The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-05-15
CHA PyER xxIlL
THE WIDOWS DEFIANUR.

yal In accusing the Captain or murder, and
he latter in resenting the accusation as he
lid Conscious guilt, however, made the
Captain q coward
In vain Flngal struggled under the tor
rible grip of Starbright he was as q babe
In the hands Of giant. He could not even
cry out for help, and had not a third person
appeared on the scene at that moment the
angry Captain might have perpetrated mur-
der then and there.
AS Fingal was sinking down helplessly
a door opened and some one appeared on
the veranda, man who, taking 10 the sit
uation at a glance, sprang at once 70 the
rescue and tore the enraged Captain from
his victim. When Starbright faced about
he found himself confronted by Austin
Wentword, the Stonefield mechanic.
The two had not come in contact in many
weeks, not since the scene in the grove
where they collided with what would have
been fatal results but for the interference
Of Louis Flngal, who as 1t will be remem-
bered, saved the Captains life at that time
To-day the mechanic had met Grace Pen
roy and reconciliation had taken place, all
Of which had been brought about through
NE good Offices Of the young hunter and
Lura Joyce. The latter, however, had alb
sented herself from Lore Hollow since her
narrow escape from death at the hands OF
Captain Starbright.
"Did you mean to murder the boyi" de-
manded Wentword, sternly, as he faced
the Captain.
"He insulted me. Imeant 10 punish him
for insolence."
Fingal, looking pale and weak, leaned
against post and regarded the two men
without speaking.
"You are miserable coward" declared
the indignant Wentword. 81 hayea notion
70 thrash you blind"
81 think you had better let the job out,
sneered Starbright, as he laid bis hand on
the butt Of revolver that protruded from
his hip pocket
This movement was observed by Fingal
"aDraw q weapon, Captain, and it will b.
worse for you"
Then the rattle Of wheels fell on the ear
Of all. A carriage halted In front OF tn
great mansion. and a little, thin old maj
alighted ...,
OaUI8lu nv OhSc AeNcboA@NfN
his lawyer from Stonefeld. Something o
Importance must have sent him here 3
soon after his interview with his client
| The Captain was at once anxious to be ri
| Of the two men, and SO, forcinga laugh, b
| said:
az was angry, gentlemen. / beg you
pardon for what has occurred. Ihope "
may be friends hereafter"
Then he actually held out hand towar
Fingal. The young hunter disdainfully n
fused the proffer OF friendship, Pluolriu
the sleeve OF the mechanic he led him dow
| the steps, and the twain hurried away witt
| out attempting 10 continue the conversi
ton.
81 should like 70 know what brings tn
sneaking lawyer here just now" sa
Fingal, after they had passed into the roa
'srhe Captain employs him, evidently"
'Evidently, and - but the schemes
that man must be thvarted. Ihaye learu'
something OF the utmost importance durir
the last few days l think that scoundr
viii hear something drop before he is maj
days older"
"What have you plannedl"
'sThis, TO place detective In the house
the person Of Lura Joyce"
'Then you have seen her, and know th
she still hvest"
81 have. She will help US to thwart I
evil Captain and save the Penroys.
course, Grace can not be deceived By b
further"
'sNo. Ihaye found her true as steel, q
determined 70 assert her rights"
In the meantime Captain Starbright a
Seekmore Gripes met on the veranda- I
Captain saw that In the face Of his lawy
that told him 10 expect good news.
1.-THE will has been found"
This, then, was the good news that brouI
Mr.. Gripes so swiftly TO Lone Hollow.
The two men consulted for short time
the veranda
"Mrs. Penroy has not yet attempted
carry out her threat, " proceeded the Q
tain, after short consultation. "Woul'
not be best for you TO show her the will .
explain the situationl 1t may save cons
cradle trouble IN the future
"You are right, Captain" agreed
lawyer. 81 will see Mrs. Penroy Let
. hope that she may be sensible. In Q
event she can only cause delay and trout
without affecting the result. lam satisi
now that she had nothing 10 do with steal
the will IL was simply the act OF CONN
thief for the hope OF reward"
This was a keen relief TO Captain 81
! bright who had no idea that the won
who had returned the will 10 Lawyer 0ri
Q was Mother CABRERA, who he supposed mi
: miles away by this time. .88y5
= Mrs. Penroy had just taken q sniff II
u her gold snuff-box when Seekmore Gri
4. was announced. rN M
y 81 am come, madam" he said, In
y y keen, business.nke voice, "to seek an
8 justment Of the affairs OF your late
: mented father. The viii that had
: honor Of drawing before Mr., Vandible d
and which was left in my care, has
I, been yet read TO the heirs at law. The d.
70 has beepunayoldable, but am sure
will overlook Il, since I fnd the busir
u affairs OF the deceased In somewhat mi
/, condition
y He caressed his kneo with the back Of
" hand, and regarded distant oh
X, fixedly, his bald head moving UP and d
"a as he talked. When he paused she m
" no reply, and then he drew forth u
n envelope and proceeded to unfold its
,, tents.
- "This is tho last win and testamer
W your lamented father"
"Ithought he left no will p Mrs Pei
r- r interrupted at this point. ut seems o |
- strange that so many weeks have pa
% withoutits being produced"
g "I can axplain that satisfactorily. -