The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-10-24
MRS. ANNIE GREEN.
CHAPTER K.


 Brown stood surveying me with an air of contemptuous triumph. The woman whom he had introduced as my wife turned to the scoundre and said
 " told you that he would spurn me ; l knew that he would. Sometimes James is all affection, then again-oh, I cannot bear to think ot his treatment of me. really believe he is losing his mind must leave this house at orce. must go to my desolate home and hide my humiliation"
 became strangely calm for man of my impetuous nature. When the woman passed out, stepped into the hall and addressed Mrs. Green, who, having re- covered from the shock occasioned by the appearance of the strange visitor, stood coldly surveying the scene. "Mrs. Green" said l, "please listen to me. scarcely know what to say, but"
 should think, sir, that the less you say, the better"
 Dou fcprOdCn me unJuStly.
 Brown laughed. "Colonel Brown, will address you presently" said l, then turning to Mrs. Green, 1 added "Madam acknowledge that appearances are against me. have been caught in trap which only a master of villainy's art could have devised. pledge you my word and honor as gentleman that never saw that woman beiore."
 "As a gentleman P Brown repeated with derisive snicker.
 "She was hired" continued, paying no attention to Brown, "by wolf, and having played her part on the stage, she has gone doubtless to appear as another character"
 "Why do you persist in pleading to me, MT Barker. assure you am not so deeply concerned in the matter If the woman is your wife, why, l suppose you had perfect right to marry her. am sure you were under no obligations to me-"
 Don't gore me with indifference. As friend, if as nothing closer, you should be willing to assist me in clearing up" am willing to assist you. What do you suggest9"
 "That Cartwright may be sent for. am sure that his testimony will satisfy you"
 "Yes," said Brown, "let us send for Cartwright. Send your carriage for him, Mrs. Green.
 "Let me go for him P asked.
 Certainly" Mrs. Green replied.
 That is unnecessary" Brown inter- posed. A servant can bring him just as well and, in the meantime, we can have the plasure of your company"
 sOiH go," l insisted.
 see no objection" replied Mrs. Green.
 few minutes later, WIS seated in carriage. had told the driver to make the best possible time for l was afraid that Brown would communicate with Cartwright When left the house, Brown was exceedingly nervous and could not help but feel that the hour of my vindication was at hand.
 found Cartwright sitting in his room. Twas so eager that could scarcely ex- plain my object in making such an ab- rupt call.
 Cartwright" said I, "come with me. have carriage at the door. For God s sake, don't hesitate. can explain as we ride"
 My dear boy" he replied, " sit down and wait until finish this article. I've got frst.rate plot for humorous thing and don't want to lose it. By the way, did you read my"
 Humorous thunder, Cartwright l! This is no time for drolley."
 Not for you, perhaps, but it is for me You sec make my living by nonsense" "But can't you be sensible just one time 2'
 For one time only2 No, I am afraid not. You see might get a taste of it and like it so well that my profession would become endangered. Look here, you seem to have forgotten that am a man of resentment. Didn't come around b ~ressle with my wardrobe, did you r