Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-10-05
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Did he look like seafarng manY"
asked Briggs.
well, sir, he warn't unlike one. You
see, didn't take time to look much for,
as l said before, it didn't strike me as he
hadn't right to be there he moved de-
hberate like"
1T sounds rather corroborsitive Of our
snspicions" said Standish. You are oer-
tai-ly like tina Spanish sailor in height
and figure! He would not have worn his
red cap on such an errand, either!' Eyer
ton bent his head in acquiescence. but did
not speak.
81 heard tell of that Spanish chap" re-
sUmed Ritson, "and l well remember pass
ing a foreign looking craft n couple Of
hours after we weighed anchor. She was
on much the same tack as we were, but
the breeze had failed her, and we soon
showed her our heels. l read her name
as We passed, Veloz."
I'm afraid We can't get much help
out Of this" said Briggs, as he made a
note or two on the paper before him.
Not at present, but it may come In
usefully hereafter" observed Standish.
Il should like this good fellows evidence
taken down and duly sworn to, that 1t
may be available in his absence
THAT is quite right, Mr.. Standish. III
see to it"
Can you remember anything else that
might possibly lead to the Identification
of this man?'
Il don't think l can, sir. did fancy
when he was turned half towards me that
there was something reddish under his
jacket, or facing the Jacket"
Egerton compressed his lips and made
a slight movement, Is if going to step
towards the speaker. but checked himself
and continued profoundly still.
''Hav cried Briggs, Il remember those
vagabOnds generally wore red bands or
sashes under their jackets. think this
thickens the case against the Spaniard." !"
Yes, it looks like it," said Standish.
! thoughtfully. "All l hope and trust Is
that the poor girl never caught a glimpse
Of her murderer-that she never woke.
1t is too terrible to think orr he added,
with sudden deep emotion.
Egerton grasped the back Of a huge
hiGh-backed chair near him, saying, in a
low, fierce tone: "And he still Evesr' He
drew out his purse and put some money
in Ritson's hand. That's for your trou-
ble," he added. "Standish, there is no
more to learn. You will find me at the
hotel" and hastily left the room.
CHAPTER XVI.
When Standish reached the hotel, he
found Egerton impatiently awaiting him.
He was walking up and down the room,
where luncheon was laid. and on the table
stood q carafe Of brandy, more than half
empty. The sight Of 1t reminded Standish
that he thought Egerton had drank an
unusual amount Of wine the night before.
I'VE shall scarcely catch the train"
said Egerton, as they sat down to a hasty
meal, Of which he hardly ate anything.
He was very silent during the hour
which ensued, and scarcely seemed to
hear the comments Standish made on Rit-
sons story, his assertion that there was
but one man about the premises. He
only remarked abruptly: mo, 1 never
thought there was more than one In 1t,
and I fear-I feel sure he win not soon
be caught"
The first part of the return journey was
passed in nearly complete silence Then
Egerton, who had been looking at Q con-
tnental Bradshaw, exclaimed:
'Standish, l will go to Spain and hunt
up this Pedro myself"
Indeed! What has"
81 have frequently thought Of doing 1t, +"
interrupted EgertOn. ''The fact is, have
not felt strong enough to undertake the
Journey hitherto. But am the right man
to look for him; speak the Language and
he is probably lurking In my mothers
country. I knew most Of the influential
families in Valencia when was there, not
many years ago. They will not have quite
forgotten me. Yes, think 1 can get off
the day after tomorrow. Too much time
has been lost already"
MY dear fellow" cried Standish, "dO
not be rash. Consult your medical ad-
wiser. Even your success will not bring
poor Mabel to life, will not restore the
charm of his existence to Callander.
rOr-
"Give back the color and SAVIOR to
mine" interrupted Egerton impulsively.
II assure you, Standish, that in my pres
ent mood see little or no charm In life.
II could bring this There. l cannot
talk about 1t. You do not dream Of the
extra ordinary mixture of feelings which
distract me-" He stopped abruptly. and
then went on in n forced tone: x am not
quite an Englishman. you see; feel more
acutely; none Of you quite consider me
m out-and-out Englishman. See how
Dorothy Wynn refused me; she couldn't
bear me-"
THE whim Of a very young girl" urged
Standish.
Egcrton shook his heGd.
"There is wonderful ripeness end decis.
ion about Miss Wynn" he said. 'She ID
more like twenty-niue than nineteen. She
disliked me with her intellect as well as
her heart. However, shall never again
offend In the same way. Yes, III go to
| Spain. 1t has no associa lions with the
immediate past, and ! shall go alone.
"You had be. ter 20 with Dillon.
fancy he is free just now" Eserton made
no answer, nor did Standish press the
. question.
They discussed Egerton's plans till they
neared the metropolis, and Standish re-
marked how clear and defined they were.
They had evidently not been thought out
on the spur of the moment. Then they
spoke Of Callander's probable return. and
Standish fancied he could trace Ger
tain reluctance on his cOinpanion's part
to meet his friend.
"He shrinks from the pain of seeing
him." thought Standish. 1T is natural,
and depressed"
At Waterloo they parted, each going
their own way. Standish found various
letters. invitations and notes awaiting
him. amongst them one from Miss Cake
ley.
do come and see us rs soon as you
can. We have heard that you went down
TO Eastport, and are dying to know the
reason why. Have you found out any
, thing?
Imagine! Mrs. Callander Is to arrive
the day after tomorrow. / had letter
from Miss BOothby. The poor old thing
seems quite worn out, for my aunt mas
been very unwell, and you may imagine
what that means to her attendants.
III Mr.. Egerton is with you. pray bring