The Forrest City times., 1891-09-25
A Terrible Love Story.
CHAPTER TX.

He had expected to meet Dumasaue in London to receive payment for his visit to the Mill ouse and his deliv- cry of the money he had been instruct ed to wiring from his mistress either by fair words or threats. He had come there and by his bulldog tenac- ity had conquered the stubborn proud | resistance of Madame Dumasque-had even frightened her into passionate tears and had gone away in the night while Lena slept.
 Gustave understood the pertinacity and temper of his tool only too we'll. and would rather have encountered the face of Judith in his hour of peril. He glanced at Jacob, and saw that it would be useless to fix the crime of murder upon Lena or tho servant.
 The man pointed to the fragments A the wine glass lying in the fender.
 ':.You broke the glass in the fright I give ye; but there's more at hand, 1 dessary,' he said cooly. He turned to cupboard of the sideboard, the pan- elled door of which stood partly open. "Ah, I thought I should find so me more O them here!"
 He took out glass, and. removing the decanter-stopper began to fill it. Gustave involuntarily stretched out his hand to stop the man, and his secret was exposed.
 Not u bad job in one way" said Jacob with leer-'very neatly donem
 lnAtrtncr ka Ia,I ..h out the least sign of repugnance or compassion. "Jhe were cantanker- ous old gala hard one to manage eh, gov'nerp Hev you been taking re- freshment with her?n--with q glance at the deeanter.
 Did l not tell you found her thus when l came to the house this eve ning| asked Gustave in tremulous voice.
 Jacob nodded.
 'I see" he said sagaciously; ..you set the trap yesterday and came to-day to see if your bird was shared. We'll. how much, master, to square this iob?'-in a business-like tone.
 Jacob Mustif suddenly locked the door and put the key in his pocket; then he walked over to the window and stood with his back to 1t, an ex- pression of fierce determination on his face which showed that he meant to have no mercy.
 Gustave sank nervously iuto q chair n the other side of the room. Be- tween the two men sat the dead woman "a horrible silent witness. Dumasque knew that he was entirely at the mercy of his hateful companion. and he made up his mind to accept his horrible position. He rose from his seat and faced Jacob-he would not sit before this despicable judge.
 Yes he said at last, Il did it; and, unfortunately for me, you have discovered the deed which circum- stances drove me to commit Name your price for silence. and, if am able, l will satisfy you"
 "AbleN retorted Mustif. with de- risive smile. You wouldn't have put her out of your way without securing payment Show me what she's got here first and I'll see if it's up to the point; if not, we can make it more at our next meeting
 "Very well,H returned Gustave naughtily, in the full belief that the cheque for E25,000 was lying in his breast pocket. ''We will examine the house-for know nothing of its con- tents; but you must first help me to avoid suspicion"
 'What dye mean-pour this ere awayp" cried Jacob, pointing toward the decanter.
 "Ay; and place her so that she ap- pears as if alive. I dare say no one will call to interrupt us. l must get ready for Judith's return, so that death may be ascribed to natural causes or accident.
 | Jacob whistled increduously. "Why not throw the old lady down the hole in the mill yonder?" he sug- gested, preparing to remove the gilt tering rings and watch and chain. & "No!" cried gustave, springing for ward and pushing the fellow aside even then he could not bear to see such coarse rough grasp upon those white and shapely hands. Lift her into the chair and then carry her into the drawing-room, he said authorita- lively, ia nd leave her jewels where they are; 1 will not have them touch ed"
 ''Going to try the suicide game" commented Jacob in tone of admira- tion; ''and not so bad neither" .'Help me carry the chair. Gustave enjoined impatiently.
 Between them they placed the un-