Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-11-12
CHAPTER XXI.
JOHN MARKS GROWS SUSPICIOUS.


While Hammond was recovering
from his surprise and terror, on learn.
ing that his son was infatuated with
Harriet Foss, MARKS remained silent
and as unconcerned as if no such be-
inS existed.
Marks said Luke, at length, "thls
is frightful."
"Why delay to tell your son Of your
present situation?" asked Marks. "Or
do you resign your plan Of making him
the husband OF Catharine Elgln:"
'If tell him all he will despise me-"
mo doubt of that. Nay, more,
Charles will attempt to set the captives
free at once
do you think that:'
81 know it, said Marks emphatical
ly. Your son is what men call ar
honest man. I wonder at it, too"
'Does he know his Madame Burr is
in New York;
"He told me she should be, for she
sailed from England for New York
before he left, and lie says he is
pledged to introduce her to you. To,
morrow he intends TO hunt her up"
does he know she is the enemy OF
his father?"
NO, l did not tell him that said
Marks. Il told him that his description
of Madame Burr tailed with that OF
the Harriet Foss you feared, and thai
he had better consult with you before
seeing her. He said it was impossible
that Madame Burr could bear malice
he swore she was an angel He is in
fatuated, tell YOU. By the way, here
IS her miniature. He showed 1t to me,
apd l have kept it to show you. See"
Luke took the miniature in his hand
and gazed upon it in deep silence.
''She is still a most beautiful
woman" said he, at length, "if this
picture does not flatter.'
"Flatter. 1t falls far short Of doing
Justice to the beauty and charming OK,
preston OF Harriet Foss.' said Marks.
"She does not seem thirty. is stately,
erect, of splendid figure, and has q
smile that snchants, voice that
thrills"
"Ah, you, too. are infatuated"' cried
Hammond, his eyes flashing with sus
picion.
Bah! l am beyond infatuation,'
said Marks. But there is hope fol
you. Charles tells me she loves him.
''She lies" exclaimed Luke. "She
loves revenge, and she is seeking it. ]
must send him off. l must put thou
sanus of miles between him and Har
riet Foss. John Marks, you must re
move her"
Speak it out in plain Anglo lo-Saxon,'
said Marks.
you must kill herr" said Hammond
"Ha. That might kill Charles"
laughed Marks.
NO jesting,' said Hammond, fierce
ly. "Frst to get rid Of Charles. ]
cannot hope to force him to marry
Catharine Elgin. Innocent as he is,
there is a gleam in his eye that tells
me OF logged determination. l must
send him off. Let me think. Ha! ]
have it. The morning train leaves
for Boston at ) o'clock IT'S now
near =. a passenger packet for
France will sail from Boston on
the 18th at o'clock. | have goods on
her-for l dabble in everything.
Charles shall be supplied with funds
and letters-I have time to write a Jew
and he shall leave America at once"
"And Catharine Elgin" asked
Marks.
Il will marry her myself" said
Luke.
oh the nlischiefw cried Marks, and
then resorted to his cigar, while Ham.
mond dashed OFF half dozen letters
with hasty pen.
1t was nearly S in the morning when
he finished the task.
And now to awaken my boy" said
ne.
II would like to have Nancy Harkel
see him before he goes" said Marks.
why" asked hammond.
'An idea has struck me, that's all,
said Marks. IF he recognizes her, III
may remember something about tha
little playmate of his-my son"
You are suspicious, Marks. Yot
think your son is not alive"
You are right; and am right to b,
wary in dealing with Luke Hammond,
said Marks.
"Yery well; / will cal! her up" sale