The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-02-17

convinced that Clarence had been treacher.
ously dealt with. But his nature was such
that he could control the most impatient da-
slres OF his soul, if by giving item utter
ance he were sure evil might accrue. Thus
hxed purpose Of vengeance on Clarence
soul. ~ ~' '1'0''
James dalton was man Of wealth as we'll
as sense; but was SO reserved and unos-
tentauous that his most intimate friends
knew little as to his financial standing.
aaucn OF his time was spent in the Ola
World in search Of subjects for his pencil.
ior he was an artist by profession. and in
his search labored so incessantly that his
health finally succumbed 10 the strain.
Becoming uneasy, and desiring once more
to see his native land, he left Switzerland
and returned to America. After arriving in
port, lie set about arranging his business.
determining to visit, Immediately after, his
old school friend and brother artist. Clar
ence Suydam. The shock he feceived at
the intelligence Of his death Clarice could
not have comprehent.ed unless she had
known OF the strange scene Mr.. Dalton wit
messed in the quiet Of the night OF the ninth
of October.
In the conrse of bis walk, James Dalton's
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whom Clarice Suydam had accused OF the
murder, and he groaned as he contemplated
the fearful duty which might devolve uron.
him should it be proven that she indeed was
tho prime mover in the plot. Thus think
ing, he stepped off the curb at Broadway
and Fulton Street, just behind an elegantly
attired woman, who was accompanied by o
gentleman OF fne appearance, who assisted
her cavalierly to cross.
The appearance OF the lady was SO strik-
ing as to attract the young mans attention
at once. She was handsome, with large
black eyes, full red lips and ruddy cheeks,
aud o complexion clear as the olive.
The gentleman was rather good-lookinc,
and arrayed in the height OF fashion.
Mr. Dalton was SO near these two that he
could have touched them
They were conrersing in low tones, bu.
he could hear every word, and the very first
sentence spoken by the man caused him to
start.
.'Rather than she should fail, I'd use the
knife myself!''
'.Fooiish George" said the woman
foolish! You would not have the courage
to take another's Ii
A nudge from the elbow of the man cut
short the woman's speech, and both turned
countable impulse, stepped briskiy up to
them and inquired the way to Chatham
Street.
The woman, with a beaming smile, which
sent thrill to James Daltosis untrameled
heart, directed him, while the man peered
keenly into his face with ferrit eyes.
Mr.. Dalton bowed and s.Auutered on in
the direction indicated. But, once out Of
their sight, he darted back into Ann Street,
and through Ann Street to Nassau and Full
ton. The two pedestrians had PISSED the
corner of Fulton and Nassau Streets. They
were evidently on their way to the ferry.
Were they on a mission of crime, or were
they plotting mischief? The strange cor
nection between the few words dropped by
the man and the thoughts continually in
James Dalton's mind, must have impressed
him so that he could not resis: the tenpta-
ton to follow then, for follow them he did,
taking the same car ct the other side of the
river.
It was yet early, and the car was well
filed, but the young man did not go inside
for fear of being recognized. He stood on
the front platform and watched every pas
senger who got of. One after another thew
vacated the vehicle, till only one person be
side the fashicnably -attired man and woman
vas left
At last, ut the corner of Gates Avenue and
Patchen the car stopped and the man and
woman clighted.
James Dalton waited till he saw them
on the sidewalk aud then jumped quickly
Off and followed leisurely.
The avenue they We're on WAS only par
TALLY built. there being bat few houses
scattered here and there. Opposite small
frame church, stood handsome house,
some distance In from the read, and sur
rounded by what seemed, in the uncertain
light, to be well-kept grounds. This house
the travellers from New York entered.
Il am satisfied muttered Mr.. James
Dalton. ''What beautiful wonan!" he
added.
He took careful survey of the surround
ings and returned to New York.