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In fact, what with strong tea, hurried meals, and no exercise, Mr Marchurst used to pass an awful time with the nightmare, and although he was accustomed to look upon nightmares as visions, they were due more to dyspepsia than inspiration.
At this moment, however, Kilsip bent forward and whispered something to the Coroner, whereupon Kitty was recalled. Q. You were an actress, Miss Marchurst? A. Yes. I was on tour with Mr Theodore Wopples for some time. Q. Do you know a drama called 'The Hidden Hand'? A. Yes I have played in it once or twice. Q. Is there not a strong resemblance between your story of this crime and the drama?
Public opinion was much divided as to who the criminal was some, having heard the story of Madame's marriage, said it was her husband; others insisted Kitty Marchurst was the culprit, and was trying to shield herself behind this wild story of the hand coming from behind the curtains; while others were in favour of suicide.
Mr Marchurst, a grave, quiet man, who was the pastor of a particular sect, calling themselves very modestly 'The Elect', was hardly the kind of individual to attract a brilliant young fellow like Vandeloup, and the wonder was that he ever had such a charming daughter.
After the mystery which enveloped the death of Oliver Whyte in the hansom cab murder I hesitate giving a decided answer, in any case till everything has been thoroughly sifted; but, if not Kitty Marchurst, whom do you suspect Vandeloup? 'No; he wanted to marry me, not to kill me. 'Have you any enemy, then, who would do such a thing? 'Yes; my husband. 'But he is dead.
'Present my compliments to Madame, said Vandeloup, quickly, 'and I will wait on her as soon as possible. 'Losh save us, laddie, said McIntosh, irritably, 'you're as fu' o' fine wards as a play-actor. Have ye seen onything doon in this pit o' Tophet o' the bairn that rin away? 'Oh, Miss Marchurst! said Vandeloup, smoothly, ready with a lie at once.
They both expressed such astonishment and wonder, that Marchurst felt himself compelled to admonish them against prizing the treasures of earth above those of heaven.
'I have only been able to teach her very little, said Madame, looking affectionately at Miss Marchurst, who now stood by the table, blushing at Vandeloup's praises, 'but when we find the Devil's Lead I am going to send her home to Italy to study singing. 'For the stage? asked Vandeloup. 'That is as it may be, replied Madame, enigmatically, 'but now, M. Vandeloup, you must sing us something.
Then saying goodbye to everyone, and telling M. Vandeloup to be out at the Pactolus before noon the next day, she gathered up the reins and drove slowly down the hill, much to the delight of Mr Villiers, who was getting tired of waiting. Kitty and Vandeloup strolled off in the moonlight, while Marchurst went back to the house.
The papers said foul play was suspected, and according to the evidence of Kitty Marchurst, whom, by the way, I remember very well, the deceased had been poisoned. An examination was made of the body, but no traces of poison were found.
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