The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-06-28

she was his sisters dearest friend, and as
long as he paid no attention to any one
else she was sure it would end right.
Meeting Ora one day. she said affected
ly:
Am | not a good creature to let you
have my lover SO much?"
"1our lover?"
"Oh, yes. Its long standing engage.
ment. But don't mention it to dear
Godfrey. lie might be annoyed"
Yes. If he had wished me to have
known, he would have told me-"
That shot told she whispered to her
self. She knows enough
The next day Miss Penrose went to
Lucretia.
Il have something to tell YOU" she
whispered, (which | would not for the
world, only it has made me so uneasy"
What is it?'
You have noticed that Ora takes long
walks every morning? Well, | darted
round another way to see where she
went and. will you believe me, saw her
conversing with an old womqn-her ayah,
am sure"
The next time Godfrey met his sister
she confded her secret to him, but lie on
ly shrugged his shoulders.
The next morning Godfrey did not
make his appearance in the breakfast
room. lie sent word that he was i'll and
wished physician sent for.
DR.. Gordon arrived and had a long CON
versation 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 rs Lucretia heard it she looked
at Miss Penrose, while that young lady
whispered:
$50 soon. She has done it,
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 Pcnrose made a strong
cup of coffee for Miss Lucretia. who had
to watch all night and then babe her an
atfectionate good night lamenting that
1t would not be maidenly for 50 young Il
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. Geof.
frey was wide awake. Somebody crept
into his room stealthily. She had on a
crimson shawl such as Ora wore and eau
tiouSly crcpt to the table and poured
powder into his medicine glass. HE made
one spring from the bed and caught her
in his arms.
Look at my would be murdercss, Iu.
cretia," he cried, pulling the shawl off
and revealing Miss Penrose.
Lucretia shrieked, and her shricl;
brought Ora and the servants rushing
into the room.
oh, Mr. Godfrey, your betrothed
wife" Ora sobbed
My betrothed wife! Who said so?"
''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 Penrose. did not
drink the water into which the powder
was put My sickness was all fcigned
so as to be able to catch you"
She gave a shrek.
Forgive me-" she cried in terror. Il
was so jealous of her | would rather be
dead than see you married to her Oh.
don't have me hanged"
NO; for hanging is too good for you"
he rctorted. Tomorrow morning you
leave here at the earliest hour possible
and never let me see your face again
To satisfy you | will tell you your medi
tated crime was uncalled for. Miss De
crus was engaged 10 General Nanguard's
son before she came here and is only
waiting two years here in compliance
with her fathers wishes before she is
married. She now looks for Captain
Vanguard to visit her, rs he is expected
daily from India on business.
And is in London now, guardie." Ora
cried. He will be here tomorrow"
On the morrow Miss Penrose left with.
out her dearest friend, Lucretia, bidding
her farewell. and she was never heard of
more.
She realized that her malicious designs
had frustrated all her chances in regard
to Godfrey Algernon
He is a bachelor vet. though last year
Ora was married from his house and re,
turned to Calcutta with her husband
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