The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-08

.Yes. I am sorry" said Mrs. Ruthven.
"Thcn. | may only get on the track OF
your jewels, and have TO 20 further a-heid
to discover them. By the way, have you
any note Of their size and weight
only Of some-a few. But | wish you
would not go off Oh such a wild goose
chase. As for me- | am weary OF the sub
ipct, and inclined to let them go! Inc
whole affair has depressed and exhausted
me. feel pursued by an evil fate-as II
everything was insecure-1 never feel
safe.''
MERELY morbid feeling. such as you
accused me Of indulging, and proves that
you ought never to be left alone. why
do you think Of going to so heathenlsh
place as Folkestone? My sister will only
be too delighted if You will go 10 Ched-
worth, Dorrington's place in H-shire.
They will be there in about fortnight,
and get some pleasant people to meet
YOU
You are very kind! But, at present,
| want to be quiet-and-"
Captain Shirley" announced a waiter.
Marsden elevated his eyebrows inter
negatively, and Mrs. Kuthven replied
with a smile.
Il beg a thousand pardons," said Shir-
ley, a sullen look Of annoyance ciouding
his face Il thought you were alone.
Il assure you | am very glad to see
you" cried Mrs Ruthven, gaily. i have
been trying to feed my inexorable trustee,
here. into good humor, TO get his consent
1 to my new purchase. Come and help me;
and pray. take some luncheon.
Il have already unched. thank you"
- glass Of Burgundy, them This,
! | assure you, is not TO be despised."
| shirley condescended 10 take a glass
| and began to thaw.
| Come into the next ROOM" said Mrs.
/ Ruthyen. leading the way; and, Nesting
| into the corner of n large sofa. she pro
ceedcd to coquette with both visitors.
Mr.. Marsden is going all the way 10
! Amsterdam, on the chance of finding my
| poor ruhics." she remarked, after a little
/ discursiye chatter. rs it not good of
| him."
I'VE would all go further than Amster-
dam, if we thought we could find them, >
said Shirley, CALAMITY.
IF? Yes, that is just II. But it Is too
far for mere chance. BY the way, how
far is Amsterdam from Ostend| asked
Mrs Ruthyen, in a curious hooking tone.
Il really do not know" returned Shir-
ley grayely, and looking very straight at
her. his face darkening. why do you
ask 2"
Mrs. Ruthyen was saved the difficulty
Of answering. as her courier came in be
fore she could reply, and handing a card
to his mistress. asked:
"Will you receive the gentleman. mad
ame:"
"Oh. yes, show him up Then. with a
little confidential nod to Shirley, she add
ed:
This IS my engineer"
'IIe has lost no time" he returned.
4 shall not let him stay long. l will
tell you all about him afterward" to
| Marsden.
Shirley looked sharply at the door; but
Marsden seemed too much occupied with
his own thoughts 10 heed what was going
on.
In a few minutes a middle-aged man, Of
average height, with iron-gray mustache
/ and whiskers, his right arm in a sling.
came into the room, and made deferen-
/. tial, though clumsy, bow.
Good morning, Mr.. ColviIle." said
Mrs. Ruthyen. who had risen. and was
standing beside n table near one of the
/ windows. You have lost no time in an
swering my note
Il was anxious to thank you for your
kindness in writing" he returned. in a
4 low. hoarse voice.
And how is your little girl?" continued
I Mrs. Ruthven. Let me see, she must
/ be nearly eight?"
/ NO, ma'om, she is nearly seven. and
i looks less. She IS n delicate, weakly little
keep her away in the country"
Very naturally | am sorry I cannot
/ attend TO You to-day. Mr.. ColvilIe." gra-
4 ciously. You see | am engaged with
/ this gentleman and Captain Shirley. :
/ bending her head in the direction of the
+ latter. But if you will call tomorrow
4 / can give you half an hour DO not be
later than twelve"
Il shall he punctual, and l thank you. .
Wait for a moment" said Mrs. Ruth.
i ven. Il have a little gift here for my
/ god-dauGhter.' She went to her writing
/ table. and took from a drawer small
/ packet, tied with ribbon, which she placed
/ IN his hands
lou are very good, madame. he said.
as with another clumsy bow and look
at each gentleman. he left the room.
i DO You not remember him al all?" ask
cd Mrs. Ruthven
No" returned Shirley. II never saw
him before, and l cannot say he looks
. the sort Of man should be inclined to
trust"
You are too suspicious. The poor fell
low has been unlucky His arm was
broken in some machinery. and he is ont
I Of work"
I have a fellow-feeling with the IN
4 lucky, said Marsden, rousinC himself
! I've not had much good luck myself"
/ Why. YOU seem 10 me a remarkably
lucky man" said Shirley.
by the way, Captain Shirley" began
Mrs Ruthvcn, in a languid tone. Il
. hope You will excuse me for breaking my
. engagement; but my head is quite too
4 had 70 drive down to Twickenham. Il
would not be worth while going in a
i closed carriage, and with my neuralgia an
open one is not 10 be thought Of"
Tray 10 not dream Of incommoding
/ yourself on my account" said Shirley
4 turning white. But rs You do not need
me-, | have business to attend to in the
I city. ami Will bid YOU good morning" h
bowed 70 MarSden and Went quickly
away.
How cross lie is, said Mrs. Ruthven
as the door closed to him.
Yes, poor devil" returned Marsden
carelcSsly, You treat him rather badly
Why does he court bad treatment?
do not want him 10 come here"
There is a strong dash OF cruelty ii
you, charming though you are"
Do YOU think so:' looking down ant
speaking softly. Yes l am capable 81
taking my revenge. believe me" her lip,
quiyering as she spoke
Il am quite sure these pretty velvety
little hands could strike unhinchingly, bu
they could carcss tenderly. Too"
Clifford she exclaimed with sudder
emotion. then. correcting herself
mean Mr.. Marsdcn.
No. no." he said, smiling on her ''yo,
have broken the ice, and l Will not hay,
the colder appellation.'
Not yet" she said softly. withdrawn.
her hand which he had taken. Il MAJ
. call YOU Clifford one dav-but nor now,