Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-04-22


fiendish delight in combining to sm.te
this son of fortune at time when he
could not find means of resistance.
The several companies controlling
South African mines in which Liver
more had investments. and which had
been paying good dividends. we're
bought up by some new combination,
backed by unlimited capital, and
there was a grave suspicion that the
small shareholders we're about to be
frozen out in way perfectly legiti-
mate yet shockingly cruel
And there were others, too
Really, the doughty captain was
passing through an experience that
promised to make an old man OF him
If long continued.
Twice the Marquis had called upon
Fedora, and on each occasion exerted
himself to fascinate as he had never
before done in all his life.
Affairs were in this state, and the
Marquis could see the possible tragic
outcome of his systematic assault all
along the line, unless his nerve failed,
or something occurred to break the
stern resolution by which he had
bound himself
A few more visits, he believed. would
complete the fascination Of Fedora
harassed by accommodating debts and
made boorish by his troubles. It might
be readily assumed that the captain
would be anything but an amiable
companion these days. and the couple,
never having had genuine love for
each other, would drift further apart
This would he his opportunity--the
glitter of his unlimited wealth, to-
gether with the suymge hold he had
upon Fedora, by reason OF her old
time love. though she herself might not
know the real cable these two com
blned should tempt her to leave the
falling fortunes Of the captain and
seek happiness with the man who con
trolled her will
It was a flendish revenge, and many
times the nrasMgls cursed himself for
entertaining it; yet the memory Of his
dreadful sufferings drove him back
again with renewed zeal to pick up the
threads of fate where he had dropped
them and go on with feverlsh eager
ness.
1t was only when he thought of
Mazette that he WINGED and grew con
fused--not for worlds would he ever
have her know what wicked thoughts
struggled with his better nature, and
usually gained the mastery
One day the marquis. still pursuing
the one object Of his presence in Lon
don at this unfashionable season OF
the year, dropped in at the establish
ment of Captain Liyermore, resolved
to play his cards to advantage, since
a crisis was near.
His quick eye noted signs of con
fusion, and he knew disaster had al
last fallen upon the captain, who mus
seek a cheaper home-yes, evidently
a move was contemplated-his sturdy
blows were beginning to tell, and he
should feel a glow of satisfaction II
the region of his heart.
The occasion would be propitioui
for his master stroke surely hi
should be able to win her consent
what had she TO consider but ruinet
home and a husband whom she hat
welded while loving another?
He offered her unlimited wealth, be
You'd the dream OF the human mind
love, and all the attractions the worl,
can bestow
Yes, she would yield-he knew hoy
weak her nature was--had she no
shown it when throwing him over TO
fortunes smiles?--she had no ancho
such as the safeguard of husband
love would throw around her-he fel
assured of this as he did Of anythin
in his whole life.
When the marquis entered the hous
1t was with the confident air Of on
who has abundant faith to believe !
the positive success awaiting him-nC
oyer-conndence such as loses battle
but the quiet assurance that spring
from thorough knowledge OF tn
powers he controls.
It CHANGED, however, that there Wa
one thing he had not counted on,
matter that might seem OF small col
sequence, and yet which must bur
upon him with appalling force.
Az ne sat and waited sounds OF
commotlon we're heard, such as cause
the marquis to start, turn deadly pa
. and tremble as he had never dol
when bodily danger menaced him
then through the open door can
s dashing two little tots one golde
, haired angel of three, the other
sturdy. blaek-eyed English lad Of 10
ACROSS the door they scampert
o straight to where the American n
i bob sat gripping the sides OF his cha
e and with the assurance some childr