Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1890-12-26

Mrs. i'rrSfNS mind was ny tnlS time equal
~ inaccessible tn information and advice. Il
want Ia knew what is 10 be done with those
two men who are watching the gate" was
all She said in the way of reply
Mrs. Lnlev raised her head in alarm.
Two" she northumberland looked at Mr..
Sarazn. You only spoke of one last
night
And add another this morning. Rest
your poor head. Mrs. Lnley: know how it
aches: know how it burns" lie still per-
sisted in speaking Ia Mrs. Presty. One of
those two men viii follow me TO the station
and see me of on my way 10 London. The
other will walk after you, or your daughter,
or the mad. or any other person who may
try TO get away into hiding with Kitty. And
they are both keeping close 10 the gate. in
the fear of losing sight Of Us in the toy"
II wish we liyct, in the middle ages! said
Mrs. Presty.
what would be the use OF that, ma am?"
Good heavens, Mr.. Sarrazin, don't you
see? In those grand Old days you would
have taken dagger. and the gardener would
have taken dagger, and you would have
stolen ont and stabbed those two villains as
a matter of course. And this Is the age of
prorreSS, The yiest rogue in existence is a
sacred person whose life We are bound to re-
spect, All what good that national hero
would have done who pat his barrels Of gun
powder ii the right place on the 9Th OF No
vember! | have always said it and stick
to it, Guy FawkcS was great statesman"
In the meanwhile Mrs. Linley was not
resting and not listening to the expression
Of her mothers political sentiments. She
was intently watching Mr.. Sarrazin's face.
There is danger threatening us" she said !;
"and you see way out of it."
To persist in trying to spare her was plain.
ly useless. Mr.. Sarrazin answered her di.
rectly.
THE danger of legal proceedings to obtain
possession Of the child" lie said, "is more
near and more serious than thought it right
to acknowledge while you were in doubt
which way to decide. l was careful-tOo
careful, perhapS-not to unduly influence
you in matter of the utmost importance to
your future life. But you have made up your
mind. don't scruple now to remind you
that an interval of time must pass before the
decree for your divorce can be pronounced
and the care of the child be legally secured
to the mother. The only doubt and the dan.
| ger are there. If you are not frightened by
the prospect of a desperate venture which
some women would shrink from, believe
| see way of battling the spies"
Mrs. Linley started to her feet "Say what
l am to do" she cried, land judge for your
self if am as easily frightened as some wo-
| men,"
The lawyer pointed with persuasive
smile to her empty chair. IF you allow
| yourself to be excited" he said, 'yOu will
/ brighten me. Please-Oh, please, sit down
againv
| Mrs. Linley felt the strong will asserting
itself in terms of courteous entreaty. She
Obeyed. Mrs PreSty had never admired the
lawyer as she admired him now. us that
how you manage your wife?" she asked.
| Mr.. Sarrazin was equal to the occasion,
whatever 1t might be. 'In your time,
ma am" he said, ibid you reveal the mys-
teries Of conjugal life?" He turned to Mrs.
Linley. II have something to ask first" he
resumed, "and then you shall hear what
propose. How many people serve you in
this cOttageT'
| "Three-Our landlady, who is housekeeper
and cook; our own maid, and the landlady's
daughter, who does the Homework"
ANY Out-of-doOr servants?"
"Only the gardener"
"Can you trust these people?'
I'm what way, MIR. Sarrazin?
Can you trust them with a secret which
only concerns yourself?'
Certainly! The maid has been with us
for years; no truer woman ever lived. The
good old landlady often drinks tea with u.s.
Her daughter is going to be married, and l
have given the wedding dress. As for the
gardener, let Kitty settle the matter with
him, and l answer for the rest Why are
you pointing to the window?'
Look out and tell me what you see."
II see the fog"
"And l, Mrs. Linley, have seen the boat
house. While the spies are watching your
gate what do you say to crossing the lake
under cover OF the fogr'