The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-11-26

tain. ''Sir, | had thought my huS-
bands position and w"ll-known inte@.
rity sufficient To shield his house OF
family from any shadow of Suspicion
DO you wish to take his son or wife in
to custodyp''
81 beg your pardon. there has been a
| mistake. DO not think, madam, that
suspect any person here. am very
sorry disturbed you. If went too
far, it was because men outside were SO
positive"
"Will you have glass of winc?-or
| stay-you have not dined. | can quite
overlook overzeal in the search after
that william" Captain Armstrong was
soon seated at the table, and George re-
sumed his own dinner
They talked about the crime, and
would-be perpetrator, and George as
sured the captain that he would him.
self join in the search if they failed to
secure him during the night.
But we will have him tonight; he is
certainly near here. and every spot of
egress is watched" said the officer. rs,
fortified with a COOL dinner and an
other apology To Mrs A, he left the
IICH W ncT
son. All her forced composure and
dignity had left her. the dreadful reve-
lation. or rather hint, that had some
thing to tell; fear made her trembie i'm
every limb - George, George" she
murmurcd.
''Be quiet, as you love me-hcre, take
this glass of wine-upOn you depends
my life-do not fail me?"
Mechanically she drank the wine,
and then motiOned him to follow her to
to the library.
This room is away from the SER
wants. What can do for you? Tell
me. for am wild with dread"
Mother, / have killed no one; still
am guilty. and yet do not deserve
death. Help me to reach New York;
there | shall be safe"
Locking the door after her. she left
the room.
John, you may 90 out for the even
| ing; here is the money for you 10 90 to
the theatre. Then she sent The housemaid
away for the evening; and gave the
| cook holiday until the following
night. Only the Kitchen girl was left.
| MARY, / have been called away to see
sick friend. Tell John to sec that the
house is properly secured for the night.
l may he absent Il week: Mr.. A
will attend TO everything here when he
returns"
Mrs. A then wrote few lines to
her husband. telling him she would re-
turn as soon rs possible. Going To her
cooks room, she took her Sunday
dress. ..Shc Is yer: stout; George is
slight; her dress will lit him" Taking
the clothing to her husbands bed
room, she told George to 90 there and
prepare for flight. Shave off your mus
tache, and leave your watch and rings
in the drawer" Quickly dressing her
self in rich travelling suit. she took q
hat and veil to her son. One of her
own cloaks served very we'll as wrap.
and then she telcphoncd for a carriage
to take her to the ten-o' clock train, 60
ing west: Nov. my boy. tell me what
you are fleeing from"
Mother, l dare not tell you-even
your motherly love might fail me!
Once l am safe, you shall know all"
From the window she saw the inspec-
ton of the cab, as it drew up before her
door; then, with low, ''come, Sarah!'
to the disguised son, she went down in
to the carriage. followed by George.
At the station a dozen policemen
were inspecting all who left the city.
''Where do you live, ladies?"
81 live--ah! here is friend who will
quickly satisfy you that / am not a per
son to need watching" and she mo-
toned to her family medical attend
ant.
Certainly; this is Madam A; her
husband is" but the mention of
her husbands name had sufliced, and
the officers withdrew.
81 am going to New York. doctor,
with my cousin, Miss Duncan"
"What!" laughed DIR. Ross, 1.-The
daughter of a soldier. and wife of one
who is terror to all law-breakers, run
nIng away from dangerp"
mo indeed; may be running into
danger. Will you kindly give us your
help to the Putnam My cousin is not
well, and wish to secure berths imme-
diately, so that she may get settled for
the night before the train moves"
AS soon as they were inside the coach
she directed the attendant to prepare
the berths. ''Good-by, doctor! Will
you tell the conductor we are perfectly
harmlessP" she said, gayly, as he turned
away.
Sarah, you take the upper berth;
and if you need anything during the
night, speak to me" said Mrs. A in
loud tones. Once inside, with the cur
tains drawn. she felt safer.
"Who is in this sleeper?' The voice
was like Captain Armstrong;, and Mrs.
A had been but few moments
quiet
1.-TWO ladies going to New York.
Just the point that william is aiming
at! Ladies! l must disturb YOU" he
called.
Mrs. A drew the curtain aside.
"Ah. it is you, Captain Armstrong. l
did not tell you was about leaving for
New York. Will you kindly give me a
document of some kind to secure my
self and cousin, Miss Duncan, from
further annoyancep"
Certainly, madam. / regret that
should have disturbed you second
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