Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-05-16

enough that am the only risatful heir to
my fathers property, and shall at once as
sert my claim
Here was rebellion indeed.
The Captain was quite astounded. since
heretofore the widow had been meek pup
pet in his hands.
"Your claim, MADAME" affecting smile.
'SThe will of Morgan Vandible left all his
property to Grace
Al have seen no will"
SIT is in the hands of the proper person
and will be produced in good time"
''That is what you say" retorted the
widow, with a show of unusual spirit,
sbut will not accept your assertion. be-
leve there was no will. and that I am the
proper one to take charge of Lone Hollow
and the other property. shall visit Stone
field tomorrow and lay the case before a
lawyer. will no longer be duped by you
and your minions, Captain Starbright. l
fell in with your plans on former occasion
because 1 thought my father meant to dis
inherit me, and that the course prescribed
by you was the only one whereby l could
retain home. One word from me at that
time would have caused father to will
every thing away from his relatives. Since
am convinced that he made no will am
determined to assert my rights, and now
inform you, Captain Starbrlght, that your
services are no longer required at Lone
Hollow. Further, l refuse to consent to
your marriage with my daughter"
'Indeed!''
The madam took pinch of snuff from
gold-covered box at her side, and regarded
her visitor with the coolest dsdan. At
once the Captain thought of his encounter
in the road, and jumped to Il sudden conclu-
sion with regard to Mrs Penroy's sudden
change of front.
MADAM. you will rue this
"No threats, Captain. l know what / am
about
81 suppose sou angrily. 81 understand
who has put you up to defying me-"
81 have consulted only my own wishes"
81 do not believe it."
"Have care or your insolence may be re-
sented.''
''The villain / encountered in the road
just now has been here and set you in open
rebellion against me, and against your
daughter. You have doubtless agreed to
divide the spoils with him.
The surprised look on her face was evil
dence that Mrs. Penroy did not fully COM
prehend the mans meaning. He however,
less shrewd than usual, SO blinded by indig-
nation was he, failed to comprehend, and
proceeded, with fierce wrath:
cit is Karl Vandible, the runaway vaga-
and set you up to defy the expressed
wishes of your father. But let me tell you
that your scheme will fail. 1t shall be my
work to expose his villainy and yours, and
to secure to that kind old mans grand
daughter the property that he in his dying
moments said she should have"
For full minute Mrs. Penroy could not
speak from establishment.
"karl Vandible is dead. You told me so
Yourself"
$50 1 thought, but he has returned, and
tonight made an attempt to murder me, !
believe, at your suggestion"
Are you mad, Captain!''
every near it, believe, on account of
your ingratitude, after have done so much
for you.'
$50 much, indeed ~ sneered the woman.
81 believe nothing you say. Even if Karl
should live he has no claim on my fathers
property"
"No, but he will assist you to win
against the wishes of the dead, and in oppo-
sition to the interests of Grace. 1t is a nice
plot, but it will not work, rest assured of
that
"lf there is no will shall VIM
"But there is will"
HThen call on you to produce it,
alt will be forthcoming in good time.''
''Very good, I will see about that Again
say that you are no longer wanted at
Lone Hollow, Captain Star5right."
81 may not choose to go at your bid
ding. You, like myself, are only guest
here" said the Captain, with a smile that
had in it more of venom than pleasantly.
81 will show you.''
Mrs. Penroy sprang up and seized bell
pull. She was not quick enough, however.
II will retire, but not from Lone Hollow"
said the Captain, bowling and striding from
the room.