Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-09-16
CHAPTER xxxIII. tcont,nned.,

lope, suspending her weeping In the
excess OF her curiosity. Little Da-
ney's mammal how very remarkable!
And so she il really in this house"
And stands i'm need of rcfreshment.
having ridden from the ferry to Lem
ingham, and from Lemingham to this
place without breaking her fast re-
peated the old man.
"a distance of twenty miles each
way. Forty miles without eating any
thing. And our dinner has been over
for three hours. But l will have hali
n dozen chickens broiled directly! 1t
will take nc time ut alli' exclaimed the
little body. flying down stairs and out
of the back door to give her orders,
without having more thai glanced ut
the strange lady that sc keenly excit-
cd her interest.
The captain murnured. as he watched
her disappearance
Poor little creature! 1t is a good
soil, after ALL"
The marquise arose and advanced to
meet him. inquiring anxiously:
And Monsieur lie Magistrate?"
'Is dying, Madame! lit was no time
TO speak TO him of our own affairs,
deeply as they interest us. We must
try the other man."
"And he. Monsieur
Ills name is Erlingford. A new
man. and from what l al gather,
either for some unknown reason, un-
friendly to Greville, or else, perhaps
only anxious to prove his zeal for the
administration Of justice by great Sc
verify"
Then there Is little to be expected
from him. Monsieur"
I'm the way of mercy, but very little.
After hearing what we have to COM
municate, he may deem ii but just to
release Greville upon bail. We shall
see; earlier In our acquaintance you
babe me hope against hope, Madame.
1 counsel you now to 'reck your own
read as the Scotch say"
Monsieur"
Monsieur
II mean-to follow your OWE maxim,
and hope for the best"
The conversation had gone on slowly,
and at intervals was interrupted by
Miss Pinchett. who anne back to ON
duct Madame DE Glacie to a bedcham-
Der, where she might lay of her bon
net and arrange her hair before lunch
con was served.
Meantime the captain walked up and
down the hall in moody silence.
Thus half an hour passed. mt the end
of which the marquise re-entere6 the
hall. followed by Miss Pinchett, who
invited the old man to accompany
them TO the dining room. where lunch
con was spread. They sat down to the
table, but, fatigued and exhausted as
they We're, having ridden nearly forty
miles since moraing without having
broken their fast, they could not eat
freely: the presence of death in the
house had destroyed their appetites.
When the ill-favored meal was over.
the captain turned to the lady and
said:
Madame, 1t Is now much too late TO
call upon Mr.. Eflingford. But if you
are sufficiently rested and refreshed |
will take you back to the isle. After
which / shall have to return here to
watch the night out beside my old
friend. And tomorrow. Madame. we
will seek Mr.. Erlingford.'
The lady silently bowed acquies-
cencc, and arose to prepare for her de-
parture.
Miss Pinchett brought her her bon
uCt dDu uuuutkC. lnC tdDtdi pkdtCh
her in the carriage. and they drove to
the shore, where the ferry boat wait
ed to take them to the isle.
On reaching home the captain con
signed the lady to the special attention
of Miss Powers. explaining the immi-
nent necessity Of his return to Burns
top, and set out Immediately. On his
arrival he vas met by the clergyman
n. L-I 49, T.. ,~A., kfD
patient.
How is hep inquired the old man.
AT rest. He died half an hour
since"
The captain uttered a deep groan,
and sank down into the nearest chair.
Death is always overwhelming to the
sensitive; and the big, brave old sailor
was as sensitive rs n woman where
his affections and friendships were
concerned.
~ am compelled to leave the house
Immediately, having several more sick
calls 10 make tonight. There is a great
deal Of illness about! But 1 must en-
treat you to remain here, and take the
direction of affairs, If possible"
such is my intention. But the little
one, tie poor, desolate child, where is
she?'
Miss Pinchett has taken her Off to
some distant part OF the house. and Is
trying to calm her grief. | hope SHE
will succeed. The grief of children Is
very transient. They cry themselves
to sleep and forget everything. And
now, sir, l must bid you goodnight.
IL | can be Of service tomorrow, let
me know"
And so. with a bow, the clergyman
went away.
The captain watched 10y the remains
Of his friend that night.
The next morning he made all the
arrangements for the funeral, which
took place on the third day.
1t was not until after the funeral
that Captain Fuljoy took Madame De
Glacie to see Mr.. Eriingford.
Their erranG was unsuccessful.
The young magistrate listened POI
litely TO the statement of the miarquise
and to the arguments of the captain.
which, as they have already been lain
before the reader, need not be repeat
ed here.
At their close, he remarked:
IAN these circumstances are matters
for the future consideration Of a Jury: