Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-11-21
CHAPTER XX.-(Continued.)


eyes," replied.
"That is all Julia requires" she con-
tinued $50 let us say no more at pres.
ent, Martin. Only understand that all
idea of marriage between her and my
brother is quite put away. Don't argue
with me, don't contradict me. Come to
see us as you would have done but for
that unfortunate conversation last night
All will come right by-and-by.'
"But Captain Carey" began.
"There not word" she interrupted
imperatiyely. Tell me all about that
wretch, Richard Foster. How did You
come across him? Is he likely to die
Is he anything like Kate Daltrey!-l
will never call her Kate Dobree as long
as the world lasts. Come, Martin, tell
me everything about him."
She sat with me most of the morning,
talking with animated perseverance, ana
at last prevailed upon me to take her a
walk in Hyde Park. Her pertinacity did
me good in spite of the irritation it
caused me. When her dinner hour was
ut hand l felt bound to attend her to
her house in Hanover street; and could
not get away from her without first
speaking to Julia. Her face was very
SOTTONlul, anu IicI ~ >'S'
We said only few words to one another
but went away with the impression that
her heart was still with me.
At dinner Jack announced his intention
of paying visit to Richard Foster.
"You are not fit to deal with the fell
low" he said you may be sharp enough
upon your own black sheep in Guernsey
but YOU know nothing of the breed here.
4. Z
him every mortal thing he knows about
Olivia"
Jack returned. his face kindled with
excitement. He caught my hand, and
grasped it heartily.
II no more believe she is dead than
am" were his first words. You recoi,
lect me telling you Of drunken Draw
In street off the Strand, where fel-
low, us drunk as lord. was for claim.
ing pretty girl as his wife; only had
followed her out Of Ridiey's agency Of
fee, and was just in time to protect hei
from him. A girl could have fallen Ill
love with myself. You recollect?"
Eyes, yes" l said, almost GREATNESS
''He was the man, and Olivia was the
girl!' exclaimed Jack.
mo" cried.
Eyes" continued Jack. with an affec-
tonate lunge at me; lat any rate can
swear he is the man; and l would bet a
thousand to one that the girl was Olivia. y
but when was it?" l asked.
"Since he married again." he answer
ed; they We're married on the I'd of Oc-
tober, and this was early in November.
l had gone to Ridley's after place for
a poor fellow as an assistant to a drug
gist, and | saw the girl distinctly. She
gave the name of Ellen Martineau. Those
letters about her death are all forgeries.'
"Olivia's is not" | said; II know her
handwriting too we'll"
well, them" observed Jack, there is
only one explanation She has sent them
herself to throw Foster off the scent; she
thinks she will be safe if he believes her
dead"
NO." l answered holly, "she would
never have done such thing as that"
"Who else is benefited by it?' he ask
ed gravely. 1T does not put Foster into
possession Of any Of her property, or
that would have been motive for him
to do it. But he gains nothing by it; and
he is so convinced of her death that he
has taken a second wife,"
"What can do now?" said, speaking
aloud, though was thinking to myself.
MARTIN" replied Jack, gravely, isn't
1t wisest to leave the matter as it stands :
II you find Olivia. what then? She is as
much separated from you as she can be
by DEATH So long as Foster lives it is
worse than useless to be thinking of her.
II only wish to satisfy myself that she
is alive" answered. Just think of it,
Jack, not to know whether she is living
or dead! You must help ME to satisfy
myself. This mystery would be intolera-
BILE to me-"
you're right. old fellow" he said, cor.
daily; I'VE will go to Ridley's together
tomorrow morning"
We were there soon after the doors
were open. There were not many eli
ents present, and the clerks were enjoy,
ing slack time. Jack had recalled to
his mind the exact date of his former
visit; and thus the sole difficulty was
overcome. The clerk found the name OF
Ellen Martineau entered under that date
In his book.
EYES," he said. miss Ellen Martineau
English teacher in a French school; pre-.
MUM to be paid, about FLO; no salary
reference, Mrs. Wilkinson, No. 10, Bell
ringer street."
mo. 10 Bellringer street, we repeated
in one breath.
Eyes, gentlemen, that is the address, y
said the clerk, closing the book. "Shal
/ write it down for you? Mrs. Wilkin
son was the party who should have paid
our commission; as you perceive, a pre-
MUM was required instead of a salary
given. We feel pretty sure the young
lady went to the school, but Mrs. Will
kinson denies it, and it is not worth oul
while to pursue our claim in law"
"Can you describe the young lady?"
inquired.
"Well. no. We have such hosts OF
young ladies here"
"Do you know where the school is?
mo- Mrs. Wilkinson was the party,
he said. I'VE had nothing to do with it
except to send any ladies to her who
thought 1t worth their while. That was
ALL"
As we could obtain no further informa
ton we went away, and paced up ant
down the tolerably quiet street, deep IL
consultation. That we should have meet
for great caution, and as much craftines
as we both possessed, in pursuing our in
ouiries was quite evident. Who could
A. +h;a Mrs Wilkinson? Was il DOSSi