Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-05-22
CHAPTER N.-COHr1x1-En

"sloe the newspapers, of which she
mad only read a few big headlines,
and sat Gown at table where there
was pen, paper and ink, and began
to write as follows:
whereas, I, Jeanne Goddard. wife
OF Major Rowland Goddard, of Lynd-
hurst-on-theHuds New York, do
hereby acknowledge that I owe nv
companion. Lucy Nolan, for past serv-
ices, the sum of one thousand dollars.
which debt do secure by mortgage
on all my personal effects, such as my
jewelry, trunks and all their various
contents, such as wearing apparel,
etc. In case Of my death while we
are abroad I hereby authorize her,
the said Lucy Nolan, to retain the
aforementioned property till my hus-
band the said Major Goddard. has
satisfied her claim in full. To this
herewith set my hand and SEAL
Jeanne Goddard.'
what does all this mean?" ques-
toned Mrs. Nolan, when she had read
1t twice, each time with contracted
brows and a doubtful shake of the
head.
You must 60 and inquire the ad-
dress of the most reliable LAWYER in
Liverpool. Pay him his fee in ad-
vance, give him this paper and tell
him that you want him to get my lug
gage turned over to you. You must
explain that I have always been-that
1 always was hard individual to
get money out of, and that as I al
ready owed you a thousand dollars
you refused to go abroad with me
without some sort of security. Tell
him that YOU intend to take the
things right back to America, believ-
ing that Major Goddard will settle
your claims as soon as you do. Are
You willing to do this?''
"Oh, don't mind at ALL said Mrs.
Nolan, smiling. Il have just begun
to get my hand in and rather like
the excitement. The English are so
polite. I think I can tell a tale
straight enough
The two plotters did not meet till
the following afternoon. About four
radiant with good news.
Il had very little trouble" she an
nounced. Il secured the services of
the best barrster in Liverpool. He
charged $50; but he said he would
stand as my security in case of any
legal complication. I tell you I felt
good when I saw the trunks unloaded
at my hotel.''
Then we shall go on to London
tonight" exclaimed Mrs. Goddard.
The train leaves at eight o'clock
Meet me at the station. When we get
to London we shall rent a furnished
villa in the suburbs somewhere and
be dead to the world for awhile at
least. Well have lot of fun, Lucy"
CHAPTER MI.
s. It was about IL o'clock on tie tenth
day after the sailing of the Cleopatra.
Maj. Goddard, Mr.. Talley and Blanche
were in the dining-room about to sit
down to luncheon, Miss Dean having
sent down word that she would be
detained in her ROOM
The door bell had rung. but none of
the trio had heard it. Just at this
juncture James came in bearing a
telegram on tray. He handed it to
the major, who opened it slowly.
II wonder what this is?'' he muir
INJURED.
Mrs. Goddard has arrived SAFE"
suggested Talley; this is the tenth
day, you know
No, it is not a cablegram,' an
swered Goddard, whose eye was we'll
schooled in such matters: ut is from
the city"
The others watched his tace as he
unfolded the sheet of paper. They
saw him start, and his eyes open wide.
Surely, she could not" he began,
and there paused.
May I see it?" asked Talley, his
thoughts on falling stocks, bank fail
ures and possible financial crashes.
The young man engaged in specula
ton now and then.
The major gave him the telegram
and turned away. He was deathly
pale and tripped on a rug as he
walked towards the door. Blanche
looked over Talley's shoulder. The
message was from the agents of the
Cleopatra's company on Broadway,
and ran as follows:
eve regret to inform you that your
wife, in a temporary fit of insanity,
during a severe storm two days before
the Cleopatra arrived at Liverpool,
threw herself overheard and was not
rescued. Our information comes d.
rect from the captain of the Cleo
patra, who adds that full particulars
are being sent to the New York pa
pers.''
isn't it awful-poor old man." said
Talley, looking at Blanche, but she
seemed to have rlost the power of
speech. She turned white to the
roots of her hair. Going into the lit
tie reception-room adjacent, she found
her guardian standing at window.
She laid her hand on his arm.
~-@"Oh, am so-sorry!" she said, ten
derby. s.. f..s =: /,
But he only laid an unsteady hand
over hers, pressed it little, and said:
! 7'sThank you, dear little girl; leave
me alone now, please"
~, And as. she moved away she saw
him sink into big armchair and
cover. his face with his hands.
That afternoon the papers came
bearing long account of the tragedy.
The major was in his room and sent
one of the maids down for them, SO
no one saw his face while he was
reading the details which shocked
him as if every word of the account
had been true. r. -. s' ....