Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-20
WomanAgainst Woman
MRS, M. A. HOLMES.
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not ghosts, but spectres of sorrow
that keep him away
Well, it is gloomy enough for any
thing, Frank exclaimed, as they
refined in their horses, and gazed at
the wreck OF what had once been a
noble pile OF masonry. i must con-
fess think Godfrey has fallen on the
wrong track this time, for even
Burglars would shun it; and suppos-
ing they did think OF it as a hiding
place, what part could they choose?
1t ie all so exposed
Roy gaZed round with a strange
thrill at his heart. The vision OF
Aiice's sweet face, with the wondrous
eyes and trembling lips, rose before
Kim, and seemed to plead for help.
Meredith must be right; she had
not wronged him, her husband. She
was wronged herself-perhaps in dan
ger,
He turned hurriedly to Frank, with
his face white to the lips.
Something tells me here he said
in low voice, that you are in the
right | have a vague presentiment
that she is in danger. What shall we
do? 1t is terrible to think OF.
Let us ride round to the other
side" Frank said soothingly.
They moved on over the thick grass
and weeds, and glanced from side TO
side. but nothing met their gaze save
desolation and decay.
Suddenly, with an exclamation,
Frank slipped from his horse, and
picked up something that lay on the
grass.
What is it," exclaimed Roy, alert
at once.
"A sovereign" Frank held it up.
THAT proves conclusively that some
one has been here. OF course it may
be stray visitor, and not the men We
chased; yet you say NO person ever
comes here
so the tradition runs answered
Roy, taking the gold coin, a flush
mounting to his cheek. This looks
LIKE clue, Mr.. Meredith"
1T does indeed" Frank handed his
rem to the earl, and peered about
II can see no hole or corner even
where they could hide he said, after
a few minutes search. Shall we ne-
turn?"
1T Is useless staying Danger" Roy
said with disappointment. Then his
brow cleared. We will come tonight
and watch What do YOU fsay?"
An excellent plan BY then &Teof-
frey will have brought the oaetec.
tiVes.'
He mounted his horse again, anG
they rode slowly back 10 the path.
II suppose it is the animal lnstlncl
Nitn1n Lac, frank said suddenly
bal / feel convinced that The robbery
at the castle and attempted robber,
last night at the Grange Were ali one
plot and strongly suspect that for
e3sll count is in II, Lord DARRELL
1t seems Incredible, began Roy
Then he stopped. who are thest
men coming towards u.s." he addeC
hurriedly.
Frank looked tor an instant, theI
with an exclamation spurred his
horse on.
1t is Godfrey and the detectives
How quick he has been!"
The earl drew rein and waited Ii.
Tie riding party approached him
Godfrey Armstead he knew; but the
TAI WAlte-hared stranger on his left
&c did not, nor the three others who
rode behind.
You have travelled ON wings
Geourey," exclaimed Frank Meredith
shaking his friends hand.
, did not so To sleep, certainly,
returned Mr.. Armistead, greeting The
ear. and have worked to some good
lct Frank, our suspicious were cor
rect There is a gang of the most no
turious burglars somewhere about
here ] have brought down Mr.. New
ton, the celebrated detective, who has
long been seeking their whereabouts.
They've fairly puzzled me- spoke
a keen-faced man from the three be-
hind; but think we have got then
now"
But let me introduce you, LORD
Darrell, to an old friend, Sir Hum.
phrey Durant, whom / have met
abroad many times and whose name
doubtless, is familiar to YOU added
ArmiSteaQ.
Roy grasped the hand the white
haired stranger held out.
1T is name | have heard all my
life. Welcome back once more &c
your own, Sir Humphrey! Ny mo-
t!rel will be glad to see you again"
Thanks, Lord Darrell" answered
Sir Humphrey quietly. Life is very
strange indeed. | was travelling to
Ntstley as quickly as trains would
bring me, when chance flung into my
rath my 4riend, Mr. Armistead. From
HIM learned Of the robbery at the
CASTLE the attempted robbery at the
Grange, and the suspicion that the
burglars had taken refuge in the abb
hey ruins, my inheritance. Mr.. Arm
istead's only fear was that the abbey
offered them actually no protection,
but have informed him OF the truth
that it is indeed the very home for
such a crew.
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