The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-25
CHAPTER TX.

: The momentary happiness which
his unexpected impression upon
Frances brought to Holbin soon gave
place to jealous rage. It was impos-
sible for him to rest satisfied. He
told himself that the war was on;
that he had been-wonderfully success
full in his contact with the secret foe,
and that victory was still possible.
He went forth blindly into the city,
seeking information of an unknown
wounded man, but, of course, no ex-
PLANTATION was forthcoming, for the
reason that no one knew of such a
man. At dark he sought the police
man whose beat was nearest the
Brookin residence.
Pistol shot? Oh, yes; he had heard
pistol shots every night since the war
fever came on; the town was full
of excitement. And the officer re-
membered also that recently a car
rage had been twice driven furiously
upon his street near daylight-the in
cident had impressed him because the
hour was that in which the city was
usually quietest. He had been I'M
der the impression that the carria ge
belonged to DR.. Brodnar, and he had
satisfied himself with the reflection
that some sudden illness had made
the speed necessary. why" he
asked, "is there anything wrong
afoot?" Raymond assured him that
there was not and passed on, leaving
the officer convinced to the contrary.
Allthe facts Holbin had gathered now
confirmed Louise, but he had reached
the limit of his powers except in one
direction. Nanny was the last wit
ness, and he hesitated long because
of her relation to Frances. Finally, in
desperation he privately summoned
her to his room The woman stood
looking -curiously at him as he
charged back and forth across the
floor until he paused and confronted
her.
"You are called nanny, I believe"
he said, sternly.
Yes, sah!' Nanny was startled
and amazed
r You are, of course, aware that you
now belong to my mother, and that
/ have charge of all her property
1Huccum, sab, I b'long to yo' ma?
I done b'long ter ole<miss, an she gil
me specially to Miss frances!" Nam
my adjusted her glasses and looked
at him anxiously.
THAT makes no difference, woman.
We>~recognize no will in this house
that conflicts with my mother's! I
want you to answer my questions now
and conceal nothing, or it will be an
unfortunate day for you, old as, you
are! Where were you night before
last?'' Nanny was astounded., No
one ever addressed her@in such a man
ner. She had long been. a privileged
character. True, Since the coming of
the second Mrs. Broollin she had lost
much of her prestige, but she still
held sway over the servants; and in
the wing she reigned supreme. =
Twas out to see my daughter what
is hired to DR.. Brodnar, an her hus-*
band, he b'longs ter de doctor, sah,:
an tends de horses - - - g.
: when did you return?'' NANNY
looked critically at her questioner and
waited. 80 An swer mel
q {. S''sOh, + come erlong back mex day.,
sab 80 81 1890 .zzz5 S.
!" At what time-at what time pr
Long bout daylight, I reckon,
sab. - $50 80. sss =
Where was your Miss Frances
when you came?" @zs--s..
Where was Miss Frances Where
you reckon Miss Frances gointer be
bout daylight but in. bed p 800
SIS In bed. was she ?'' - zs@. z
Yes, Ssah;s an sleepin, like er fed
kitten. What for you askin' me bout
young miss % sszz=
- Answer my questions. Where did
your daughters husband spend the
night ??'' .s IS $50
9 He spen' de night wilde doctor,
'course comina an goin' to sick folks
DIES ike e always d Q!
Il did he have the earriag e-out q