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The sum was not complete, but it was one which he knew would end his career and bring him into the dock of a criminal court, and Weirmarsh and others would stand beside him.
He, a brilliant British soldier with a magnificent record, honoured by his sovereign, was, after all, but a tool of that obscure doctor, the man who had come into his life to rescue him from bankruptcy and disgrace. When he reflected he bit his lip in despair. Yet there was no way out none! Weirmarsh had really been most generous.
The butler, being told there was no answer, bowed and withdrew, but a few seconds later the door reopened, and he announced: "Dr. Weirmarsh, Sir Hugh!" WHEN Sir Hugh entered his cosy study he found the doctor seated at his ease in the big chair by the fire.
When the doctor and Sir Hugh faced each other there was a painful silence for a few seconds. To Weirmarsh Trendall was known by sight, therefore the criminal saw that the game was up, and that Sir Hugh had risked his own reputation in betraying him. "You infernal scoundrel!" cried the doctor angrily. "You to whom I have paid so many thousands of pounds have given me away!
"You speak as though I were the principal, whereas I am but the agent," Weirmarsh protested. "Principal or agent, my decision, Doctor, is irrevocable I refuse to serve your accursed ends further." "Really," laughed the other, still entirely unruffled, "your attitude to-day is quite amusing. You've got an attack of liver, and you should allow me to prescribe for you."
Only a few days ago they had parted; yet now, in the moment of her fear and apprehension, she had recalled him to her side to seek his advice and protection. She had not told him of that mysterious warning Weirmarsh had given her concerning him, or of his accurate knowledge of their acquaintanceship. She had purposely refrained from telling him this lest her words should unduly prejudice him.
"You must never meet that man again you hear! never otherwise you will discover to your cost that my serious warning has a foundation only too solid; that he is your bitterest enemy posing as your most affectionate friend." "I don't believe you, Dr. Weirmarsh!" she cried resentfully, springing to her feet. "I'll never believe you!"
I shall be here at noon and lay before you a scheme perhaps a little more practicable than the last one." And with that he reached for some matches, turned upon his heel, and rejoined the man against whom he had warned Enid the only man in the world whom he feared. Before they rose Weirmarsh had ingratiated himself with his enemy.
He's asking for you," he exclaimed. Walter went to the instrument, and through it heard the words: "The boat train has just gone, sir. Mrs. Caldwell waited for the young lady until the train went off, but she did not arrive. She seemed annoyed and disappointed. Dr. Weirmarsh has been on the platform, evidently watching also."
He had been invited three days ago, and had come there, perhaps, to taunt him with his presence in those the last few hours of his life. Only once the two men exchanged glances, for Weirmarsh was devoting all his attention to young Lady Stockbridge. But when Sir Hugh encountered the doctor's gaze he saw in his eyes open defiance and triumph.
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