Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1893-10-20
In John Lees house on the morning after

In John Lees house on the morning aftei
the mtrdef."
'Well, and if he were2"
Can YOU not see? Is it not plain?
Why did not John Lee bid him stay2 Be-
cause he dare not. 'Tis we'll known Mar
tin Lee was wild youth. Nay, then, to
tell you more, John Lee forbade him his
house..
How know you this?"
THAT is my secret, Grizzle Meade.
But even if it were as you report"
"I thought you were keener. Twas
Martin Lee aud the Marshal saw in this
very room. The sailor FROM Africa, With
stories Of diamond feldj."
"Why, then, that could never be, and
not know it..
Giles Ellis looked at her keenly. A
struggle was revealed in Grizzlies mau-
ner. Something was combated - re-
pressed.
1T is all clear to me now. 1t was none
other than Martin Lee. verify believe,
who found shelter here that night. But
why why did he not make himself
known"
"WbyP He had good r, a'ons. doubt
less; think you he had plenty to do with
out revealing himself to us here, else
John Lee would not drive him from his
door"
THAT is reason, too" said Grizzle
Meade, slowly.
But, if ever 1t comes to the authorities.
you must be sure twas Martin Lee was
here. Aye, and so must Daniel Meade. "
There need be o doubt on that hand.
There must not be.
Nor will there. What one knows, both
will swear"
Il am glad you perceive where justice
lies in this matter, Grzzle. Somebody
should hang for your son. When Martin
Lee is hanged. Daniel Meade may sleep
easier"
This was another of his speeches with
double meaning that terrified and an
gered Grizzle. She shot q fierce look at
him, and answered sullenly:
Il am not travelling at Your gait always,
Giles Ellis. 1t may be you are mistaken
about Martin Lee Once for all-l'll say
this-neither nor Daniel Meade will say
aught of Martin Lee till l see my way
clearer than see it now. No breath OF
Martin Lee shall escape our lips till see
where your interest lies.
Grizzle Meade's suspic ons were fully
aroused, and unless they were allayed.
all Giles labor would be lost.
''Tis true. have a reason. 1t is no!
that | want Martin hanged. There yo1
wrong me-.
1T would be pity to wrong so good a
man.
Il would lower the plide of Dorothea
and her daughter.
"Ah! Now / understand.
Il will confde in you. All Salem Will
know soon Martin Lee has besn here and
committed terrible crime. Twas he
who cut the throats of Winslow's horse
and sheep.
Grizzle Meade held up her hands.
"'Tis monstrous!"
AYE, is it. And it will be proven with
out doubt he did it. There was one saw
him do it.
"Monstrousl IT'S past belief" sale
Grizzle Meade.
Now, It's bad enough to kill mans
sheep and horse-'tis worse to kill YOU
SOP. Twill be marvel if he escapes the
hangman."
ave, will it. We must see that he
does not" said Grizzle, with sudder
resolution. Trust me TO make it {
straight D ,th tothe scaffold. If anything
/ can say, or anything Daniel Meade may
swear, will do it, it's as GOOD as done
And l thank you, Giles Ellis, for you
confidence. And when you have Jane
Lee to wife, be sure l will be among thu
:irst to wish you JOY and long years"
She shot glance at him then that dis
concerted him. All this time he haC
deluded himself-had thought he wal
twisting her round his finger, and bend
ing her, through her fears, to his will
until in moment S time his real purpose
was laid bare, and Grzzle Meade ga
looking at him composedly.
Now that we understand each other
have a glass of wine before you go2"
He was going TO refuse bluntly. bu
craft came TO his aid, and he accepted tn,
offer. AS he slipped his wine. he mustered
a smile.
Prepare yourself for news. L vii
make the first move. A good day to You
Mistress Meade.
And Grizzle Meade was alone. Sh'
looked after him wrathfully.
1T will 60 hard with me II l canno
hold him as fast as he holds me.
lTo BE CONTINUED.