River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-09-23

rageous conduct of which she had been
Mortified witness. Her course was
clear; she must watch him "A little
longer, and then take proceedings for
separation. Meanwhile Rev. John
had rejoined his fair friends in state
of considerable mental perturbation.
Mary Brown was really presuming too
far upon his good nature and fOrbear-
ance, and he now determined to adopt
Tampling's advice and lodge a com
plant with the police.
1T would not be bad thing" said
Tampling. "When you 90 to any place
where you are likely to meet her TO
have detective handy. You can get
one from Scotland Yard. BY the way,
we are going 10 dine at the Colonies
the day after tomorrow with Dean
PyNron and his daughters. She's very
likely TO be down upon you there, as
she seems to watch your movements
most closely.
Il was with the Deans daughters
when she met me outside the Lyceum
Luckily they did not see her"
lit might have been precious awk-
ward if they had. Well, that's what
should do ii were you"
So Mr.. Honeydrop went to Scotland
yard, and afte- much difficulty and
considerable polite banter from the
superintendent in charge he succeeded
in obtaining, for consideration, the
services of detective who would ar
rest the hapless Mary Brown if she
again attempted to eXtort money from
him or made herself otherwise ohiec-
tionable.
On the appointed day he repaired to
the exhibition with the above-mentiOn-
ed young ladies, their father, and Mr.
Tampling, and having dined, the party
proceeded to stroll in the grounds and
listen to the music discourSed by the
bands. In order to be prepared for
emergencies, Mr.. HOneydrop had
thought it advisable TO inform his
friends Of the persecution which he
had undergone ut the hands of Miss
Brown during his visit to London.
The Dean was nightly amused, and the
ladies were also disposed to treat the
whole affair in a spirit of levity, which
somewhat disappointed Mr.. Honey
| drop who did not quite see the joke.
II Thoughts it better to mention it, in
case the creature ventured to annoy
you" he said, apologetically.
20, never mind u.s." said the elder
Miss PyXton, laughing; 1--WE can take
care of ourselves.
Il am very glad TO hear it, !" said Mr..
Honeydrop; ''but it is most veXatious,
Notwithstanding. However, / have
asked detective to look after her to-
night.
In the crowd it happened that the
| Dean and Mr.. Tampling, who could
| talk as fluently upon church matters as
upon any other subject, got separated
/ from the rest, and presently one of the
/ girls announced that she was tired and
wanted seat. This was not easily
| found. for the place was crowded, but
At length the trio cast anchor in a
somewhat secluded part of the gar
| dens. Mr.. Honeydrop felt nervous and
( i'll at ease; he did not half like the
prospect of being seized upon in his
| present company.
20. Mr.. Honeydrop, suddenly cried
Miss PyXton. do you mind going af-
ter that tall gentleman in the Inver-
ness cape over there and telling him
want TO speak to him? He's our cous-
in, YOU knOw-Capt. Pyxton-and
haven't seen him for months"
Certainly, if you don't object TO be-
ing left alone for few moments
Not at ALL" And Honeydrop oe-
parted on his quest. But the crowd
prevented him from at once ovcrtaK-
ing the Captain, and it was some min
utes before he succeeded in bringing
him back. When he at length return
ed, the face of his fair friends wore
curious expression, and he could see
that something remarkable had hap
pened.
Take Us back to our father, please,
Mr.. Honeydrop, said Miss Pyxtou
Anything wrong?' inquired the
clergyman, nervously.
We'll, she answered withsa forced
laugh, 1--WE have had the pleasure of a
very singular interview with your lady,
friend. | think she must bc rather
mad. She abused YOU in the most vio-
lent manner. and warned us that you
were an abandoned reprobate and n
wolf in sneep's clothing"
This is too outrageousn' exclaimed
Mr.. Honeydrop, highly indignant. 81
will have her given into custody at
once. She has on several occasions
attempted TO extOrt money from me by
threats, which is surely enough
And IS soon as he had deposited his
companions with their father, Mr..
Honeydrop sought out his friend the
detective, and informed him of the
state of the case. That worthy eX-
pressed his willingness to take the lady
into custody at once; and, after once
more detailing her description, Mr..
Honeydrop left tae Colonies, for he felt
in DO mood to encounter frther un-
pleasantness. Meanwhile Miss PyXtOn
noticed that she was being followed by
the same mysterious individual who
had accOsted her, and the fact caused
her considerable annoyance and indig-
nation.
Beg pardon. miss, said a voice in
her ear, "but is that the woman who
has been troubling you? I'm detect
i've. Mr.. Honeydrop told me all
about it.
Yes said Miss Pyxtou. pointing
out rather shabbily dressed female in
black; THAT is the person. I'm sure
poor Mr.. Honeydrop will be much
obliged if you will see after her"
I'm going to Miss, replied the de-
tective.
Mr., Honeydrop arrived at his friend 5
chambers before Mr.. Tampling had re-
turned, and began to endeavor, by the
help of cigar and a review, to forget
the unpleasant events of the evening.
He had been thus engaged for an hour
or so, when he was startled by receiv-
ing the following telegram:
In terrible trouble. Come at once.
MATILDA HONEYDROP.
Good gracious!' cried Mr. Honey
drop. ''she must be i'll, or something
awful must have happened" Aud he
seized a Bradshaw, emitting in his
haste to notice the name of the office
from which the telegram had been
sent out. There was mail-train
which started for the north in half an
hour, and, hastily throwing few
things into a handbag, Mr.. Honeydrop
left without delay for the railway
station.
Meanwhile the detective had carried
out his instructions. He had bounced
upon the unhappy Mrs. Honeydrop,
who in the transports of her jealousy
had been foolish enough to warn the
| Miss PyxtOns against the wiles of her
husband. and marched her of to the
police station.
What for?" she gasped in terror
and Amusement.
Irving To cxtort money from the