The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-12-25
am anxious to find : doctor NAMED

you in his company
He scowled viciously. 81 know nc
man of the name. Good-morning."
He raised his hat and strobe away.
was not going to lose him like that
quickened my pace and came up with
him.
81 must beg of you to tell me where
can find him. must see him upon
an important matter. 1t is no use de.
nying that he is a friend of yours
He hesitated, then halted. "You are
strangely importunate, sir. Perhaps
you will tell me your reason for youl
statement thst the man you seek is my
friend?"
81 saw You arm in arm with him."
where, may ask?'
''In Turin-last spring. Outside San
Giovanni.
He looked at me attentively. "Yes. ]
remember your face, now. You are
one of those young men who insulted
lady, and whom l swore to chastise.' -
mo insult was meant, but even had
It been SO, it might be passed over
now"
mo insult! / have killed man fo,
less than your friend said to me!''
please remember | said nothing. But
that matters little. 1t was on behalf OF
his niece Pauline, that l wish to see
DIR. Ccneri."
A look of utter establishment spread
over his face. "What Lave YOU to dc
with his nieceP" he asked. roughly.
THAT is his business and mine. Now
tell me where | can find him."
"What is your name?" he asked curt
ly.
colbert Vaughan.
''What are you?"
"An English gcntleman-no.hin2
more"
He remained thoughtful for few
seconds. al can take you to Ceneri, -
he said, ''but first must know what
you want. with him. and why you men,
ton Pauline's name? The street is not
the place to talk Inlet us 90 else
wherer
| led him to my hotel. to room where
we could talk at our ease
''Now, Mr.. Vaughan. he said, 'an-
swer my question, and | may see my
way to helping you. What has Pauline
March to do with the matter?"
''She is my wife-that is all"
He sprang to his feet-a fierce Italian
oath Kissed from his lips. His face was
white with rage.
Your wife?" he shouted. "You lie
i say you lier'
IroSe, furious as himself, but more
collected.
Il told you, sir. that 1 am an En-
glish gentleman. Either YOU will apol-
Ogize for your words or / will kick YOU
out of the room"
He struggled with his passion and
curbed it. Il apologize" he said. Il
was wrong. Does Ceneri know it?'' he
asked sharply.
Certainly; he was present when we
We're married.
His passion once more seemed upon
the point of mastering him. ..Tradi-
torer' / heard him whisper fiercely to
himself. Ingannatore!' Then he
turned to me with composed features.
IF so l have nothing more to do
save to congratulate you, Mr.. Vaughan.
Your fortune is indeed enviable. Your
wife is beautiful, and of course good.
You will find her a charming compan-
ion."
Thank YOU" said quietly. s.now
perhaps you win give me the informal
ton want"
You are not very devoted bride
groom, Mr.. Vaughan" said the fellow
mockingly. .'If Ceneri was at your
wedding it could only have occurred a
few days ago. 1t must be important
business which tears you from the side
of your BRIDE
g 1t is important business"
Then fear it must wait few DAYS.
Ceneri is not in Geneva. But | have
reason to think he may be here in about
a weeks time. | shall see him, and will
tell him you are here
Let me know where to find him and
l will call upon him. l must speak
with him.
Il imagine that viii be as the doctor
chooses. | can only make known your
wishes to him."
He bowed and left me. I felt that
even now it was doubtful whether |
should succeed in obtaining the inter-
view with the mysterious doctor. 1t
depended entirely whether he chose to
grant it. He might come to Geneva
and go away again without my being
any the wiser, unless his friend or him
self sent me some communication.
idled away week, and then began
to fear that Ceneri had made up his
mind to keep out of my way. But it
was not so. A letter came one morn
ing. 1t contained a few words only.
You wish to see me. A carriage will
call for you at eleven o'clock. NJ. c."
At eleven O'Clock an ordinary hired
drove up to the hotel. The
driver inquired for Mr.. Vaughan. 1
stepped in without word, and was
driven to a small house outside the
town. Upon being shown into a room
found the doctor seated at a table |
covered with newspapers and letters.
He rose, and shaking my hand begged |
me to be seated.
''You have come to Geneva to see me,
hear. Mr.. Vaughan?'
..Yes. l wished to ask YOU some |
questions respecting my wife,
~ will answer all | can-but there |
Ire many shall doubtless refuse to re-
ply to. You remember my stipula-
ion?"
''Yes. but why did You not make me
aware of my wife's peculiar mental
'tate?"
You had seen her yourself several
lines. Her state was the same as when
'he first proved so attractive to you. 1 i
I'M sorry you should think yourself
-
why not have told me everything?
Then / cnnld haro hlnn,oa No nna :,