The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-06-30

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Lady Carwitchet!" somebody ex-
claimed. II couldn't believe my eyes"
Thought she WIS dead or in penal
servitude. Never should have expected
10 SEQ her here" said some one else be-
hind me conhdentially.
what Carwitchet2 Not the mother
Of the Carwitchet who
Just 90. The Carwitchet who
Tom assentel with shrug. I'VE needn't
go further, > '''.rny guest. Just my
luck. I ~ nc Buxton. thought
them unc', = good conpany-in
fact. CarN:,, 81 laid me under great
obligation about horse WIS nearly let
In for buying-and give them general
invitation here, as one does, you know.
Never expected her to turn up with her
luggage this afternoon just before din
ner. to stay u week or fortnight II Car
witchet can join her." A groan Of sym.
pathy ran around the table. 1T cant be
helped. Eve told you this just to show
that shouldn't have asked you here to
meet this sort Of people Of my own free
will, but. as 1t ia. please say no more
abO1t them" The subject was not drop
ped by any means. aud took care that
It should not he. At oGr end Of the ta-
BILE one story after another went buzxing
arOund-sotto voce out Of Difference to
Tom, but perfectly audible.
"Carwitchet? All. yes. Mixed up in
that Rawlings divorce case. wasn't her
A bad lot. Turned out Of the Dragon
Guards for cheating at cards, or picking
pockets or s0inething-reineInber the
row at the Cerulean clubT Scandalous
exposure-and that forged letter buSi
ness-Oh. that was the nOther-prosecu-
ton hushel mp somehow. Ought TO be
serving fourteen years-and that bust.
ness Of poor Farras, the bankers-got
hold Of some Of his secrets and black
mailed him till he blew his brains
OUT
II WIS so exciting that I clean forgot
the bishop, till low gasp at my elbow
startled me {. He waS lying hack In his
char, his mighty shaven iowl ghastly
white, his fierce. imPerious eyebrows
dropping limp over his fishlile eyes, his
splendid figure SHRINK and contracted.
he was trying with shaking hand 10
pour out wine. The decanter clatterel
against the glass and the wine spilled on
the cloth.
I'm afraid you'll find the room too
warm. Shall we 60 into the library"
He rose hastily and followed me likes
lamb.
He recovered himself once we got into
the hall, and Rffably rejected all my
proffers OF brandy and sOda--medical
adVice-everything else my limited ex.
psFience could suggest He only de-
manded his carriage directly" and that
Miss Panton should be summoned forth
with.
Imade the best use could Of the time
left me.
I'm uncommonly sorry you do not
feel equal to staying a little longer, my
lord. ! counted on showing you few
trihea Of precious stones, the salvage
from the wreck Of my possessions. Moth
ing In comparison with your own collec-
tiou."
The bishop clasped his hand over his
heart His breathcAme short and quick.
"a return Of that dizziness" he ex-
planned with faint smile. "You are
thinking Of the Valdes sapphire. are you
mott Some day. he went on with forced
composure. ~ may have the pleasure
OF showing 1t TO you His NJ Gay u=sa-
er'a Just now"
Miss Panton's steps were heard In the
hall.
"You are we'll known as connoisseur.
Ar. Acton be went on hurrisdly. "ls
your collection valuables nso. keep u
safe; don't trust ring OF your hand,
or the key Of your jewel case out q
your pocket TIL the house Is clear again"
The words rushed from his lips In an
impetuous whisper; he gave me a mean
ing glance and departed with his dangh-
tsr. went back 70 the drawing room
my head swimming with beNildeFnent
"Whati The dear bishop eOnei'
screamed Lady caTwitchst from the