The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-16

answered, tanning herself with large, palm:
leaf fan that Johnson had handed to her.,
yes, Miss Barker, you BEGIN. said Smith
ers, Count Solski's valet The count had
taken hin, into mis- service after Lord Wild,
hays DEATH
do, Miss Barker and the footman who
had objected so much to Templetons singing
of 'The Erl King" rose on knees. and, bend
ing forward, bowed low; 81 know you've a.
sweet voice.
'.oh, lori" g:rgIing; chow can you? But I
don't mind trying if anyonell join me in a
duet. I couldn't sirg alone. Miss Jones, will
you join me?" to Miss Kincaird's maid. II
heard you singing in Mrs. Thornton's room
as passed last night" with a slight toss of
her head-for the housekeeper had not invited
her to make one of the company.
Il don't know only What are the Wild
Waves Saying?' and Life Let us Cherish
said Miss Jones, pleasantly
ooh, don't know those od-fashioned
things" Miss Barker said, tossing her head
again.
ITO my mind old-fashioned things are
BEST said the housekeeper, quickly.
Wont you sing then, Mrs. Thornton?'
said Miss Barker, cheekily.
But the housekeeper took no notice, being
too much intent on examining whether the
chicken from the sandwich which someone
had let fall on her dress had creased it.
There's that beautiful thing, I Would
That My Love or Away with Melancholy
they'd suit you, Miss Barker, from the look
of your face-your riante face
"Merci, monsoo!" and Barker, who had also
caught up little French during her travels
with her lady, shook her head coquettishly.
If you want to get melancholy away"
said the footman; you'll have to take Mac
Cleod. He! ne! he!" tittering at his own wit.
'Some people have a lot of impudence, but
they'd better beware A mods as good as a
wink" said Mrs Belars' maid who was
supposed to be a victim to MacCleods ap-
pearance.
Well aren't any of you going to favor the
company" said Smithers. Now, ladies,
won't you tune up for us?" seductively
st know When Ye Gang Ava, jamie
Miss Barker said Miss Kincaird's maid
"It wouldn't he proper for ladies to sing it
together. You and Mr.. Johnson there sing
it," said Barker, brindling.
'How could you suggest it?" said Miss
jones, cocring, and stealing a shy glance in
Jchnsons direction, to be met by a pleasant,
kindly smile.
WELL if you won't will. Mr. johnson,
will you be Jamie to my Jeanie?" Miss Bar
ker said eagerly.
Johnson shook his head
I'D be happy to oblige you but I've no
ear for music" he said, sedately.
Lets play nap. then; I've got the cards.
it no ones going to sing" said one of the
footmen, bringing out a pack from his
pocket.
Put those cards back at once, JIM" said
Mrs. Thornton, in her who-must-be-
obeyed manner. You're nap in season and
out OF season. II you don't be more careful
you'Hsrue it, and wish you'd never seen a
caro- at all some day"
"Old Bold has been preaching" sulkily re-
turning the cards to his coat pocket
Old Bold was the butler, who had preferred
to remain doing indoors instead of going
a-pchicking, and eating his victuals with
nasty insects a-crawiing up his legs as he
had said when invited
Mr.. Bold hasn't Them said Mrs. Thorn
ton Il can judge for myself
speaking o. cards reminds me of nv last
gentleman, Lord Wildhay your young lady's
father said Smithers, bowling to Miss Kin
Cards maid. He was never without a card
III his hand all the time I was with him
twelve months. He kept them beside his bed
and when he couldn't sleep he shuffled them
it was like taking opium to him, for after
he'd gone through 'em a bit he'd drop off as
quiet as baby, Well. as said, he'd them
always about him. and at his death they
surrounded him."
Did he die in his sleep them" asked Bar
ker, giggling.
NO; he was murdered And your gentle
man. Ito Johnson) land my gentleman were
both there. If you'd like to hear / can tell
you all about it. Would you, Mrs. Thorn
toni"
well, you mustn't be long for it looks as
If it's going to thunder 1t is going to rain
do know, for my arm aches-rheumatics are
true weather prophets" said Mrs. Thornton.
I'll not take long, Mrs. Thornton. Then,
ladies and gentleme n, attention if you please!
It seems to me that the crime will be discov-
cred now. Gathered together under one roof
are the people interested in it-the-the Bel
lairs, the count, and the murdered mans
daughter Miss Wiidhay, and me-all here
together"
1T may be a coincidence said Barker in
an awestruck voice.
ut may be a coincidence, you say, Miss
Barker. Well, I call it fate Everyone's here
but the murderer-the undiscovered muir
derer! The cruel blooded knave! The wicked
blackguard'' He piled up the agony as he
noticed the interest increasing. well then.
to commence. My lord and were to leave
between