set down at his club, which meant a wait of an hour and a half for his watchers.
But Bernard Maddison never carried himself more proudly than when he bowed to Lord Lathon, and left the court that morning. At home Helen was eagerly waiting for the news. She had no need to ask, for her father's face was eloquent. "Is it very bad?" she whispered. He looked away from her with a queer feeling in his throat.
Why could he not go to school to-morrow, and then challenge Ernest to combat? But he might challenge Ernest without going to school... He had never fought a real fight, but the sight of his enemy's thin, peaky body was encouraging. "Now, Jeremy, dear," said Miss Maddison, "it's your turn to hide..." Soon they all went in to tea.
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