Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
CHAPTER XIII.

Now ensued few days of relief and serenity for Irving Warde. His footsteps were no longer dogged by reckless ruffians. Old Tom and his companion, as well as the man in the red flannel shirt, had disappeared, and his dreams were not disturbed by visions of deeply dyed villains and resurrected pirates of the Spanish Main Fenton had been industrious ", but quietly, at work, and his re- tory description.
 Irving had not forgotten Herbert Wright's wife and her destitute con- dition. He and Miriam had visited her together, and part of the money obtained from Franklin had been placed in bank to her credit. For the first time during the year everything had been comfortable In her home; and it was wonderful to see how pretty she became under the brighter skies that spanned her life;, for Irving had assured her posi- lively that her husband would be ac- quilted; and Herbert had been very cheerful about it, too.
 
 acquitted?" persisted the little wo- man.
 That I cannot tell you now. said Irving, "but know that your hus- band had no more to do with the kill ing of Mr. Wright than I did, and the jury will so declare. And have more good news for you. Your days of trouble are over. In year from now your husband will be one of the wealthiest men in the state''
 So Warde felt relieved on this score also He knew that Mrs. Wright was ] amply provided for and contented, and he devoted himself with free conscience to Miriam who every day became dearer to him. They were together a great deal, for love had lxindled his spirit flame in Irving's heart, and to make Miriam happy be- came the guiding motive of his life.
 A week after the events narrated in the preceding chapter Irving went out to the Wright homestead and found Miriam in tears.
 What is the matter?" he asked. as he gently took her hand. eve must give up this place, and it is very hard. It is true we have not. been happy here, but we were attached to the place, for it was not to blame.'
 How has this come about?"
 .sCol. Franklin has just notified us that this property had been deeded to a real estate company, and that as . Representative of the company Ae desires possession on the 1st of February"
 So Col. Franklin imagines that he Is still alive, does he? We'll, he can go and hang himself"
 "Yes, he could, but he will not. And that would not help us any.''
 Miss Miriam, don't you worry about the coloneps notification said Irving; The will never get possession of this place, I promise you that.''
 Tt is very kind of you to try to console us, but am afraid there can be no help for it."
 s.But there is help for it. did not expect to tell you this yet, and you must promise to let no one know of \ it but your mother, and you must pledge her also to secrecy"
 well, then, we both swear" said Miriam.
 aIt is a bit of romance in it's way, Illustrating, however, the triumph of the good and the just over the evil and the unjust"
 .sPlease do go on with your story. My appetite is sufficiently whetted." ]"
 Then Warde told her about the old agreement and it's recovery. He gave her the entire story, including Mir. Evereftss adventure with Franklin. Miriam was alternately shocked and thrilled; and when he had concluded. she said: aThen Col. Franklin is--''
 "A pirate of purest ray serene" in terrupted Irving. For the present we