Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-01-01

dwelling, where he introduced them to
his wife. She was a bfight-eyed, pleasant
looking woman, not over fye-and-thirty,
and seemed much pleased with the pres
ence Of the newcomers. AS soon as the
girls were seated, the host called his wife
outside where they remained in CONVEX
sation some minutes.
You are at home." the woman said,
returning. to Irene. You shan't want
for anything we've got.
She looked upon the girls with moist
ened eyes as she spoke, for her thoughts
had been called TO the time when her
lost husband was given back to her. And
from that moment Irene felt at ease in
the humble cot.
CHAPTER XIV.
On the morning following the fight of
Irene and Cassandra. Antonio ST. Marc
ate his breakfast alone. and then went
out He did not return until near night.
and just as he reached his house he
found Jilok Tudel there ready to enter.
They shook hands quite cordially and
then went in. going at once to the hosts
private room.
my deGr ST Mare" said Tudel. after
they had taken seats, II have got~to go
to Alvara6o. l must start in the morn
ing, early; and shall be back Sunday
evening. / thought | would just call and
see Irene before went.
Certainly" returned st. Marc.
Though don't suppose she will be
anxious to see me, eh?" addst Tudel,
with heartless smile.
..Why-to speak the truth l don't think
she WILL said St. Marc. .'She is not.
very happy, and perhaps, on the whole,
it would be full as well if you let her re-
main in peace until you return"
"Ah-but l wish to see her; if you have
no objections. III go and hunt her up"
80, certainly, if you wish. You will
probably find her in her room"
So Tudel started out He was gone
some ten or fifteen minutes, and then he
returned.
did you not find herr" asked st. Marc.
Find her? No. Where is she?'
Where is she?" repeated the host, in
surprise. What do you mean? Did you
search for herr"
'Ay-I searched for her. and inquired
for her; and she has not been seen in the
house to-day"
mot seen-eh?'' returned st. Marc,
starting to his feet.
20, don't attempt that" retorted Tu-
del, in tone rather heavily spiced with
suspicious sarcasm. But tell me where
she is
Tell you where she is? Why, if she is
not in the house. then knew nothing
of her.
why did you prevent me from going
ha,. TN,,J, Il duh
look. by the host, St. Marc, you must
not think to fool me-"
But, my dear man, will you not listen
one moment? Who told you that Irene
had gomez"
one of your servants"
''I'll call them hither at once and ques-
ton them. BY my SOUL do not think
she can have gone off"
As st. Marc thus spoke, he pulled the
bell cord and ere long one of his SER
wants came to the door.
''Send every soul in the house up here
at once" he ordered.
The man disappeared, and soon after
wards the servants began to file in.
When they were ali in, to the number of
seven, st. Marc spoke.
LOOK We, he Sdlu, rather Stefnly,
(which of you can tell me where my
daughter is2'
1T was some time before any one re-
piled; but old Bel at length spoke.
''She hasn't been in the house to-day,
senior, think, the old woman said. Il
went up to her room this morning and
called TO her, but she did not reply, so
thought she was asleep and left her. But
when it came ten o'clock and she did not
come, l began to fear. went up again,
and this time l called as loud as l could,
but got no answer. Her door was locked,
and | forced it open-but found no one
in there. went to her cabinet and dress
ing case, and | found her jewels all gone.
| then went into Cassandra's room and
found her gone. too"
For some moments Antonio st. Marc
gazed upon his servants in silence.
Haven't any of the rest of you seen
anything of her?" he asked
But they all shook their heads.
ITO be continued)