The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-19
THE DOUBLE LIFE.

preached the entrance and looked into the room in
me sutton OF the Lady Beatrice retreated as soon
a. nc made the discovery, while Lord Hampton
When the Earl came ont Above met him with an
inquiry az 10 the state OF his daughter.
sne Is IN ner 6edchamber." SAID the Earl briefly,
moving towards the last named room.
ne opened the door. entering q sleeping apart
@ent. the couches were unoccupied and the father
te"rd Above stood u the doorway. watching him
The pretty hce-riiied pillows were plump and and
round, the white satin bedspread uoV'a m ned
sheets: no Impress OF figure was visible anywhere
Glow strange !" muttered the father. "where
He Knocked at the door or the bathroom. No one
answered. He looked in. No one was there
"Not here ~ exclaimed the Earl. in complete as
t0nlshments "Her doors are all locked, to give the
impression that she is here. She must have quilted
the house. But where could she have goneS And
whenf And hOwY
He went to her wardrobe and closets, but the bon
nets. shawls and mantles OF the LADY Beatrice were
all there. He knew well the various articles OF his
daughters wrappings, but not shawl or cloak that
he had ever seen ner wear missing.
The only evidence that threw any light upon the
subject was the discovery Of the dress she had worn
at dinner. The or mson velvet robe lay In heap on
the floor OF closet as If 1t had been hurriedly cast
there.
Lord Hampton renewed his search, looking every
where, but in vain.
The fact was incontrovertible- Lady Beatrice
"Tnis, them said the unhappy father, is the Sc
cret OF my daughters mysterious seclusions She
preteDdS to be shut here when she Is in reality
elsewhere. | comprehend now why she always re-
fuses to employ maid The mystery is deeper than
ever Where is shef Why has she gone out SO Sc
cretlyf How did she go unseenpn
He groaned IN the anguish OF his heart.
Lord Ad0we, still standing in the doorway, looked
as II Il great, good fortune had fallen to him.
He had gained clue-simple and fral, but still a
clue-to the mystery enveioping Lord Hamptons
daughter.
The Earl struggled with his emotions gained a
Fictitious camness and slowly returned to the dress
ing room. He found his guest standing near the
door, evidently waiting the signal for departure.
Beatrce Is not injured Adlowe,n he said, quietly,
not lifting his gaze. She will not return TO us this
evening. Let us go down."
He secured the door that 1t could not be opened
by any prying servant aud the two descended to the
drawing room.
Lord Adowe thought 1t best not to prolOng his
VISIT and took his leave.
1.-The Hampton mystery deepens," he muttered as
he descended the steps Of Hampton House, setting
out for the hotel at which he was temporarily stop
slaves the Lady Beatrice-no opium eating, nothing
or that kind. She's gone and for years has been In
the habit OF absenting herself In this strange man.
ner. Where does she goH Can 1t be that Geonrey
ing double life, as so long ago suspectedP must
resolve these horrible questions. must watch
hire detective-give up my whole soul to this in
her to marry me =,
The above is all of this story that will be published
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