A Daughter of Delilah — page 151: what you’re looking at

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142 “THE NOTES WERE MADE BY ME!" than the ordinary human shark. He knew me years ago before I attained my majority, and my name put aside any doupts he may have had if the papers had been offered to him by Edgar alone.”’ | . ‘“‘And you never had any suspicion about those notes, St. Leonards?”’ ‘‘Suspicion?”’ His lordship laughed good-humoredly. ‘‘T don’t think the name of Jabez Alston is likely to be questioned for so paltry a sum!’’ he said. ‘‘AndI don’t think that I shall‘ever be called upon to pay dishonored notes bearing your signature. ’’ “St. Leonards,’’ the millionaire replied, hoarsely, ‘‘you - must know little of business matters to dream for one mo- ment that I would attach my name to those wretched things.’’ _ His lordship leaned forward, a look of horror on his face. ‘‘Do you mean to tell me that they are is He hesitated, and Jabez Alston added: ‘‘Forgeries! Yes, St. Leonards, my only son has de- scended to this! I say it with shame. This Jew, this Solo- mon, has been here—I have taken up the accursed paper. It is safely hidden in my safe. Now to save him from this hellish woman! If he cannot satisfy her he will resort to his penmanship again. He is enthralled!’ ‘“‘Heavens! how horrible!’’ his lordship murmured. ‘‘My dear Alston, Iam positive that she cares nothing for Edgar. She dislikes very young men—I know it. Like all of her class, she worships money and what money will buy. She will fool him to the top of his bent, despising GEomicbooks (Eo)