The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-10

Then the old man stamped up anu uo"n
the porch, humping his cane after every
other word In way that, on another occa-
sion, would have been laughable in the OK!
treme.
The shades Of night came with 40 news
of the missing Lura. Captain Starbright
felt like congratulating himself. II tn 40
cident had happened II would prove
lucky circumstance for him.
Ae had been only too anxious 10 have the
determined Miss joyce out Of his path, that
he might have no object in the way OF the
full accomplishment Of his schemes. He
hoped that she had really met with an acci-
dent that would prevent further interfer-
ence on her part.
"oh, Captain, what shall, what can we
dot" moaned Grace, appealing TO Captain
Starbright in way that almost touched his
hardened heart
ave can only hope for the best" he re-
turned.
"Do you think we have any reason to
hopei"
He saw that she was anxious for him to
speak words of cheer, and so he would not
disappoint her, for the Captain was az
tremely anxious to gain the good will OF the
heiress who had once snubbed him for his
hasty familiarity.
al think we have good ground for hope,
Grace" he said, In O roassuifng tone.
"Really, / haven't the least idea that any
thing serious has befallen your cousin.
have known the young lady for some time
and can assure you that, though reckless
and high-strung, she Is abundantly able TO
take care Of herself"
"Then how do you account for her not re-
turning hoinei"
"I do not pretend to account for it." he
answered. "What was the errand that
took her to Stonefieldi"
he regarded Miss Penroy keenly as he
put the question.
"a little affair OF our own"
(which does not concern me, chi" re-
torted the Captain, with low laugh.
Grace passed into the house without
speaking again. The Captain muttered
somethin. not exactly polite under his
breath, and then turned away. 1t was now
almost dark. AS Captain Starbright ap
preached the gate stout form rose up and
confronted him
"Hai it Is one Of she twins" ejsculated
the Captain, feeling annoyed ut the sudden
appearance Of one he cared not TO see.
ats me, fur fact" grunted the man IL
o surly tone. 81 recloned you'd be oyel
afore this, Cap'n. got impatient, as dii
nav and Bill, 80 here be-"
"What brings you herep demanded tht
Captain, leaning against the fence, regard
ing the man with frown.
"What do ye s'posel thought you nigh
guess. Hain't seen the gal-n
"Hai then 1t is your hand that has beei
In this work. feared So"
"You wanted 1t done"
| "True.n
Bending forward, Captain Starbrigh
whispered husldly:
"Go down the road into the hollow. w,
must not be seen together. will join yo'
Immediately"
The man hesitated moment, then turne'
and shufied swiftly away.
CHAPTER M.
IN THE 0uLCH.
CHANGING toward the house and seeing nj
one watching, Captain Starbright passe'
through the gate and walked with deliberat
step down the incline 10 the foot Of tn
mound on which stood the Vandible man
sion. Here he found his man waiting In tn
shadow OF some trees.
The Captain led the way into some under
growth until completely hidden from tn
road, then he came TO q pause and faced hi
evil companion. ~
"Well, what have you TO tell, Hank Ga
berai"
"The gals did for.n
"Explain yourselfn
In O few words tho villain told how h
and his twin brother had waylaid and mur
dered dauntless Lura Joyce.
The Captain listened without muscle o
his countenance moving or exhibiting tn
least emotion.
show came the girl in that out-of-the-wa,
placep'
"She heard 'twasa short cut, Ipresume.
ado you know this TO be factr
"No.b
"Didn't you or Bill entice her from tn
main roadw
1--WE didn't. pl'swear 10 that, Cap'n."
'very well It seems that the girl cam
to her death by accident This is as !
should be. Twin accompany you 10 tn
spot and view the body. II all is as yoV
have told It there viii be somethinj
] further"
'Hard money!"
eyes, hard money"
'Goodn
A chuckle fell from the rufian's lips
Then, without more words, the two walke'
10 the road. Darkness had fallen, and thI
twain were not likely 10 be recognized eyel
should they chance 70 meet any one. Sool
they gained the path that led 10 Mothe
Cabera's cabin. Down this the twaii
hurried, and in little time they stood be
foro the hut itself.
''The body is inside, supposer
"Nix,n answered the man.
"Where thenp
uBill nor me hain't teched IL sense VI
dropped her down yender onto them rocks
Iwouldn't do II. Ell you want 10 see th
corpse it's your privilege, s'pose."
Even the calloused heart Of the Captaii
gave an unwonted throb at this. TIL
thought that the slender body Of their vic
tim lay exposed under the cliff for man.
hours was unpleasant.
"a lantern, quick" ordered Captain Star
bright ~ will investigate. The poor chill
must have Christian burial In any event
II Is awful leaving her there all this time
1--WE couldn't help II, Capn. We expecte'
you sooner. Gittin' tired Of waiten wen
for ye," answered the Captains tool, apol
ogetically.