Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-15

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burden GA the mattress, aud drew
back the cloak.
The old woman's face dropped
"A grill" she exclaimed.
"A lady," answered Count Jura,
and as such YOU must treat her,
or YOU will have to tell me the reason
why"
What have you brought her here
forg" demanded Dame Burden sui
lenly.
That's my business. and not
yours. All you have to do is to
wait on her and see that she gets all
she wants. Myra can help you"
The old woman said nothing. She
only stopped over the girl.
You've drugged her!" she ex-
claimed
Count Jura nodded.
How long Is she to stay hereg"
AS long as find 1t convenient.
Now watch her carefully. expect
she will wake IN u few minutes. Give
her some water and put the light out
of her eyes. she may 80 or to sleep
| again, must 80 back to Paul bring
in the swag. and close up the en-
trance. You shall have something
for your palma"
'Damonds?" whispered the old
woman eagerly, You promised me-
diamonds the next Job, George"
You shall have them. Now ro-
member, look after her. | think she
Is moving. Where is My0g"
Asleep iu tho next place"
keep her there for tonight"
The count moved out quickly, and
Dame Burden stood alone looking at
Alice,
! The man was right. There was q
sign Of returning animation In tho
stu young form. The small hands
tremblod slightly: the breast moved
softly. Dame Burden crept towards
cask a0l filled dainty Venetian
glass with water, She was step
/ ping back from this task when a
voice fell ON her ear,
| Mother, who is thls2"
| She looked up and saw, Just on
/ terlng narrow doorway from tho
! adjoining vault, girl, A young,
fine, splendidly handsome girl. with
flashing black eyes, name of blue
black hair, and skin as brown as q
berry The girl was wrapped In a
loose garment OF brilliant scarlet, and
the contrast OF the vivid color with
her own dusky beauty would have
gratifed the soul o. an artist
The old woman frowned
! Get back to your bed. Myra." she
answered Grossly. George and
Paul are returned, and they don't
seem In the best OF humor neither"
"Who Ia this?" repeated Myra. still
pointing at Alice's form.
That's a girl, IA you can see for
yourself" retorted Dame Burden.
moving the candles az the count had
hidden her.
Answer mo at once-at once; do
you hear?" muIterod Myra, grasp
Ing tho older woman's arm with q
Slender brown hand. (Which OF
them brought her here, and who Is
she2"
Dame Burden hesItated only one
second
Which OF them brought herr"
she chuckled. why Paul. OF course.
As to who she Is, don't know more
than the babe unborn. She looks a
lady"
"She Is very beautiful" Myra said
gloomly. "You swear you arc speak
Ing the truth, mother2 It was
Paul who brought herr"
'Dcary--deary me! or course |
spoke the truth" excla med the old
woman testify what should tell
you lie f0r?"
For gold or diamonds" the girl
answered significantly.
Dame Burden took no notice Of tho
remark. She was bending over the
white face IN the pillows.
"Sho Is waking" sho whispered.
Myra leaned against the stone wall
and watched Alice with n dull re-
sentful glow in her black eyes, The
wonderful glory OF that golden hair.
the delicate white skin and graceful
limbs filled her heart with tumult
OF maddening pain and Jealousy.
"She lies as easily as she drinks"
Myra mused moodily. as she glanced
Mt Dame Burden. "she thinks TO
deceive meas n my ears were deaf
when George returns She 10 my
own mother. and yet she tortures me
and tells me lies. The promise OF
diamonds liz more TO her than my
peace and happiness. What has no
brought this GIL here for. with her
white skin and beautiful face? He Ia
tired OF me. Yes. / know II; but
won't stand II for long. She shall
be In my power. II he does love
her | will torture her till she dies"
Alice was moaning now. Her
hands. burning az with n fever. were
thrown out en- either side; her throat
was parched. her head swimming.
Water! water! Davis. water!" she
: murmured.
Dame Burden hastily lifted her
head. and put the glass to her lips.
!. Alice drank eagerly and shut her