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Updated: June 24, 2025
The pavilion it had been built by the last proprietor, Northmour's uncle, a silly and prodigal virtuoso presented little signs of age.
I was obliged to disclose myself in your interest; but if Northmour learned my presence it might be worse than disagreeable for me." "Do you know," she asked, "to whom you are speaking?" "Not to Mr. Northmour's wife?" I asked, by way of answer. She shook her head. All this while she was studying my face with an embarrassing intentness. Then she broke out "You have an honest face.
My name is Cassilis Frank Cassilis. I lead the life of a vagabond for my own good pleasure. I am one of Northmour's oldest friends; and three nights ago, when I addressed him on these links, he stabbed me in the shoulder with a knife." "It was you!" she said. "Why he did so," I continued, disregarding the interruption, "is more than I can guess, and more than I care to know.
I told her by what series of accidents I had come to witness their disembarkation, and how I had determined to remain, partly from the interest which had been wakened in me by Northmour's guests, and partly because of his own murderous attack.
There was no sign of disorder, but, on the contrary, the rooms were unusually clean and pleasant. I found fires laid, ready for lighting; three bedrooms prepared with a luxury quite foreign to Northmour's habits, and with water in the ewers and the beds turned down; a table set for three in the dining-room; and an ample supply of cold meats, game, and vegetables on the pantry shelves.
Northmour's exceptional violence of temper made it no easy affair for him to keep the peace with anyone but me; and as he respected my silent ways, and let me come and go as I pleased, I could tolerate his presence without concern. I think we called each other friends.
I told her by what series of accidents I had come to witness their disembarkation, and how I had determined to remain, partly from the interest which had been awakened in me by Northmour's guests, and partly because of his own murderous attack.
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