Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-01-26

"How came there in the forest2"
On his temple was livid mark.
1t was o'clock in the afternoon. A girl
with slender figure was fastening up the
avenue to the Fontain residence. She was
very pretty, with wonderful brown eyes,
cherry lips and crimson cheeks usually, but
pale now. She raised the heavy brass
knocker at the entrance and raped timidly
A servant answered.
"Mr. Herbert FontainP" she said inquir-
Ingly.
II speck he am in" said the servant.
"Please walk in, an l will bring um."
The young girl was ushered into the Ii
brary. In few minutes a firm tread ech-
oed along the hall. Herbert entered the Ii
brary.
"Why Katie" he cried, unable to say
anything else in sheer establishment at see
ing her there
The girl fell on his breast and burst into
tears
poor papal poor papap she sobbed.
"What of him" asked Herbert.
"He is gone. Oh, fear he is deadp'
"Whatp
"He has disappeared and left no trace.
have not seen him since last night"
Herbert's hands flew up to his temples.
Last night" he muttered; nothing more,
however. Memory was seeking to assert
herself, but the effort was vain.
Herbert, what can we dor"
1--WE can institute a search, at any rate"
said Herbert. Darling, | am glad you
came to me- / will go over to Locksley
place with you"
Come then, Herbert, as soon as posi-
/ BILE" said Katie.
~ will go now" he said.
On the way to Locksley place neither
said much. Once there Herbert ordered
out the servants. One he dispatched TO the
country town, which was couple Of miles
away, for officers.
The officers came and for hours search
was made. But in vain. No trace could
be found of Arthur Locksley. Night ap
preached
II will go over home for brief space"
said Herbert. ut is strange that father
has not been here this afternoon"
He was alone with Katie when he adj
dressed those words to her.
'Oh, Herbert" she burst out, cit seems
like a punishment upon me that papa
should disappear while was with you last
night"
with me last nightp he exclaimed, evil
IDENTIFY astonished. IL have no recollection
of it,"
The girl opened her eyes in surprise
"Why, Herbert" she cried, you werel"
This time he did not contradict her.
"Alone in the forest this morningl" he
thought mo recollection of how l came
therel There is some dreadful mystery
here Oh, that my poor mind could clear
itp
Still memory did not aid him.
Going up the avenue to his home half an
hour later, he overlook his father One
glance at his face showed that he had not
heard.
"Dear father, where have you been this
afternoon" Herbert asked.
81 started off in hurry at o'clock with
geologist to explore Watkins creek; just
4 moment ago got off my horse, having re
turned"
Father, you have not heard"
Heard what, my son"
"Mr. Locksley has mysteriously disap
peared."
"NoY"
AYE"
Mr. Fontain was deeply shocked.
"And can any traces of him be foundS'
he asked.
None 1t is a very mysterious affair"
The front entrance was reached. At that
moment some horsemen rode up to the ave
nue. gate. They dismounted and hurried
up to the house. Herbert and his father
both paused, waiting for them. They soon
reached the house.
"Mr Fontain," said one, then hesitated.
"Mr Rilton," said Herberts father
The gentleman who had just spoken was
the sheriff Of the county.
"Mr Fontain," he continued, while his
voice trembled, II have a painful duty tC
perform Information has been lodged
against you, and | am compelled to arrest
you on the charge of numbering Arthur
Locksley. Permit me, while discharginl
my duty, to express my disbelief in the
charge"
Mr. Fontain paled. He did not utter
word. Herbert sprang forward as If t
strike down the sheriff.
Herbert" cried his father, "Mr. Hiltor
is not to blame. Wait till you find my &c
10 cuser"
'Who is my accuser'" he demanded
"Mr. Fenwick Locksley."
At that name Herbert's hand flew up t.
his temple "Oh, if | could recollect," b,
cried. 1T seems as If my head woulC
burst"
His father hardly spoke during his rid,
to the county town. All he said was:
Confront me with my accuser. wisl
TO see him as soon as possible"
In the magistrates Office they met. Fen
wick Locksley was very pale and his lip
were firmly set. 1t was desperate gam'
be was playing, but one that meant a lif
or death to him.
$50 you say killed Arthur Locksleyi'
said Mr.. Fontain haughtily.
YES" said Fenwick boldly.
"Have you any other grounds than tn
feud which existed between us upon which
to found your accusationsS"
81 have. | saw you do the deed. You
felled me to the earth. See my bloody face
Yes, sir know all except what you die
with the body"
Mr.. Fontain's eyes flashed fire.
ttI'anxvick Inckalav Won liaIu ha frias