The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1900-02-15
CnAPrEnIX-CnxrIrrIn.

CHAPTER IN.-CoNTTNUTD.
The broad light from the window fell full
upon him, showing him 70 be a man Of but
medium height, though stout and pale oi
face. llE eyes we're dark, his nose long
and slightly dshcd al the bridge. The
mouth was sensual, and bespoke bis char.
acier Al q glance. though his face was by no
means cuauc or weak. His brow was not
hr1ai. but it was smooth and open, aud his
ufuuu hair, greatly pulled about his Ears,
was tied into a queue behind and protusciy
powdered
Bat he was not a striking figure despite the
gorgeous uniform Of scarlet and gold
adorned with the waistcoal ribbon and bril-.
liant star Of his kn,shtly order. Something
there was about him which impressed me
With the ltilcucss OF h.s nature, aud there
was a Turk 10 bis side rlauccs wholly In.
compatible with an honest, fearless spirit
Undoubtedly he was a man proud Of his
rank and power man much gwen 10 self
communion and silence. lie official stand.
ing was indicated hy the single heavy cpau.
let adjoining his right shoulder Ills sword
with IT, bel, wrapped about Il, he carried IN
his band.
Il declare. madam" he ss.d, as he
Strengthened himself and walked 20 a hand
somr,y appointed table, on which be de
posted hh sword you have bravcd the
storm and stolen a march On me, as you
promised Have you other charms to pit
against The terrors Of tempest aud earth.
quaker You are tho queen Of grueiousness
to thus honor me. DO you find l.0unNbury
10 your haing!" And as be pronounced
the name he recognized my presence by a
look and On almost impefcCplible bending
Vt the head
Now protest. Sir Henry" said Mrs.
Badely rising and affecting petuance a. she
adjusted her costume. You interrupted
me before ] had come 10 conclusions The
affair Is none Of my making. and am
broken hearted OF ia necessity Oh. ncccs-
slty is such q dreadful wordl lis il not,
Capt L0unsbury' Really, Sir Hcnrr, =! aap,
posed YOU would not come for an hour yet.
hut. now that you arc here will leave you
10 settle with the captain while look after
my rtcrcant ward. Sir Henry. I feared
would have found her with you. All Capt.
Louusbury. ones children. be they ours 10y
law or nature, are such a trial-mch q trial
When shall | know Of your decision. Sir
llenfyF Then with an upward look and
clearly Affected srvhness, You will honor
nc 10 night, will yog not, Sir Henry1"
What answer Clinton made never knew
lie held out his hand TO her, the fall OF
lace from his cuff almos, covering il, aud
with a step as unnatural az that In the
miHuct escorted her into the hail, closing
the door behind him.
lie was not absent long. | had but time
Tab "a L.. A.. Il L.. II.
0ished apartment, from ia carved fireplace
behind the table TO the carved casing Of
the window overlooking the Hudson. when
he entered rather hastily. his face no
longer bearing its genial expression, and
With something of business-likc air seated
himself al the iai'ir, motioning me TO take
the char opposite.
before speaking he cast Quick ganccs at
me. instantly removing his eye from mine a.
be met my gaxe. but Immediately returning
TO the charge. Finally. be began quite
sharply!
Are you Capt. LounsburyY"
nv heart ieaped at the question, and
pulled myself together with the firm in.
lsntiou pf laying violent hands on him II he
had discovered the fraud, bot ! answered
quietly and with an answering look;
Yes. your exeeliency."
Genera! knyphaasen haa always vuuched
Tor you, but you hardly appear the des.
pcrado | had been led TO expect Your
physique and carriage make you go excel.
lent aeent-lf-you have sabtlety behind"
tie manner was nnAmyac. oua. aud this
relieved me. Bowling. answered
Il have Aecn service, yoar excellency,
and have always rendered good account
" myself"
80 ! an toId." he replied. "You are
remarkable man. You look and speak like
. gentleman. yet your record ia ahady, sir,
still. I" he pa, 10 hurriedly, Il am not criti.
cisng. War has it's necessities. Yog Rad
the order given yoB yesterday
Yes. your exceiiency."
Are you prepared 10 act on It's sugxps.
iion.''
"Yes. your exesllency."
lie stopped as u perplexed, aud psssed his
band across hia brow,
You were not snccczafal in your mission
10 Norfolk Why did you not repoFfgT
The party was out Of rrach." ! zen.
tared. hsvardins the guess that be referred
10 The kiduaping business. Bat ! made
amsnda later. have been III from woand.'
continued. pointing 10 ms sling. which
through ali the excitement 10 leaving the
Kings Arms had not forgolten.
"lYiIl you undertake similar Grand
here 10 the city, and ia connection with The
irip TO Newport" he asked, lookins al me
and thea away.
-Yes, your exeeilency, n II be feasible"
1T IA feasible; Il IN easy. and sou shaIl be
wsii sewaFdtd. Have you money!
mo. your sxesllency, haze nothing bat
my promise Of prize money. ! am living on
iias credit af thai"
Indeed Have yoa the paper with you.
property indorscds"
Fsf az answer ! took il from my pcesss
snd lsid IL before him. 81 The sauia tims
,eaiiksng With a start that the commanEea
iion eis@a TO me the day bsiafe had ksxp
ait IL ny rsom 10 the harf5 81 ssenpsae
iruna the tavern. He picked % the deraI
'psnt | isid hefors him. glasees ii It. and
ihen. fiaias. ~snt 10 q bookcase. which on
being opened disclosed email strong box.
Ibis be unlocked. snd ixkiag fran, Il several
touieaas Of coin lssd them en- The tsbss.
fes muxt have mopey: yeu exnnos get
seads without H. yca viii have many en-
sSnses. IisxsHi | shall not iusrast Yen
With packet 80 General istsat The ssn.
ians = too hazardous Tel him 10 hetd
Newport 10 the isst xytrssnity. and wsll
start 70 bic relief within $50 wrskx. |
stall slso conmsnissse With him " is1d.~