Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-18

land from South America I wrote him from London, asking to see him. He appointed this inn as neutral ground for us to meet, so here am-''
 "Why neutral ground? Have you quarreled?'
 Bitterly.
 "You did so at college" said l, look ing steadily at him. Strange that such ill blood should exist between twin brothers D
 cis in a harsh tone, quite at variance with his usual soft speech,
 "Ohi And her namef''
 "Oliyia Bellin''
 "I know her. Do you mean to say, Briarfield- that"-
 "Hush!" he said, rapidly indicating the door, and there stood the girl Rose listening to our conversation. Her face was pale, and it was evident that the mention of the name had powerfully affected her. Seeing our eyes were on her, she apologized in a low, nervous voice.
 Your pardon, gentlemen, she said, placing a tray on the table. ''I did not intend to interrupt your conversation. Allow me to lay the table for supper.
 First show me my room," said l, picking up my knapsack. Il am dusty and wish to give myself brush up. " Rose nodded and preceded me out of the apartment l glanced back and saw that Francis had returned to his old post by the window. Evidently he was watching for the arrival of his brother.
 "When does MT. Felix Briarfield ar rivc:" asked Rose as we ascended the stairs
 "I doi:'t know the name, sir. she said, with an obvious effort
 "You don't know the name?" 1 re- peated, seeing she was lying, yet MT. Francis Briarfield is here to meet his brother.
 Ut may be so, sir. But know noth- ing about it. Mir. Briarfield is stran- ger to me, like yourself ' Ut is to be hoped you received him more willingly than you did me"
 My words fell on the empty air, for after her last remark she hastily depart ed I mechanically attended to my wants and wondered what could be the meaning of the girls attitude
 ''She knows Miss Bellin and Felix Briarfield, 1 thought, perhaps not personally, but at least their names. She is also aware of the intended visit of Felix to this place. I must find out from Francis the reason of that visit, and it may throw some light on the de- meanor of Rose. am glad came here tonight. for that landlord is scarcely a person to be trusted. Certainly my pre- sentiment of romance is coming true. ''
 When descended to the dining room. found supper laid and Francis impa- | tiently awaiting my arrival. A lamp was lighted. and for the first time saw his face plainly. The alteration in his looks and demeanor since our college days was astonishing. Felix had always been the graver of the twins, and 1t was the distinguishing mark between them Now the livelier spirits of Francis had calmed down to subdued gravity which made the resemblance between them still greater. We seated ourselves at the table in silence, and he colored as he caught my earnest look. "You find me altered?'' he asked, with manifest discomposure. ''Very much altered and more like Felix than evcr'' HStNCu sttH HlIl 1OE ONOE a NSdT, said Briarfirld abruptly. ESQ I don't know if the re 'emblance is still strong"
 ''It is stronger, I answered emphat- ically. II saw Felix two months ago, and now look at you tonight I can scarcely believe it is Francis and not Felix seated before me- "We are alike to outward view, Den- ham, but hope our natures are differ ent.
 "What do you mean:"
 Felix" said he, with marked delib- eration, "is thief, liar and a dishon- erable man."
 You speak strongly"
 T have reason to.
 '"The before mentioned reason, Briar- field" " said I. nlluding to the feminine element
 "Yes By the way" he added fever, ishly, you said Miss Bellin was known
 "In 6 casual way only She is a soci. ety beauty, and have met her once ol twice; also her very silly mother. The latter is as remarkable for folly as the former is for beauty We'll, Briarfleld. and what about Miss BellinF'
 ''1 was engaged to her"
 "You are engaged to herr"
 ''I said was, he replied. with em phasis. ''Now she is engaged to my brother"
 "Of her own free will?"
 "I don't know" said Briarfield ''l really don't know When I went tC Chile, was her afianced lover. Now return and learn that she is to marry my brother
 "What explanation does he maker"
 "None as yet. Tonight or tomorrow morning he comes here to explain.
 But why here, of all places?"
 Miss Bellin is ill Marshminstcr Felix is staying there also, and in hi letter asked me to see him nt the Fer inn. as he wished to explain his conduc fully before met Olive again"
 And you agreedf"
 ''As you sec
 "In your place, said meditatively minister and confronted both There i some trickery about this" You think sop
 'I am by nature suspicious" an swered Perhaps too much SO Yes. think there is some trickery."
 Francis drowned and glanced at hi watch
 ''It is now o'clock. he said, re placing 1t in his pocket "too late t go to Marshminster.
 Besides which," l added. lou worthy landlord has doubtless neithe trap nor horse
 By this time we had finished supper and Rose came in to clear away Thoughtfully filling my pipe, I watches her closely. Undeniably she was yer: beautiful woman and ill suited to he present occupation Why girl so hand