The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-22

1 must needs speak with Martha PenroyH
suppose. / didn't imagine it would be
necessary, but It seems TO be highly 80.
after all"
Tbsn Captain 6tarbright wsx1red s.alksnR-
ly from tho room. In/KSother and larger
apartment Be 1nm6 tie mother Of Groee,
~TS6eiv6d tie more or less distinguished
@ tain with q smile Of welcome.
Mr.. Penroy was q faded woman OF forty.
Meek Ss . child, with but little seeming en-.
ergy left over after the conclusion Of her
married life. She could not even be called
an Interesting widow. Nevertheless Cap
tain StarbrIght imagined she might prove
interesting before the drama he had inau-
gurated was at an end.
II am glad 10 see you, Captain SIT down
and tell me all the news"
The faded widow pointed to . chair which
the Captain took. He had left his hat in the
hall, and the upper part OF his forehead
showed extreme narrowness under his
black hair.
There was something sinister after all in
h countenance of Clinton S;arbright, that
was more Noticeable on close scrutiny.
II am here to talk business, Mrs. Penroy,,'
declared the Captain, after a short moment
of silence.
Yes, SIR admitted the widow, meekiy.
"ln the first place l must say that ! con-
slider the education Of Grace sadly neglect
cd"
II am sorry, sir"
Are y0ui Ididn't suppose you would
lie" he asserted. a sncer curling his lip. Il
think you are in fault. The girl insulted
me TO my face not ten minutes since. What
do you think Of that"
81 Am sorry, sir"
"And is that al you AVE to oferr he
demanded, exhibiting anger.
What more can I say!' questioned the
weak woman, helplessly.
"You might have taught her better, !
should suppose. Don't you realize that /
could blast all YOUR hopes 1t one fell
swoop. may do il, too, il you don't do
better in the future. ! think you under
stand me"
"There can be no question but what
Grace will inherit her grandfather's prop
crty-'
mo doubt il her grandfather has any
thing to give he interrupted. with mean
ing emphasis. You know, Mrs. Pcnroy,
rs well As ] that Grace nor you would re-
main one minute under this roof if old
Vandible knew the truth. As for the IN
heeitanoa, that would go any where but 70
Grace Penroy" -
The woman stopped h,m with a gesture.
Mercy, Captain, please don't call up
any thing SO dreadful"
But wish you to understand that il u
not all plain sailing yet" pursued the
Captain.
II am afraid it isn't"
"You will find that it isn't" he pre-
ceedcd. 1T is through my c~oolness and
tact that you M Grace occupy this mag
~nificcnt home"
admit it. feel grateful for your good
Offices, Captain"
ado you!" still sneering. at is . Won
der. Grace ! find less well disposed than
formerly toward me. l have lately made
the discovery that q yOung fellow, q low
mechanic, from Stoncfield. calls here fire.
Qucntly; in fact that no and Grace have
seen riding out in company. Now
what have You 10 say to this outrageous
state Of AFFAIRS"
"Nothing."
Nothing. Good Heavens! woman, do
you know what you say"
"Well, ! am helpless; l can not prevent !
the girl $ having beaux. declared the widow
in "A tone Of helpless imbccility. s.tf
Then l know what can be lone"
The Captain came 10 his feet aud strobe
twice across the rich carpet IN front Of the
lady, his white hands clcnchcd. his eyes
gliticring. Then he paused in front Of hsr
with a set, wicked look on his face.
Mrs. Pcnroy. l know what can be done. |
what riii bc done. l know where the real
heiress TO Morgan Vandible's fortune Is, !
and l will turn there for the profit l eH-
10 reap from you and this terribly |
particular daughter OF yours" 4
He glarcd at her furiously for u moment, !
then turned on his heel as IL to depart.
Clinton"
She called his name huskily. He paused
and faced her with u frown. Are y0a
coming "a your senses NJ last. woman"
Captain Starbright, You did not mean
what you said just nowi The heiress can
not possibly be alive"
Il did mean il, Mrs. Pcnroy." he declared.
alphabetically.
Where is shci Who is she!' |
He burst into q harsh. uumusscal laugh 4
Il am no: quite n fool, Mrs Penroy," he
said, deity. 'Do YOU imagine that I would
You further than l havei Not If ] /
know myself. II is not too late yet for you
20 hold ali You have gained; but it must be
a tiRercnt influence than you have
exerted. want you to help mc with
he hand Of your daughter"
II have cndcavorcd to do so, Captain"
In a faint sort Of way. l admit; but q
line must be pursued hereafter.
gu must forbid the visits of Austin Went
l.
"Hs nigh, no, cease. even then"
Well. 1 will assist You y little, and be-
ween us 10Th | think we can put , Hca sinj
yonng fellows ear that II drive him I
c~fectually."
Il will listen TO your plan"
The Captain resumed his seat
~Scu have access 70 your daughters
he questioned. In a confidential
one. |,
Certainly" she answered.
Her let,ers-ycu have seen themr
They are in her private drawer. which
5 always locked. I believe" |;
Nevertheless, you can set 1t them for q
hort Timer II
II might"
l"Cersanly you can. I must see some
hat haze rome from this mechanic"
There may be nonc |
Don't YOU believe thai. The stasAt
49, every day, and l am confdeat tAa0
|rsce receives letters. think we can
,anage 20 break up this little love match. 4
you Viii do n l wish. There is NO harm
trying, at any rate" I
mo, truly" .
You viii help mel" }
ITO the best Of nv weak ability" an
xered the widow.
THAT il al ! ask"
Once more he came to his feet and passed G
the door. He paused and again turned q
Ack.
81 will call again To- MORROW. he SAID. re- A
inning his seat. by that time YOU nay be
lloao ahasEuct Q letter iron the deok e