The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-04-11


enough that am the only rlghtful heir e
my fathers property. and shall at orce as
sert my claim,
Hero was rebellion indeed.
The Captain UAs quite astoundec. since
heretofore the widow had been q meek pup
pet in his hands.
''Your claim, madamin affecting smile.
s'The win Of Morgan Vandible left all his
property to Grace"
II have seen no will''
at is in the hands Of the proper person
and will be produced in good time"
s'That is what vou say,n retorted the
widow, with show of unusual spirit,
Shut will not accept your assertion. be.
lieve there was no will, and that 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. Twill no longer be duped by you
and your minions, Captain Starbright. ]
fell in with your plans on a former occasion
because thought my father meant to dis
inherit me, and that the course prescribed
by you was the only one whereby 1 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
/ L
inform you, Captain Starbright, that your
services are no longer required at Lone
Hollow. Further, l refuse to consent 10
your marriage with my daughterp
tIndeedw
The madam took pinch OF SNUFF from u
| gold-coyered box at her side, and regarded
! her visitor with the coolest disdain At
once the Captain thought of his encounter
in the road, and jumped to a sudden conclu-
sion with regard to Mrs. Penroy's sudden
change of front
MADAM, you will rue this
mo threats, Captain. know what am
about
II suppose So" angrily 81 understand
who has put you up to defying me-
81 have consulted only my own wishes.n
81 do not believe it,"
"Haye q care, or your insolence may be re,
sented.n
1.-THE villain l 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 eyi.
dence that Mrs. Penroy did not fully com
prehend the mans meaning. He, however,
less shrewd than usual so blinded by indg-
nation was he, failed to comprehend, and
proceeded, with fierce wrath;
at is Karl vandible, the runaway vaga-
bond and social outcast, who has come here
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
Gaid cbA chouIA hutra ~
For full minute Mrs, Penroy could not
speak from establishment.
"Karl Vandible is dead. You told me SO
YOURSELF
$50 l thought, but he has returned, and
tonight made an attempt 10 murder me,
believe, at your suggestion
"Are you mad, Captainr'
"Very near it, believe, on account OF
your ingratitude, after have done so much
for your
$50 much, indeed ~ sneered the woman.
81 believe nothing you say Even il 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 nice
plot, but it will not work, rest assured of
that"
"lf there is no will shall win"
"But there is WILL
"Then call on you to produce it"
sit will be forthcoming in good time"
Every good, will see about that. Again
/ say that you are no longer wanted at
Lone Hollow, Captain Starbright."
may not choose TO go at your bid,
ding You, like myself, are only a guest
here" said the Captain, with smile that
had in it more of venom than pleasantly.
81 will show you.n
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.