The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-11-29

months OF each other, and after his
brother Arthur had come into possession
Of his title, little turmOils arose between
the brothers, and seemed to embitter
them exceedingly.
Reginald, the second son, had an ugly,
morose disposition, that was peculiarly
exasperating, and whenever the oppor-
tunity occurred he delighted in getting
Fftzroy into disgrace with the young
baronet.
"These young men had very pretty
cousin, in whose society they each took
extreme pleasure. Her name was Con-
stance Leonore Glendenning. 1t was
soon discovered that the affections of the
young girl were conferred upon Sir Ar
thur, and this knowledge was imme-
diately followed by betrothal.
Reginald, being somewhat disappoint-
ed that he could not win the prize. I'M
dertook TO report several little interviews
of a purely innocent and accidental
nature that Fitzroy had had with this
lady to his brother. casting a very SIMS
ter light upon Them and assuring Arthur
that Fitzroy was endeavoring to sup
plant him in her favor.
'This artful story Infatuated the young
nobleman, and caused Il very bitter in
terview. Fitzroy Indignantly denied
every thought of Interference. declarin g
the truth. that his love for Constance
was merely cousinly, and urging that he
had been Slandered.
"This Sir Arthur refused to believe nd
they parted in anger. Fitzroy eXclaiming,
in moment of unguardcd passion, as he
left him:
"'Nery well, think so if it suits you:
but, mark me, you shall yet repent Your
unjust accusations, and, as l live, shall
never repeat this insult
"Closing the door as he spoke, he
stepped into the hall, and stood face TO
face with Antoine Duval, the valet of his
brother Reginald, and. from the conscious
look he gave him, Fitzroy knew. and af-
ter events made him certain, that he had
either purposely listened or accidentally
heard the unfortunate remark.
The brothers did not meet again that
day, but early the next Fitzroy was
awakened by an unusual tumult.
"Rising. he dressed rapidly. and pro-
ceeded To investigate the cause of the
disturbance
$40 his horror he was told that Sir
Arthur had disappeared during the night.
His bed had been occupied as usual. but
he had probably been murdered, or very
badly wounded, as. while no traces of his
body could be found, evidences of con-
test were on every side.
Blood was upon the bed and floor. the
wndowseat was covered with it. as
though he had been dragged through it,
and then 10y means of a rope let down to
the ground below.
The rope still chung to the balcony
"From the grass to an ornamental lake
not far distant were irregular patches of
the same human gore.
covered.
That lake was thoroughly dragged
for the body: the grave by the side of it
was searched. not a spot being left in
which a corpse could be buried-to nc
effect
"The body of the murdered Sir Arthur
Glcndenning was never found.
"But, while stupefied with grief over
his brothers loss. our poor friend was
made aware that the finger of suspicion
pointed to him with singularly fatal evil
dences of guilt.
"A dagger with his name engraved
upon the handle was found by the bed
side. Oh the floor, its blade still wet with
blood.
Beneath the window seat. caught up
on a nail. was fragment of cloth which,
upon search being made, fitted exactly
into rent in dressing gown of his.
that was found hanging in his own closet.
"llorrible to relate. some of his broth
er's blood still chung to the gown.
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