approaching to excitement in this strong-hearted, vigilant-eyed,
self-contained woman, and the sight of such emotion amazed her. But for
this woman and her feelings she cared nothing whatever; and so in the
midst of her words she waved her hand and interrupted her.

"I'm tired," she said; "I can not stand any more excitement just now. I
wish to be alone."

At this. Mrs. Dunbar arose and walked wearily out of the room.

One thing at least Edith considered as quite evident front Mrs. Dunbar's
agitation and eager championship of "Leon," and that was that this Leon
had all along been a confederate of Wiggins and this woman, and that the
so-called "Lieutenant Dudleigh" had been one of the same band of
conspirators. It seemed evident now to her that the whole plot had been
contrived among them. Perhaps Wiggins was to get one half of the estate,
and this Leon Dudleigh the other half.

Still she did not feel altogether sure, and in order to ascertain as
near as possible the truth as to her present position and prospects, she
determined to see Wiggins himself.

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CHAPTER XXX.