The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-19
HAPTER XIII.
A WICKED CONTACT.


CHAPTER XIII.
A WICKED CONTACT.
At the hour when the Globe Inn was
free of customers Giles Ellis entered it
and inquired after the welfare of the
landlord. who was abed Il came" said
Giles Ellis in his insinuating manner, ito
inquire how he is. was sorry to see him
IN such straits.
Nobody knows what he suffers what
| have gone through i'll tie past twenty
four houss.
VIVA. think Won caused Daniel to fall
in a tit. Mistress Meade?"
That needs no guess. Ever since my
poor son was killed, the very sight of
a sailor distiesses him"
L see. 'Tis very natural"
1 am almost tempted to give up the
business"
"Aye-but it is fine, profitable bust
ness"
There have leen times when it was
bad, too"
Think you, if the man who killed your
son were hanged, Daniel Meade would
not rest easy" Giles ELS leaned over
the table at which the, were sitting. and
looked at Grizzle Meade mcaningly,
Grizzle was seized with a tremor
L would rather, were in your place,
or your husbands, see the man who MIR
Gered your son hange |, than own all
Salem. Daniel Meade may rest easy
when justice is melted out to the muir
derer."
Grizzle Meade looked at him as if she
would read his soul. MY mind is not on
blood. Eve had enough of blood"
But justice-justice should be doae.
Aye. Let them that makes the laws
execute them"
But the authorities are tardy, me-
thinks, or this matter would have been
cleared up before this. Did You mark
what the sailor sad about Martin Lee
last night?"
Il did not hear all he said" Grizz ,e
replied, cautiously.
Did you not hear him tell how he was
marked by Mart n Lee III Guarrel?"
Yes; and how he was Martin Lees
friend. / heard him answer you that.
And how he knew that Mart n Lee was
coming this way, and should be in Salem
now.
Yes: heard all"
Think you Martin Lee is hele?"
How do | know"
Was it not sailor killed your son?"
1T was Grzz,e bowed her head and
and put her apron to her eyes.
That sailor-was he not Martin Lee
think you?"
Il never thought more about him than
of the sailor who slept here last night -
said Grille. why should YOU charce
Martin Lee?"
Because this man says he was coming
here. This is a matter none can hear. |
came TO speak to you alone. Mart Lee
did come to Salem. He was here-where
ha &c
time 1t viii he shown he was in Salem.
Grizz'e Meade, if sou use your wits. You
will SEQ just &c melted out to Martin Lee. J"
And how a~e We to do this thing?
What would YOU have us dO?'
First. promise that you will never
breathe what | will tell you?"
You can trust me as | trust You" an
swered Grizzle Meade. slowly.
Know then that Martin Lee was seen
In John Lees house on the morning after
the murder"
Well. and if he were?"
Can you not see? Is it not plain?
Why did not John Lee bid him stay? Be
cause he dare not. lis we'll known Mar
tin Lee was a Wild youth. Nay then. to
tell you more, John Lee forbade him his
house"
How know you this"
That Is my secret, Grizzle Meade
But even if 1t were as you report"
a thought you were keener Twas
Martin Lee | aud the Marshal saw in this
very room. The sailor from Africa, with
stories of diamond fields.
Why, then, that could never be. aud
not know it.
Giles Ellis looked at her keenly. A
struggle was revealed in Grizzlies man
ner. Something was combated - re-
pressed.
1T is all clear to me now. 1t was none
other than Martin Lee l verify believe
who found shelter here that night But
why why did he not make himself
known
Why: lie had good reasons. doubt
less; think yoE he had plenty to do with
out revealing himself TO us here, else
John Lee would not drive him from his
door"
That is reason, too" said Grizzle
I Meade. slowly.
But, If ever it comes TO the authorities,
you must be sure twas Martin Lee was
here. Aye, and so must Daniel Meade -
There need be no doubt on that hand.
There must not be-"
Nor Will there. What one knows. both
will swear
am glad you perceive where justice
lies III this matter, Grille. Somebody
should hang for your son. When Martin
Lee is hanged. Daniel Meade may sleep
easier.
/ This was another of his speeches with
I double HE ming that terrified and an
( gered Grlz2le. She shot a fierce look at
/ him, and answered sullenly:
/ am not travelling ut Your gait always.
lilies Ellis. 1t may be you are mistaken
/ about Martin Lee. Once for all-l'll say
! this neither l nor Daniel Meade will saw
aught o. Martin Lee till / see my wav
! CLEARER than / see 1t now. No breath of
Martin Lee shall escape our lips till l see
where your interest lies.
Grizzle Neade's suspic ons were fully
! arou ed, and, unless they were allayed.
all Giles labor would be lost.
is true. have a reason. 1t is no;
tha. | want Martin hanged. There you
wrong me-"
1t would be pity to wrong SO good a
man"
I would lower the pride of Dorothea
/ end her daughter"
All, Now ! understand"
/ L will confide in you. All Salem will
know soon Martin Lse has besn here and
/ committed terrible crime Twas he
who cut the threats of Winslow's horse
and sheep.
Grizzle Meade held up her hands
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