The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-04-05

enough that am the only rightful heir to
my fathers property, and shall ct once g.
sert my claim"
Here w1s rebellion indeed.
The Captain was quite astounded. sinco
heretofore the widow had been meek pup
pet in his hands
'Your claim, MADAME" affecting smile
'sThe viii Of Morgan vandible left all his
property to Grace
al have seen no will"
at 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,
shut I will not accept your assertion. / be-
leve 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 q
lawyer. Twill no longer be duped by you
and your minions, Captain Starbright.
fell in with your plans on former occasion
because thought my father meant to dis
inherit me, and that the course prescribed
by you was the only one whereby I could
retain home. One word from me at that
time would have caused father to will
every thing away from his relatives. Since
I am convinced that he made no will l 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"
"Indeedr'
The madam took pinch of snuff from q
gold-covered 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. l know what am
about
81 suppose So" angrily. AZ understand
who has put you up to defying me-"
al have consulted only my own wishes"
al do not believe it."
"Have care, or your insolence may be re-
sented."
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
preheud the mans meaning. He, however.
nation was he, failed to comprehend, and
proceeded, with fierce wrath:
at is Kal 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
n fa,- Ia, ft,N Ia, a
moments said she should have"
For full minute Mrs. Penroy could not
speak from establishments
"karl Vandible is dead. You told me so
yourself"
tonight made an attempt to murder me,
believe, at your suggest :"
Are yor mad, Captaini'
"Very near it, l believe, on account Of
your ingratitude, after have done so much
for you''
$50 much, indeed - sneered the woman
Il 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 nice
plot, but it will not work, rest assured Of
that"
"lf there is no will shall win"
But there is a will"
"Then call on you to produce it"
at 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"
81 may not choose to go at your bid
ding. You, like myself, are only a guest
here" said the Captain, with q smile that
had in it more of venom than pleasantly.
Il will show you"
Mrs. Peuroy 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.