The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-11-17

during the third act for nothing"
Holbrook, who was in a bad humor,
replied:
I'm sure we did. She won't go up
there; she would think it bad form"
"Bahl it's bad form, so her set would
say, to be seen at a theatre ut this time
of year, especially in the city"
"Hush," he continued, there she goes
now" as the brightly lighted elevator
glided up. Come, let us go up. No,
wait until they have had time to be
seated"
They waited moment or two, and
then assembled the stairs to the roof. At
first they did not see the party, but care
fully proceeding they came upon them
partially hid behind large fir tree
planted in tab They came upon them
in such a manner that they were plainly
observed,
Tom dropped down into 4 chair at a
vacant table L short distance off, saying
as he did so, quite loudly, Here, Hol-
brook, here is IL place"
Then, in lower tone.
''Holbrook. you must go over and pay
your respects, if nothing else. Let us
give our order to the waiter first; don't
look up yet. The party is a family party;
old Witherspoon, his daughter and son,
the handsome Flora and an old file
probably another relative"
Holbrook nodded, and after having
given his order arose and crossed to the
party on the other side.
Saluting them, he addressed himself to
Flora.
81 am surprised to find you in the city,
Miss Ashgrove."
"You find me Disguised" she replied.
"Uncle is tyrant about this business;
but we return tomorrow"
Her manner was cold, even repellant,
and did not offer encouragement. He
vas somewhat embarrassed. and would
have felt awkward, if Mr.. Witherspoon
had not asked him to join them in their
refreshments.
In declining on the score Of having a
friend from whom he had parted only to
pay his respects to them, he was enabled
not only to regain self possession, but to
recognize in the gentleman Tom had de-
scribed as IAN old file" one of New York s
first lawyers.
By no means pleased with Flora's re-
ception of him, he determined to give her
rap before parting from her.
Lowering his tone he said:
Il did not see you at the funeral of
your relative"
"Who?" she said, with lazy surprise.
"Templeton-your remote relative"
"Oh, did say he was remote rela-
tive? This was said with haughtiness
not unmixed with contempt, as she Ian
guidly famed herself. She did not deign
to explain why she was absent.
Holbrook found himself growing red
and angry, when to his surprise he saw
Flora straighten up quickly, while an
anxious, even frightened, expression
swept over her face She looked in
tently behind him.
He turned and saw gentleman fash
ionably clad. He did not know him.
He turned to Flora. She was gazing
at him Holbrook) fxedly; there was a
worried, inquiring expression in her
eyes; her color was coming and going
and her chest heaving, her mouth slight
Is open.
Apparently she paid little or no atten-
ton to the new conner, who was greeting
the others of the group.
Holbrook noticed the change in her de-
meanor and was surprised; SO much so
that he said bluntly and awkwardly: 81
bid you good night, Miss Ashgrove," and
bowling to the others returned to Tom.
"What passed between you" asked
Tom.
Nothing of any moment. She treated
me outrageously."
He then gave Tom a literal statement
of what had passed, save her curious
manner toward him at the end.
He was distracted, and did not hear
what Tom was saying, but stealthily
watched the group. He could not fail
to notice the extreme nervousness in
Flora's manner, and that she was urging
their departure. 1t was quite evident
the rest were comfortably enjoying
themselves and not disposed to leave.
Finally Flora said something to the
newcomer and he arose, stepped to her
side and offered his arm. She took it,
and they walked toward the front on
the Broadway side and sat down out of
view.
Holbrocb followed them with his eyes.
Suddenly he slapped his hand on his
knee.
"By Jove, Tom, I've an idea"
"Jot it down, my boy" said the i'm
perturbable Tom; sometimes they are
valuable.
Its suspicion"
"Ah, that is valuable, especially in the
enterprise we have entered upon"
"Yes, by Observation-Disclosures hair
compleXion-handsome profile-straight
nose. By Jove"
"What the deuce are you muttering
about"
Ibid you see that man who joined the
Witherspoou group while was talking
with Flora?"
"Yes, handsome fellow. Who is hep
II have a suspicion he is the muir
derer."
1.-THE devil!'
"No, the murderer"
"What makes you think so?"
II don't think; suspect"
"Ah, a nice distinction. What makes
you suspect"
"You recollect that in my interview
with Flora she inquired particularly