Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-07-30
RICK COUNTY, Md, JULY 3d. 1908. NO. 1o


ity more than any other. Miss ElS'n.
But now demand the package"
II shall not restore to you what
rightfully belongs to James Greene
said Kate. firmly.
"Then, though dislike the alterna'
tive, l must take 1t by force"
"Will you dare place your hands up.
on my person?" cried Kate indig'
nantly.
"Ha! you admit you have the pack
are this momentw said Hammond,
with sparkling eyes.
II have not said so." replied Kate.
"And if you did, would not believe
you"
Lying Is not one of my faults.
though doubtless have many. l have
not the package. Luke Hammond. So
spare me the indignity and yourself
the baseness of touching my person."
II shall not lay n finger upon your
right royal highness," sneered Ham,
mond, MRS. Harker, search Miss El.
gins person for the package in ques'
ton"
"I'tell you, scoundrel, have not the
.ackage." cried Kate. recoiling from
The talons of the harpy hs addressed.
Mrs. Harker, search. do not be-
lieye her." said Hammond.
Il will not resist" said Kate. with
flashing eyes and blushing cheek.
Hammond turned his eyes elsewhere.
for lingering spark of manly dell
cncy stung his ignoble nature.
"She has spoken the truth said Mrs.
Harker, after an examination which
she made as tedious as possible.
"Now | demand to know where you
have hidden 1t, Miss Elgin." exclaimed
Luke Hammond. ashy pale with rage.
"You, Luke Hammond, have not the
power to force my lips to tell you"
said Kate. scornfully.
Foolish glrly' exclaimed Hammond.
you do not know the man with whom
you dare to tamper.'
"Oh, yes, do." replied Kate. with a
significant smile. Il know him to be a
very bold and unscrupulous rascal.
But he ia too weak to force the secret
from my lips"
Luke Hammond strode the room with
quick. fierce steps, and Kate smiled as
she heard the grating Of his teeth.
Il could kill you" he cried, in a
tempest CT fury.
81 know IT," said Kate. But you
larc not. And now, let me pass from
Never! Not until yon restore to me
that stolen package, Catharine Elgin"
said Hammond, placing his tall figure
in her path. Daniel. take this key
and 20 to the crimson chamber. will
be with you SOON"
Dare you to keep me a prisoner
hereY exclaimed Kate.
VERY little daring in the matter"
said Hammond, as Daniel departed
with the key.
"And you, Mrs. Harker." said Kate;
will you lend yourself to this out
-age?"
"Mr Hammond Is the master of this
house, Catharne Elgin. and l shall
10 as he commands" said Nancy.
"Do you think such black villainy
will 60 long unpunishedT said Kate.
You know l must some day be at lib
erty again. unless and l begin to think
it not impossible murder me. Can
you imagine that Kate Elgin will bear
such treatment tamely?'
II will place bar in the way OF
your puny resentment said Ham
mond. Mrs. Harker, see that a bed
and other room furniture Is placed
here for Miss Elgin's accommodation
Your father, Catharne Elgin, lived
here for twelve months, while the
world read his epltaph on his tomb
stone in Greenwood. l think l car
safely say you shall remain here as
many days
You are a great villain" said Kate
II begin to doubt whether my mother
could have been OF kindred blood will
such n monster"
Luke Hammond started, and fixed
his cold, keen eyes upon her.
She returned the scrutiny with
glance of contempt.
Your mother recognized me as hel
brother. did she notW asked Hammond
with triumphant cnlmness
"She was on her deathDed when yot
first placed your foot in this house,
said Kate True. she recognized Yol
as the Brother she had Known In he
Girlhood. But she said you had changed
much siuce she saw you us boy. Hat
she known you as | know you now
she might we'll have said, as she dit
say Of you, Ny brother Luke Is no
the man his boyhood promised. Sh
saw enough OF you to dislike wher
she had once loved
"She had not seen me for man!
years, and my life Of travel had altered
me greatly" said Hammond. Ant
then, to avoid the dangerous subject
he continued:
when you have made up your mind
rs l hope you WILL to restore the stolel
package to me. you shall be less re
strained. Until then. Catharlne Elg!n
YOU are a prisoner. In the meantime
shall seek for the package myself"
And who will seek for Kate Elgin?
inquired Kate, with meaning look.
James Greene, the carpenter. pei
haps," said Hammond, with scot
LET him. I think Luke Hammond l
more than a match for James Greene.
James Greene will seek me, and b
will exact terrible reparation iron
YOU" said Kate, as she seated hersel
with calm dignity. "You do not know
him as do"
HE is all perfection in your eyes.