The Irish standard., 1888-04-21
UNDER A CLOUD (;
Clearing Himself.
A Thrilling ard Absorbing Story
o; a Great Crime.
BY JENNIE DAVIS BURTON.
AUTHOR OF "HER LIES SECRET.
AND OTHER STORIES.


AUTHOR OF "HER LIES SECRET.
AND OTHER STORIES.
ICopyrigbted 1853, by the A. N. Kellogg News
paper Company. Ali Rights Reserved.
Thinking OF l. made his cad ache, and
he turned his face to the wall, trying to put
the whole matter out of his mind. He
dropped into g dream haunted sleep: in
which the murderous ruf6an appeared
wearing Lyman Childcr's face, while Ingot
held back the arm with which he was try.
ing to strike,
A rustic Of sillzen garments i'll the room
and tho sound of voices aroused him. Tie
started up 10 see Carol Childer stand smil-
ing near him, while q fragrant rose which
had just dropped from her little gloved hand
lay upon his pillow.
GLOW 10 YOU do, Mr.. Bergnlan!' she said.
"You see we have taken you by Storm
Miss Everleigh was just behind her.
~ had sent the carriage to bring Carol to
pass the afternoon with me, when your
uncle called and told us of the accident
which had bcfallcn you. I felt that would
have to come right OF anu see your conol-
ton for myself. Are you really better,
Norris Don't let us disturb you. Why,
what q high pulse you haye,' taking his
wrist between her dainty fingers.
'sThen it must be through the pleasure Of
seeing you, for assure you I am not half
the invalid they try to make cut. LID be
around again in "a day or two"
s'You must keep away from dark alleys
and avoid late walks if it is only for my sake.
Norris. Een1cmhcr, you are the only APP
proach to :. brother { have ever had. am
TOO selfish to lose you, since you appear to
have come at last to the idea that you owe
us something in the way Of attention and
cornIanionship. ! Intend to increase the
debt If I can
'tYou are very kind, Althea.''
"I intend TO be kind to you," said Althea.
will, gentle smile softening her brilliant
Beauty, and then size began talking about his
injury. Wurlld the arm be all right when the
cut healed, and was it fact that those ter
rib]e train robbers had taken this plan to
wreak their revenge on him2
Carol said very little, but her soft looks
were full OF compassion, and she gave him
her hand as they were going away, hoping
he would soon be we'll again. Althea turned
ct the door for Il last word.
II am going to see your doctor, Norris,
and the moment have his authority, the
carriage shall come for you. I shall have
you to stay with us for Il week, or yon will
be exerting yourself TOO scon.''
Then a wave of color famed mp into her
face; she Stood quite still, as voice ON the
outside made itself heard with disappoirt-
ment and unpleasant surprise III it.
';Carol CiAilder! What On earth are you
doing herc!'
Before Carol could answer, Miss Ever
leigh stepped over the threshold.
s'Your sister is in no way to blame for
coming, MI. C],ilder. brought her with
rae. Goodbye, Norris,'' glancing back 81
will call again soon.''
''Gh, am glad you have come to call on
Mr. Bergman, LYMAN exclaimed Carol,
brightly. st has seemed so selfish in US
never to ask fer him, after all he did for
US. YOU are going in, are you not:"
'AStec see you ladies' to the carriage"
Then, as Carol ran down the narrow STAIR
way in advance: ''Aliss Eyerleigh, have I
offended you?''
She gave him a quick glance and smile.
''Ihe offense is forgiven if you have come
to make amends
Lyman ChilGer sunk his teeth into his
Up. She had observed his dislike for her
friend and resented ii. II he had come
with the intention Of calling upon Berg
man, he changed his mind. He stood until
the carriage disappeared: then, pulling his
hat down and turning his collar up. he
walked rapidly away, turning into the mar
TOW streets which led toward the river.
He seemed III some doubt as to the local
ity in which be found himself, casting sharp
g]ances about him, Until he came to 81 low
restaurant which had a ba1~room attacked.
This he entered, looking over the room
which was half filled with a rough class Of
customers. He selected an empty table at
the side, and seating himself gave an order
as an excuse for being there, apparently,
for he did not touch the refreshments that
were brought
Presently, d man who was buried in a
newspaper ct some distance rose, stretched
himself, and approached
He did not look at Childer, but paused
with his back to him, and began humnling a
popular air. ''Clipper!" he said, suddenly,
over his shoulders.
1t was the signal for which Lyman had
been waiting, yet he started visibly, while
Che gloom on Lis face deepened.
SAY, ay!" he returned s'You take your
own time to make yourself known after call
ing me here"
II wanted to get the cut Of your jib. a
man has to be keerfv. 1hn t.r S.s;;::ssc:; -;;ssH
in a place like this
The fellow leered i1asolent1y as he said it.
He had turned by this time and taken the
empty seat at the table, helping himself to
the yiands that had been placed there with
out being asked.
eff you've no idee OF film an empty ca
pac1ty, will'' he remarked, complacently.
ssFo]lSs as comes here ginerally eats"
"Wll you be kind enough to come at once
to your business with me?"
"Au in good time, boss. Pleasure first,
business afterwards. Which bein' the case,
mebbe you kin tell me how the gentleman
is as was waylaid t'other night?"
A sudden CLEAN shot through the gloom
Of Lyman Chllder's countenance.
sIt doesn't say much for you if that is the
best you can do" he answered, coolly. 'sThe
friend you inquire for will soon be able to
call on you, and will; have no doubt You
should have made a better job of it.''
""rwasn't time made that try, boss. Ketch