The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-03
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'ANOTHER's CRIME

became inevitably somewhat involved
IN the social proceedings OF the two OF
three weeks ensuing, and | noticed, among
other things, that Mrs. Musgrave made Q
determined effort TO become intimate with
Blanche Luellen. Mrs. Musgravs may
have been % years Of age. Shs was hand
slme, blsck-eyed, restless woman, wisk a
fine figure. and rather free manners. Her
husband was a plump, pale man. some ten
years her senior. He was apparently afraid
OF her, but was not Complementary uxori-
Gus; he kept at the club, and when Obliged
TO attend balls or receptions with her re-
tired betimes to the card room. To me they
were not intrinsicslly an interesting couple.
But the rumors about Mrs. Musgrave and
Stewart. and the formers attitude toward
Blanche, fixed my attention on them.
1t was the season OF short excursions into
various country resorts in the vicinity Of
the city
Stewart wns inexhsustible in getting up
the outings, and his party consisted of the
Musgraves, the Luellen, father and daugh-
ter, and Ham Dakyn.
Mr.. Luellen and Musgrave were thus
naturally thrown into each others company,
leaving Stewart and Dakyn to escort, re-
spectvely, Blanche and Mrs. Musgrave l
don't mean to say that this arrangement
was iuva!iable, but it seemed generally to
work out that way. Whether or not
every body concerned was satisfied is an
other question. But l fancied that, as the
days went by Ham Dakyn's clear face took
on a troubled expression, and Mrs. Mus
grave displayed almost boisterous high
spirits Stewart appeared just the same as
ever, and Blanche looked and. believe,
was doliciouslY happy.
During this period | had, of course, seen
a good deal Of CachepOlle, not continuously
but of and on; we had never resumed
our talk about Blanche. But one day he re
marked
They say Fitzjames Stewart is going
back to England 10 morrow
"Do tLey say Why's"
Cachepolle shrugged.
They say it's because his relatives have
come round, and are going to forgive him
and give him money. But by they do
not refer to Mrs. Musgrave. or to Miss
Luelien. 1t might be interesting to learn
their opinion
"Or Ham Dakyn's, said 1. Tomorrow
That's suddenn
l made a point of getting speech of
Dakyn that same forenoon. He was by no
means IA loquacious youth, and we had very
little intercourse together; but there was a
friendly regard and confidence between Us.
Ham DakYn was the son of Californian
millionaire, and his father had died n year
ago
The boy had been educated at Oxford.
but he was American in sentiment and feel
ing; and considering the amount OF money
that was at his disposal, the simplicity and
decorum Of his behaviour was admirable
He had, to be sure. played CARDS with
Stewart, and had lost (rumor said good
many thousand dollars TO him; and it ia not
impossible that Stewart might finally have
succeeded IN quite depraving him, had 1t
not been for the young mans worship Of
Blanche. That acted upon him with re-
lgious intience, though his fair divinity
vouchsafed no answer to his prayers
Stewards secession will make a serious
breach in your party" observed.
Perhaps it's as well,n said he. "Miss
Luellen doesn't like him. They got on first
rate together at first, J." he added, possibly in
answer to my involuntary look of surprise,
but lately it's been different. | was sure
it would sooner or later"
shall you 60 with Stewart" l inquired,
demurely.
30, no. shall stay with shall stay
here" he answered, with an ingenious smile.
Stewart understands thatp
The devil" thought ]. at looks as
though they were making a cat's-paw of
him. But how will they manage Ite BY
the way" l said, in a casual tone, "are you
likely so see the Luellens this eveningr
mot this evening. She said she should
be busy writing letters"
And this was Stewards last evening in
town. l bade adieu to Dakyn with mis-.
giving that some mischief was afoot, At
the club l met Luellen.
shall you be at leisure this evenings" ]
asked him. 81 have been intending coming
over to have chat with you and your
daughter about old times
my dear boy, any time but to-night, ,
responded the elderly gentleman, clapping
his hand on my shoulder with the cordialitY
proper to his temperament, when rejuven
ated with three or four OF the juleps fol
which the club was renowned. my little
girl has informed me that she's going t
spend the evening with Mrs. Musgrave-
who's playing Penelope, you know, in the
absence OF her Ulysses at Leipsio; and t.
console myself, I've promised to take hanC
at whist, after dinner, with the boys. WHY
not join us? Dol Well, then, you mus
have julep with me. By the by, what q
bore. losing Stewart! But he'll be back
I'm sure.n
He's off tomorrow, isn't hes"
ayes, Boohmische Bahnhof, p. m
You'll be down then, OF course, along witt
the rest OF u.s. to give him good send off 2
retired with my misgivings augmented
Blanche had told her father one thing, anC
Dakyn another. twas fair to suppose thai
she would do third 1t was none o.
my business; still, could hardly endure K
remain inactive. But what could do2 II
would be useless to speak Of my suspicious Il
the half tipsy old donkey from whom hat
just parted. Nor did feel inclined TO oper
myself to Cachepolle; he was just the mar
to be of no value in an emergency
Dakyn-yes. it should be Dskyn, il any
one. But, after all, why not play the hauC
alone, as the gamblers say. Fitziame
Stewart was a formidable antagonist, IL
doubt; but, IN a case OF this kind, il my
surmlse turned out correct. there was moth
ing he could do. If the worst came to tn,
worst, felt able TO take care of myself Blu
l hoped TO settle the matter quietly, so tina
no ripple might appear on the surface Ii
| society secrecy is everything.
| Stewart lived on one Of the new street,
near the railway, occupying an entreSol il
handsome apartment house. With tn,
afternoon on my hands, l strolled over il
] that direction to reoonnOItre. Tho 'portier'
was standing outside the entrance, sunnins
himself. l asked him if Herr Stewart wa
within! No; Herr Stewart was out: more
/ over. he was on the eve of departing TO-
| good. His affects were packed. Would tn,
Herr return that evenings 1t was probable
| the PORTER" said, but could not guess q
what hour.
After all, l was more likely making al
| ado about nothing. Blanche might hav
! told a fib to Dakyn, merely to be rid o
him.
If she had told him she was going to cal
on Mrs. Musgrave be might have followe,
/ her there.
VII
/ Late in the afternoon walked out to th
/ park. 1t was pleasure to be- out in thos
Fef,n Id