The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-03

Il should have been compelled "a
have found another home" observed
Miss Penrose. Il should have been
able to have thought of nothing but
thugs and secret poisons. Ones life
would not have been safe a moment. "
please don't express your fears to
Miss Decrus," Godfrey returned. "as
her mother was an Indian princess"
The two ladies threw up their hands
in horror.
And she is half Indian! Good heav-
ems, what will we do?"
Behave like sensible women" was
the response Miss Decrus will not
hurt you, | am sure"
Ora led a very secluded life at the
Oaks. and did not seem to care much
for other society than that of her
guardian, and then he took her on long
drives and allowed her even to sit N
his studio, where no one else was ad-
mitted.
Miss Penrose ground her teeth in
rage. She had long looked upon Geof-
frey as her property.
He had never seemed to fancy her,
but she was his sisters dearest friend.
and as long as he paid no attention TO
anyone else she was sure 1t would end
right.
Meeting Ora one day, she said, affect
edly:
Am not a good creature to let you
have my lover so much?"
Your lover?"
"Oh, yes. It's a long-standing en-
gagement. But don't mention it to
dear Godfrey; he might be annoyed"
Yes; IL he had wished me to have
known he would have told me-"
That shot told" she whispered to
herself. "She knows enough"
The next day Miss Penrose went to
Lucretla
Il have something to tell you" she
whispered. (which | would not for the
world, ONLY 1t has made me SO I'M
easy"
What is it?7
"You have noticed that Ora takes
long walks every morning? Well, l
darted round another way to see where
she went, and, will you believe me?
saw her conversng with an old woman
her ayah, am surel"
My goodness! and in secreti" ex-
claimed the appalled, woman. II am
sure she has wicked designs against
some of us"
The next time Godfrey met his sis
ter she confined her secret to him, but
he only shrugged his shoulders.
The next morning Godfrey did not
make his appearance in the breakfast
room. He sent word that he was i'll
and wished a physician sent for.
DIR. Gordon arrived and had a long
conversation with Godfrey. When he
came out he said the young man must
not be disturbed. Godfrey was very
low, and from some peculiar cause.
As soon as Lucretia heard it she
looked at Miss Penrose; while that
young lady whispered:
so soon. She has done i'll"
Yes exclaimed the sister. "She
shall be arrested"
And Immediately she visited DR.. Cor
don.
do nothing today" was the advice.
"She will not think of being suspected,
and in the meantime we can see how
Mr.. Godfrey feels. You must watch
beside him tonight to see that no one
gets to him."
That night Miss Penrose made
strong cup of coffee for Miss Lucretia,
who had to watch all night, and then
babe her an affectionate goodnight"
lamenting that it would not be maiden
ly for so young girl as herself to
share her vigils.
Miss Lucretia wondered why it was
that her eyes would not stay open, and
soon after midnight she fell asleep
Godfrey was wide awake. Somebody
crept into his room stealthily. She had
on a crimson shawl such as Ora wore,
and cautiously crept to the table and
poured a powder into his medicine
glass. He made one spring from the
bed and caught her in his arms
Look at my would-be murderess,
Lucretia!" he cried, pulling the shawl
off and revealing Miss Penrose.
Lucretia shrieked, and her Shrek
brought Ora and the servants rushing
into the room.
20 Mr.. Godfrey. your betrothed
wife, Ora sobbed.
"My betrothed wife-who said so?s
"She did" was the response.
"You did" he said, almost shaking
her. II saw you last night, but was
not sure that it was you, Miss PEN
rose. ! did not drink the water into
which the powder was put. My sick
ness was all feigned, SO as to be able
to catch you"
She gave a shrek.
Forgive mep' she cried in terror. 81
was so jealous of her l would rather
be dead than see you married to her.
oh, don't have me hanged!"
mo; for hanging is too good for
you'll" he retorted. Tomorrow morn
ing you leave here at the earliest hour
possible, and never let me see your
face again. To satisfy you l will tell
you your meditated crime was uncalled
for Miss Decrus was engaged to Gem
eral Vanguard's son before she came
here, and is only waiting two years