Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-04-11


enough that am the only rightful heir 70
my fathers property, and shall at once a.
sert my claim /"
Here was rebellion indeed
|. The Captain was quite astounded. since
heretofore the widow had been meek pup.
pet in his hands.
"Your claim, MADAME" affecting a smile.
'sThe win of Morgan Vandible left all his
property to Grace"
81 have seen no will'
1t is in the hands of the proper person
and viii be produced in good time"
seThat is what you say,'' retorted the
widow, with q show Of unusual spirit,
"but Will not accept your assertion. be
heve there was no Will, and that am the
proper one to take charge Of Lone Hollow
and the other property. Isha1 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 q 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 viii
every thing away from his relatives. Since
am convinced that he made no will am
determined to assert my rights, and now
y
services are no longer required at Lone
Hollow. Further, 1 refuse to consent to
your marriage with my daughter"
''Indeedr'
The madam took pinch of snuff from a
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"
No threats, Captain. know what am
about"
81 suppose So" angrily. 81 understand
who has put you up to defying me-"
~ have consulted only my own wishes u
81 do not believe it."
"Have a care, or your insolence may be re-
sented."
"The villain I 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 evi-
dence that Mrs. Penroy did not fully COM
prehend the mans meaning. He, however,
less shrewd than usual, so blinded by indig-
nation was he, failed to comprehend, and
proceeded, with fierce wrath:
cit is Karl Vandible the runaway vaRa,
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. It 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
moments said she should have.''
For a full minute Mrs. Penroy could not
speak from establishment.
"Karl Vandible is dead. You told me 80
yourself"
$50 1 thought, but he has returned, and
tonight made an attempt to murder me, !
believe, at your suggestion.''
care you mad, Captain?"
Every near it, I believe, on account of
your ingratitude, after have done so much
for you.''
$50 much, indeed % sneered the woman.
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"
cit will be forthcoming in good time.'
Every good, will see about that. Again
I 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.
81 will show you.''
Mrs. Penroy sprang up and seized a 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.