The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-02-13

when he discovered the true position Of
affairs to give color to the statement
that he was of unsound mind.
The first thing was to induce Anthony
to come to Horace street at an hour
suitable for development of the plot
Ceneri made his preparations; gave his
instructions to his confederates, and
then wrote to his nephew begging him
to call upon him that night and hear
his explanation of matters.
Perhaps Anthony mistrusted his rel
alive and his associates more than was
suspected ANY way, he replied by de-
Ginning the invitation, but suggested
that his uncle should call upon him in
stead. Then by Macari's advice, Pauline
was made the innocent means of Turing
her brother to the fatal house. Ceneri
expressed his perfect indifference as to
where the meeting took place, but,
being very much engaged. postponed it
for a day or two. He then told Pauline
that as business would keep him from
home until late the next night, it would
be good opportunity for her to spend
some time with her bro.her-she had
better ask bm to come and see her dur
ing his absence. As he also wanted to
see Anthony she must endeavor to keep
him until his return.
Pauline, suspecting nothing, wrote to
her brother. and, saying she should be
all alone until late at night, begged him
to come to her. or, If he would. take her
to some place of amusement They went
to the theater together, and it was
twelve o'clock before he brought her
back to Horace street. No doubt she
begged him to remain with her awhile
perhaps against his will. Awful as
the shock of what followed was to the
girl, it must have been doubly so when
she knew that her entreaties had led
him to his death.
The brother and sister sat alone for
some time; then Ceneri and his two
friends made their appearance. An
ter. but made the best Of matters and
greeted his uncle civilly Macari he
simply turned his back rpo,.
1t was no part of Ceneri's plan that
any act of violence or restraint should
take place in the presence of Pauline.
Whatever was to be done should be
done when Anthony was about to leave
the house. Then he might be seized
and conveyed to the cellar, his cries, if
needful. being stiiied. Pauline was to
know nothing about it. Arrangements
had been made for her to 90 on the
morrow to a friend of her uncle's, with
whom she was to stay, ignorant of the
purport of the business which suddenly
called the plotters away.
Pauline, said Ceneri, 81 think you
had better go to bed. Anthony and L
have some affairs to speak about"
Il will wait until Anthony leaves.
she said, '.but if you want to talk ] will
go into the other room.
So saving, she passed through the
folding doors and went to the piano,
where she sat playing and singing for
her own amusement.
1T is too late to talk about business
tonight, said Anthony" as his sister
left the room.
"You had better take this opportu-
nifty. l find 1 must leave England to-
morrow
Anthony having no wish to let his
uncle escape without an explanation,
reSeated himself.
VERY WE'LL" he said; '.but there is no
need to have strangers present.
..They are scarcely strangers. They
are friends of mine, who will vouch for
the truth of what am going to say"
Il will not have my affairs talked
about before \ man like that. said
Anthony. with e motion OF contempt
toward Macari.
The two men were conversing in 4
low tone. Pauline was not far off, and
neither wished to alarm her by high
words or by the appearance of pend
ing quarrel; but Macari heard the re-
mark and saw the gesture. HIS eyes
blazed and he leaned forward toward
young March.
1T may be in few days" he said,
..you will be willing enough to give ne
freely the gift you refused a short time
ago."
Ceneri noticed that the speakers right
hand was inside the breast of his coat,
but this being favorite attitude of his,
thought nothing of it.
Anthony did not condescend to reply.
He turned from the man with look of
utter contempt look which, no
doubt. drove Macari almost beside him.
self with rage.
Before We talk about anything
else he said to his uncle, Il shall in
sist that from now Pauline is placed
under nv care. Neither she nor her
fortune shall become the prey of low
bred, bcggarly Italian adventurer like
this man, your friend. :"
These were the last words the poor
boy ever spoke. Macari took one
step toward him - he made no ex-
climation of rage-hisSed out no oath
which might warn his victim. Grasped
in his right hand the long bright steel
leaped from its lurking place, and as
Antony March looked up, and then
threw himself back in his chair to avoid
him. the blow was struck downward
with all the force of that strong arm
the point Of the dagger entering jus.
below the collar-5one, and absolutely
transfixing the heart Anthony March
was silenced forereri
Then. even as be fell. Pauline's song
stopped, and her cry of horror rang
through the room. From her seat ut
the piano she could see what had hap
pened. Is it any wonder that the sight
bereft her of her senseS9
Macari was standing over his victim.
Ceneri was stupefed at the crime
which in q moment had obvia; ed any
necessity for carrying out his wild plot.
The only one who seemed in possession
of his wits was Petroff. 1t WAS inn
perative that Pauline should be silenced.
Her cries would alarm the neighbors.