Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-29

INV uVihoAS, men lot moment
would come blessed happiness, as
Roy's tender. handsome countenanc,
iIoated before her. only to mott AGAR
into terrifying figures OF Myra anu
her mother, bringing that sense OF
dread and horror.
Yes" unused Myra, as she sat IL,
the long night silence, ever and again
moistening Alice's parched lips with
water; she Is here against her will
and KIN wledge. He has evidently
carried her away drugged and In
sensible, Who Is she? A lady,--her
hands arc white. will help her. My
heart burns against her. She Is in
my power, yet cannot do her harm,
II is he who shall suffer. He loves
her." she shuddered. Eyes. there was
.ook on his face he never gave M
he shall suffer. will get her away,
but how? Let me think?"
- she pondered, Alice moved over
restlessly. The action caused two
cards to fall from her pocket to the
ground, Myra picked them up,
Frank Meredith, the Grange"
why that's the next plant! Ia he .
friend. or perhaps her husband? The
same name--'Savillo-row Londonl'
This is luck, will keep them, and
George shall find out"
The words died away In Q stified
shrek, hand was pla, ed over her
mouth, an Their snatched the cards
from her.
This was done by Count Jura, He
had pushed aside the curtains noise
lessly, had watched the grl sitting
quietly, had listened to her half
WHISPERED muslnegs. and when she
picked up the cards he dashed for
ward and grasped them.
so, you wiper you are planning
against me. are you9" he Kissed,
drawing her by a tight hold into the
ether vault, Treacherous--eh?"
Yes, treacherous II you like" Myra
answered sullenly, snatching bcr arm
from his hand; though II Is not from
you such words should come, George
Fox"
"Hush!" Count Jura glanced rounu
eartully--"dare to breathe that name
again and Pill"
Kill me? Well, do It. What have
| got TO five for2 You've treated mo
like the dirt under your foot, George.
Myra flashed her great black eyes
on him like scorching stars. "Do
you ever think Of my ruined heart, OF
all the misery i am suherlng. or my
de- & eoation, OF the aching void the
never-dying despair"
Here she smote her br asst az she
spoke pas>ionatley.
IL know all about that" returned
the man cody. 81 am not In the
mood for rscrimlnation. Myr,. 30
! tell you pla My"
Have you forgotten all you swore
to me? Have you forgotten your
promise that should b. your w.fe2'
YES" he said quietly with a sneer
Myra shrank back. His cruel cold
ness cowed her; she could say no
more. She turned, and sinking ON to
n mattress. buried her face In her
hands
The Count frowncd, then ap-
preached.
There, Myra, dent be a fool! We
have had our sunshine, and It Is
gone. But We needn't quarrel, we
are friend you and |. Myra i
can't do without you. | swear IT." +
George do you mean THAR"
The words had gone through the
girl like an electric shot.
Mean It? or course do! There,
give me kiss to mend the quarrel"
Myra shrank back. Then thought
'eemod suddenly to come to her. She
fitted her lips for the caress: but as
he Count turned aside for an in
'tant, he brushed away the touch
vita shudder.
Now you are my wise Myra once
more. want your help. This plat
must be got to Nestley town. en- route
or London, In the morning. You
will take TT" He glanced at her
ndifferently.
Myra made no outward sign as she
"Well?"
The Darrell d amonds cannot b.
disposed OF here. | shall take them
broad. VII be gone only about
week: during that time you must
ook after everything as you know
ow TO. Keep your eye on Paul; he
5 growing sulky. ! half expect him
o bolt. Your mother. too. must not
enture to Nestley again. She lets
ut too much when the liquor is In
er. We must ali move up TO head
uarters as soon as the job Is done
/ the Grange, and come back. You
iii do all I ask, Myra?"
YES" Myra answered slowly, then
ne added: And she--does she stay
ere with mel"
Count Jura hesitated.
Yes" he replied; then with a
lreless nod he went out through
he curtains into the passage TO the
'rner in which the men slept.
Myra stood glaring after him. !,
He lies to my face. Traitor!