Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-11-08
CHAPTER xxx.

Inc morning alLtI MS ueUdNCl ram
court awoke in a state Of dependency,
and in the worst Of humOrs. He swOre
at the Imperturbabe John, and then
shed few maudIln tears over his
misery He sent his breakfast away
untasted and called Tor brandy and soda
water, after which he declared his in
tention Of going up to London.
John had been astiT early III the morn
ing. and bad already made one or two
calls in the ncghbOrhOOd, although the
small hours had seen him up and busy.
Aren't you going to c;til at the cot
tage this morning, sir" he said, as he
handed his master his hat and gloves.
''Mrs. LcmOnt isn't well. / hear"
With Il vOlley Of oaths FanCourt
wished the cottage and Mrs. LcmOnt
and John all at pcrdtion, and, striding
off toward the railway station. babe his
man follow him. As they stood to-
gether on the platform waiting for the
train to come up, he told John to have
everything prepared to return To Mag
nus Square early on the following day.
ITS deuccd bOre-Lord Alphing-
ton and those Langleys will be there.
However, after tomorrow [ shall he
quit Of the whole Internal lot for Il time.
Where's JunO?' he went on, as John
made no answer to his remark.
Juno was very bad sir, and thought
1t better to have her put out of the way
yesterday, when you We're out" replied
John, without the shrinking of a muscle.
FancOurt SWOre at him again for
mcddlegnmC fool, but appeared rather
relieved by the news. He was going to
say something more, when the train
came snorting up; he had only time to
jump into carriage. As he took his
seat, another person got into the same
carriage tall, thin man with IRON
gray hair, who might from his appear
ance have been a minister, or school
master. He took no notice Of Fan
court, but buried himself behind
newspaper.
When the train arrived at the Vic
toria Station, however, and FancOmt
hailed hanson and drove off to Ivy
Cottage, the stranger called another
cab, and followed ut distance. When
Fancourt returned IN the evening, the
stranger was again III the same train,
though not this time III the same car
riage.
John watched the train as it whirled
away, and then walked toward gen
tleman' house at some little distance.
After trdnSaCting his business there.
which did not occupy many minutes, he
went on TO the cottage. Perkins opened
the door when he knocked, and at the
same time Eliza put her head out of the
parlor-door. They both looked pale
and scared.
"Oh, Mr. John, I'm SO thankful you
have GOMEZ said Perkins. mistress
is SO bad. Some one ought to go after
the doctor; but that foolish girl is
afeared to be left. VIII you go, Mr..
J0hn?"
"Certainly, certainly, Mr. Perkins,"
John replied; but I'm bit of a doctor
myself. Can see your mstress2'
'Oh, yes Mr.. joint Come in-pray
dol'' cried Eliza, her apron to her eye
"She's dying | know she's dying-al d
what shall we do?'
''llushl Don't make noise, my good
girl, said John, as he entered the
room.
Mrs. Lcmont was dressed, but lying
ON the sofa. pale rs a corpse, except
where a spot of rouge on each cheek
made the rest of her face appear more
CHASTITY. Her lips We're drawn, and
great drops of moisture stood on her
brow.
SHE has gone off fainting like that
twice since hrcal,laSt-timc," said Eliza;
land then She couldn' eat nothir, she
was SO sick
Go for a doctor, there's a good fell
low, said John to Perkins. IN stay
with your MISTRESS
Perkins, not sorry to cvade the re-
sponslbillty, struggled into his coat.
"First give me some brandy" re-
quested John.
Here's some we've been giving her"
said Perkins, pointing TO Il bottle on the
table. Mr.. Fancourt left it for her,
thinking it might do her good"
Have you any other in the house?"
John asked.
thi,1- 4h,rN'. -, H.
board Perkins replied. wondering why
John wanted another bottle.
The sidchoard cupboard proved to be
open, and Perkins brought out a small
decanter with brandy in it.
MIR. FmcOurt said this wasn't good;
that's fine pale brandy Perkins re-
marked, rs with some hesitation he put
into johns hands what he considered
an inferior article.
That will do; now make haSte-he
off, said John, applying himself to
battle the unfortunate woman's temples
and the palms of her hands with the
spirit, and touching the rigid lips with
Ry-and-hy faint color returned; she
orened her eyes. Seeing John, she put
ont her hand, and the look of intense
suffering In her face diminished.
Don't leave me- she murmured
Tatntly. Il have no onel | can trust
youl'
4 won't leave YOU till the doctor
comes, marin, said John. Try to take
a little of this"
lie carefully rinsed ont the glass that
stood on the table, and pouring in some
brandy from the deCanter. he raised her
head ON his arm, and held the glass to
her lips. She slipped a little, and seemed
somewhat revived.
Il am very i'll, ;" she said
Il m afraid You are marm,n John re-
turned. do you know how YOU came
to he took SO had?"
No said Mrs. Lemont. II felt sick
and Ill yesterday; when MIR. FanCourt
came in the evening. after he returned
from town, told him; he said he would
get me something ut the chemists to
do me good. have taken two doses of
what he brought me, but I've been
worSe-much worse" She spoke in
gaSnS. Raise me a little MORE" she
said.
He raised her, whilst Eliza placed
cushions TO support her III ahalf-sitting
position
Eliza, if | were you, Id so and make
cup of arrowrOOt-and make it with
milk" he said; adding, under his
breath, milk is an anudote in some
eases"
IN do it, Mr. John. " the girl replied;
"l'll get il, and be back in no time
Missus hasn't taken nothing since
hreakfast-tlme yesterday" Overpow-
cred by this reflection, Eliza again put
her handkerchief TO her eyes as she ran
out of the room.
John looked round, and perceived a
bottle standing on the Chimney-pieCe.
rs this the medicine Mr.. Fancourt
got for you, marmp" John asked. as he
took the bottle and held it up to the
light.
Yes" Mrs. Lemont family replied.
Don't give me any more-it makes me
worse"
All, l shouldn't wonder?" said John.
"By your leave III take it, and have it
changed; should say it wasn't just the
thing for your case. And I've a word
Of advice to give Won he continued an
preaching the sofa again, and speaking
in a low tone. Don't take ANYTHING
from Mr.. Fancourt's hands. or ANYTHING
that he orders"
Mrs. Lemont opened her eyes in wild
alright, an expression of horror dis
torting her corpSe-like face; she an
deavored TO raise n5rse,E.
''0h. great Heaven. he has poisoned
mel size exclaimed.
Had he any motive?n John inquired,
preserving his outward calmnesS,
though touched by the unhappy wom-
ans suffering.