Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-03
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Ahui IAuiCN, Nudl SAdAi Wv WAN AVA !
am not lit to live with her; besides,
/ live now for revenge" she clenched
he hand. who is she, l wonder,
ara why will she not seek her
tr,tudS? Perhaps she may think Diff
torently III the morning, Now | must
rest.
Myra fang herself into chair,
She would not disturb Alice.
She can sleep, she murmured;
my brain refuses to be sulled. She
has done no wrong, while | oh,
George George, how cruel YOU have
been, and how | loved you!"
She covered her face with her
hands, and choking sobs broke from
her lips.
Alice stirred uneasily in her sleep,
bat her fatigue was too great; she did
not waken, and by-and-by Myra's
paroNysm OF grief died away and she
too slept,
The two girls were safely away be-
fore the chloroform began to leave
Count Jura's brain; then gradually he
came to his senses. He groaued n
h'tle and moved uneasily ON the
ground, then, as his brain grew clear
er, he staggered to his feet and leaned
against portion of the broken wall.
what happened?" he mused, pass
ing hand over his brow. II was
stiiled fell to the All, | romem-
Ger, 1t was Myra, curse her! Where
Is she nov? Can they be gomez
He stood upright and peered into
the darkness. Not sound met his
eal Curse her, she is gone, and
the other with her! Now what 20 10
- What is this?" His foot struck
the box on the ground; he stopped
The diamonds. Great Heaven! they
have left them. Good. Which way
viii they have gone? Quick, let me
think, The pony-cart. TO Moretown,
OF course. Then to London. Curse
That woman! | could wiring her neck. =
He lifted the diamonds and stagger-
ed along.
The cart was gone rs he feared. lie
stood still and thought.
He must walk; there was no other
way. Ii would be madness to stay in
the vaults. Paul Ross was growing
suspicious, and the count felt that
Paul's fears about the Grange robbery
coming OIL wrong was well founded
No; he must get away.
The few steps he took seemed miles
rhe perspiration trickled from his
brow; but still he went on.
Just as he was growing altogether
spent, his quick ear caught the sound
OF something moving towards him
He drew his revolver, and, creeping
back into the bushes, waited. Tho
noise came nearer,-his eye saw the
outline of some object.
lie strobe forward a little with m
exclamation OF delight, put away his
revolver and went towards It.
1t was the pony and cart that My-a
mad deserted. The pony walked III
slowly, browsing on the grass as ut
went
Count Jura could have embraced
the animal.
lie drew the pony back from the
read, embarrassed him and tethereC
aim to tree. Then, hiding the dia
o. the cart, he wrapped himself In the
cloak he had placed before under the
seat and made himself as comfortable
as circumstances would permit.
lie was thoroughly worn out with
fatigue, and soon was fast asleep.
The landlord of the inn was VI
Early.
1t was market-day at Moretown
and he would do good business. II
wanted few minutes OF five O'Clock
out already the market people were
coming into town, and he would have
to get breakfast for some.
His wife was busy In the kitchen
and away from her sharp eye the
landlord found many an opportunity
to exchange greetings with his
friends.
So quickly did the time pass in thit
eongenial occupation, that the clock
struck six before he remembered tho
duty he had to perform In Weakening
Myra and her supposed mistress
"Lawks, there's those two young
women!" he exclaimed, breaking OF
his conversation.
Il maun Just go and wake them. to
be sure"
The farmers nodded, and souched
away, all but one man, who was rub
bling down his pony with some hay.
HI, landlord" he cried, stopping
the innkeeper. Il want you"
What is IT,? asked the other gruf-
fly.
did you say two young women
were here?" demanded the man In q
low voice.
II did"
The stranger nodded.
What like?"
Wei, ones poor. pale weak
thing, and the others bold, black
eyed wench, good to look at.
Count Jura's brows met.
The pale. thin one Is my wife" he
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