"Has Tera told you how she accused herself of this murder?"
"Yes," Johnson sighed. "The poor child is yet a savage at heart, I fear; but in her own way she is heroic and honest. I don't defend the falsehoods she told, but her action shows one thing clearly--it shows how well she loves you."
"Oh! Tera's a good sort, Mr. Johnson. Of course you didn't believe her guilty."
"No, I did not. I have a very good reason to disbelieve it. John Finland"--Johnson laid his hand on the young man's arm--"it is on this very matter I wish to consult you. I know who killed Zara Lovell."
"You do? This will be good news for Rachel. Who?"
"Korah Brand!"
[CHAPTER XXIII]
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"Korah Brand!" repeated Jack, in amazement. This was the very last name he had expected to hear. "Your pet missionary!--what on earth do you mean?"
"He killed Zara--I am certain of it," answered Johnson, positively; "though for the present I grant you I have no proof. Now, let us see what is best to be done."