The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-05-28
CT AFTER NV.

enigma.
lie had started slightly at Prescott's
revelation, but that was the only evil
dence OF Internal emotion that he be-
trayed.
s cool. dcrsive smile on his sneering
lips, he laughed jarriHgiy-
"Ohi YOU We found that out, have you?"
Il have, retortei Prescott. angrly,
uettled at his failure to abash lbs foe
And that would be your first mover"
Yes, it would.
"Digamy, ! believe ycu said?"
YES, and All ugly word it is in the
country courts, l can tell you. 1t ain t
like your city divorce courts, and bribed
juries, and corrupt judges-it's the un-
bought, indignant verdict of honest
men.
Like YOU and I-eh, PRESCOTT" jeered
the other.
Not" fairly choked the plotter, driven
Is the verge of uncomfortable rage by
tho tantalizing audacity OF his compan-
ion, farmers anl-iniller5.
So" purred Daltoa. Very good.
Quite q Joke, Prescott, and he placed
his hand Familiarity on Prcscott's
shoulder, while the latter started as if
stung by a serpent We'll, that will be
Yes, it Will"
"Bigamy:"
Il said it.
:" 1t won't work.
w ont it:
NO. l see move one, and check
mate it.
DO you?"
Yes. silence all that babble with a
letter | have in nay pocket"
From who?
Never mind that, but it shows that
Isabel, first wife OF Paul Dalton, died
exactly two months before Paul Dalton
married wife number two. Come on,
Prescott"
With mock friendly familiarity, as if
they had been brothers, comrades, all
their lives, Paul Dalton locked arms
with his companion.
The latter was a snoldering volcano
of passion. Chagrin, disappointment,
rage seemed to consume his soul like
the blast of a Tcd-hot furnace.
The stony hearted man at his side
little dreamt of his peril
Had Ralph Pr scott been armed he
would have struck his victorious foe his
dnath-ilow than and there, made half
frantic by the stinging taunts that fate
seemed TO award him at every new move
he made.
oh, it was maddcning! This man was
a demon, a triekster IL magic.
He escaped scot-free from nets that
would enmesh and destroy an average
man.
He let others plot, bided his time, and
appeared at a critical moment TO put out
his hand and pluck the rich fruit before
aim. while the schemcr CRASHED his
teeth in imputent rage.
Rather dragged along than led, Ralph
Prescott was forced to accompany the
man who seemed to BE- the master OF his
fate.
As in a dream, he found himself, ten
minutes later, seated in the library OF
Lawyer Drew's house, with Paul BAL
tn opposite him, smiling blandiy.
Thought l might want witness, "
spoke the latter It's no use, Pres
colt; won't fight with you.
Lawyer Drew, prim, severe and keen
eyed, entered the room a minute later
Good evening. Mr.. Prescott; good
evening, Mr."
Dalton"
The lawyer started, and stared sharp
ly at the last speaker through his gold
trimmed eye glasses.
All, yes, he said slowly and dubious
"; Mr.. Dalton-Mr. Paul Dalton. |
| see-I see. The legatee Of my client,
Mr. Godfrey Forsythe. l believe l
have seen YOU at Maple Leaf farm"
once or twice" assented Dalton,
| carelcssly.
Il would not have known you"
Il have changed, | suppose.
Remarkably
Well, beggary makes a man wear a
| mask OF humility sometimes, was the
barc-faccd admission Of audacity. You
| know my business, Mr. Drew"
Il can surmise it.
| Il come about the Forsythc legacy. /
believe the old gentleman left me quite
| a sum
Yes. In cash and securities, it ag-
grcgates some $50 900.
Il want il.
The lawyer looked grave. He did not
| like this young man with his tiippant
eyes and aggressive ways.
Il presume you are aware that a
| transaction of this Importance and mag
nitude cannot be consummated in an
hour" he remarked.
Il don't see why not" interrupted
Dalton impatiently. 1t was left 10 me,
wasn't it,"
Yes. TO Paul Dalton"
/ And l am Paul Dalton"
/ L won't deny that. l can remember
| your face well enough for that, and Mr.
| Prescott. of course, knows you, and Mr.
| Elliott"
Certainly. sir. So, If I am the heir
| | expect the money"
Very well; | will consider this q
formal demand and expedite matters az
much as possible. There are certain
forms 10 obey, certain papers TO execute
Como again in week. Meantime, il
| your necessities are pressing
They are. bluntly admitted Dalton
l will advance you some money
How much ifty-a hundred?"
Two hundred will do"
The lawyer took out his check book.
in week, then:" said Dalton, as h
folded W the bit Of paper.
Yes, We shall be ready for you then.
All these proceedings Ralph Prescott
watched with lowering brows.
He saw money that he had expected Il
| handle given freely 10 another; he saw
| an almost utter stranger 70 Geoffrey
Forsythe as claimant of his fortune.
Oh. it was maddening. hate-inspiring
The DEGREES of fate were cruel, unjust
Say. Prescott, | want TO cash this
check said Dalton, as they left tbs
lawyer house together.
Cash it, then. growled Prescott.
Come, don't be wrathy. l may
throw a few hundreds in your way Yet
l bear you no illwill.
Shouldn't think you would, seeins
that you've got all the plums in sight.
Dalton smiled eomplacently.
!, orf-, !
Come; get the check cashed for NE
I've got friend I'm 20 meet at I'll,
hotel tonight, and | need ready funds
| l. nnf a Hon s>r ~