Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-05-22

tor, AZ a deep sigh parted the lips they
watched so anxio;s!y Get some brandy
don't !et any one come in here, there
are too many already"
Let us go. then," whispered Mrs. LES
TRANCE to Nora, adding to Lady Dorring
ton: II shall be in the conservatory shoule
you want me-"
Another long shivering sigh broke from
Mrs. Ruthven; she slowly opened hei
, eyes, which met those of Lady Dorring
ION. who was bending over her.
For minute or two she did not seem h
recognize any one, then an expression OF
piteous alarm came into her face, as she
feebly stretched out her arms and exclaim
ed, in gasps:
Save me! don't leave me!'
Dear Mrs. Euthven, you are perfectl.
safe; no harm shall come to you," said
Marsden, coming forward.
'There-there; don't agitate her. Yo,
drink this. rly dear madame" cried the
doctor, offering her some brandy and
water. You are all right now"
"Oh! no, no." cried Mrs. Ru.hvsa, rails
Ing herself with an effort and throwing
herself into Lady Dorrington's arms
that dreadful man will kill me-"
She burst into a violent fit Of crying.
That's right" said the doctor, com
olacently; that will do her good"
81 wish we could get her to her owA
room," exclaimed Lady Dorrington. "But
what has become of her necklace-hei
jewels? Did Mrs. L'Estrange take 1t Cd
20 relieve herr"
mo, 1t was gone when We came in,'
returned Marsden. Hearing the words
Mrs. Ruthven felt her neck and arms.
s1Thov aro all TALON ho so;d ssN.
matter, he spared my life!'
who spared Jour life, dearT" askes
Lady Dorrington.
"Now, don't ask any questions. Ge
her to bed" urged the doctor.
"Look here, Marsden," said Mark Win
ton, who had been examining the foo,
and sides of the tent. Here Is a lon,
rent In the hangings. and the canvas
putting his head through, 'is cut away O
The outside also"
"Some one must have got through here,
said Marsden. going over to examine tn
opening.
Yes" faltered Mrs. Ruthven, who wa.
low fast recovering, though her voice wa,
broken by hysterical sobs. HE cam,
from that side. l was putting my hall
right when thought heard a rustic;
turned and found a dreadful figure in Z
cloak, large hat and a mask close tt
me. BEFORE 1 could draw breath OF
scream, he seized me and smothered my
face With something. I tried to pusl
h;n .weS. fsf ! fsIt l was losing my
senpr.. As If I should die: then, knew
no more till saw dear Lady Dorrington
Oh! shall never feel safe again"
"Great heavens! while we were hesi
tating about that locked door. the scoun.
drel made his escape! Why, l could
scarcely have been ten minutes away. Can
you ever forgive me for leaving your
cried Marsden with emotion.
Can you walk. or shall we carry yos
Ipstairsr asked the doctor.
II would rather walk" replied Mrs.
Ruthven, who was still shivering and
trembling.
Get q shawl or something to wral
round her, Clifford" said his sister. Mars
den went quickly to the cloak room and
returned with a wrap. Mrs. Ruthven
gave him look Of tender recognition, and
Lady Dorrington passing her arm round
her, the doctor assisting at the other side,
she managed to reach her own room
murmuring entreaties that she should no,
re left alone as she went