The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-05-22

uuSt 10 WdtCucus nhto uOb b6ou Juo VIII
left by Morgan Vandible, but know It's con-
tents from one who has read 1t, and II 10 30
worded as to leave every thing to Captain
Starbright should Grace die OF, marry
another. Depenu upon Il, Austin, ID was
hand hired by the Csptsin that fred the
bullet at Grace to-night.m vs--
ut may be so. / can not believe that one
so pure and good has an enemy In the
worh-pFass hiF All Se ~ A
"She has enemies only as she is on OBJ
staclein the way Of that devils greed BE
must be watched" -F~,
"Mr. Fingal, quite agree wlthyou,p re-
turned the mechanic, sadly. 'sThe Captain
must be watched, and know Of but one
person who can do 1t successfully"
"Wellp
81 mean Lura Joyce, She Is atStonefeld,
and you know where. II you would only.
70 former should feel, under everlasting
obligations TO yoh. Like that girl, and be-
ileve now that Grace isis III, she would
gladly come" ~, ~. -......,
h"Of course she would, . agreed the young
hunters touched deeply by The emotion
eyinced BY Wentword,, sT,lwill, go for tho
girl myself. I know her. llke, a. book, and
am sure she wal not delay coming ons
moment when she learns that her cousin b
injured" .Qrrt,9iG vcE i.s 2
"You are very kind" .,r ,ss 81
"Not aword Of that sort, Austin, like
you and Grace, and hope that you may both
live 70 be united and happy In spits OF the
Vaccinations OF contemplate villain.n
Then Fingal turned from the room. ,N,,
Austin Wentword sat like one In dream
untilshe heard the outer door clang behind
the departing hunter, then be leaned his
head on his hands and moaned in an agony
Of spirit. sr o.. .fse.
A pair OF gllttering black eyes looked In
upon the sorrowing young man, the malev-
olence In their depths indicating how ven
omous was the heart beneath
at is well The game Is now completely
in my hands, muttered Captain Star
bright, as he passed down the hall to the
front door, after glsncing In upon the
bowed form of Wentword. He stood on the
steps and peered down through the trees
to the road and the gloomy hollow beyond
Night held full sway now, and mist hung
over Lone Hollow, as II the blue frmament
was mourning for the beautiful girl 80
cruelty stricken down this night.
Captain Starbnght became nervous after
little and began pacing the wide vepanda
with solemn, steps and slow, his chin bowed
upon his breast, thoughtful, troubled look
in his eyes.
He remained pacing here until the roll Of
wheels announced the coming Of the ply
sician from Stonefed
Mrs. Penroy and young Wentword were
at the bedside OF Grace when the doctor en-
tered Both fell back 10 permit the man Of
medicine an opportunity for examination.
The widow, after recovering from the
first shock, was extremely nervous, yet she
seemed TO realize her duty and at once
assumed place near the wounded girl.
Grace was still unconscious, but breathed,
and when the doctor rose from brief ex,
animation and turned 10 the widow, there
was . look on his face that brought q throb
Of hope 10 the hearts Of all-no, not all. for
there was one present who was not pleased
at the good DOCTORS announcement. o.
"A bad wound but II the inflammation can
be kept down. the girl will recover. A few
days will decide. The skull has been slight
iy fractured. I think" .a.,..
For the first time since the crack Of the
pistol had rung In his ear Austin Went
word breathed easy. HIS paLid counte-
nance Lit up with glad light. while from
his heart fell silent benediction.
DR.. Faxon left medicine, washes for the
wound and brief yet comprehensive in
structions, aud then took his departure.
He had scarcely gone when another
vehicle drew up at Lone Hollow.
Austin Wentword stood over the wounded
girl In solemn, thoughtful attitude. He
heard no sound Of steps, although two men
had crossed the threshold and stood at his
elbow. o. a'H
A hand touched bis arm. ls...tl
He turned then 10 confront q bluff look
ing man. who, with wonderful dexterity,
snapped pair Of handouts over the wrists
Of the astounded Austin Wentword.
"What does this meanp demanded the
mechanic, reeling backward. .a a.
SIT means that you arc my prisoner, Aus.
tin Wentword," returned the man, In O
stern voice. "lhaye warrant for your ar.
rest"
At the same time the officer, whom Went
word recognized as the county sheriff, pro-
duced paper and began reading 30 dazed
was he that the prisoner only caught word
here and there, enough 10 inform him that
he had been accused OF an assault on one
Grace Penroy with intent TO commit muir
der.
The idea seemed ridiculous as well as
horrible 70 Wentword.
He was not permitted 10 say word 10
his own defense, but was hurried from the
room and the house, and was soon being
whirled over the road TO Stonefield Jail. II
was sad termination 10 the lovers meet
ing OF the evening.
And now two watchers were left beside
the wounded and insensible Grace-her
mother and Captain Starbright. For some
minutes after the departure Of Weutword
In the hands OF the sheriff not word broke
the solemn stiffness Of the room. The Cap
tain was the first 10 speak.
"You see now what comes Of permitting
Grace 10 receive the attentions OF low me-
chanic."
Mrs. Penroy lifted her faded eyes and re-
gsrded the speaker fixedly.
$50 you imagine II Is 10 him my poor
Grace owes this hurti"
"Certainly. Ihaye proof that will hang
him should your daughter die. II was O
lovers quarrel again, and the use Of pistol
In the hands OF q low villain mad with jeal-
ousy.n
"Itis terribler
The tremor in the woman's voice went far
toprove that, although seemingly heartless
at times, yet Martha Penroy had an affection