Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-04
TERRIBLE
RETRIBUTION
By MINES NJ. JELLEY
Copyright, 1904, by Daily Story Pub. Col

low fortunate we are!"
Even fate is with us, and not
always against us, it seems, Albert"
replied the fair woman, standing in front
of the mirror in her dressing room.
She made a splendid picture in her
decollete opera costume, showing her
rounded physique to best advantage,
her yellow hairs massive coils, her
bright eyes, dimpled arms and dazzling
smile. The world called Marcia Mont
gomery beauty, and she merited the
praise.
When Barton Montgomery led her
to the altar dark-browed man in the
throng turned to a friend and re-
marked: There is the handsomest
woman on earth!"
Remarkably fine couple. Barton is
great winner" was the reply.
Some men get everything they
WISH returned Albert Lindsey. az
never did," he added, bitterly.
Six years had passed since the Mont
gomery wedding. Society envied them
and the boulevard world counted them
its most valued members.
ALBERT, do you know that some
times l fear we have tempted fate too
far? Just think how bold we have
been"
Don't trouble your little head
about something unnecessary, my
dear" replied her companion, as he
drew near.
Looking up to him, his eyes gazing
down into hers, he bent down and
kissed her. She laughed softly and
put her arms about his neck.
Their glances met The picture they
made would have brought fame to an
artist could he have transferred it to
canvas.
Il would like photograph of our
reflection there" laughed Lindsey
Perhaps l can oblige!" said a cold,
hard voice behind them.
A gasping half-cry escaped Marcia
Montgomery's lips, and a cultural
sound of surprise came from Lindsey,
as they turned to see Barton Mont
gomery standing within the door.
las l have no less than FIVE pic
lures Of you and Madam Marcia" he
went on in even tones, meanwhile
placing a box he carried ON a chair by
his side. His eyes never left them as
he spoke.
A sickly pallor swept over Albert
Lindsley's face, as he gazed at the
man whose friendship he had be-
trayed. In his eyes was a puzzled ex-
preston He was no coward, yet he
was uneasy because of Montgomery
calmness. The photographs convinced
his lips hardened.
Brute courage and pugnacity came
to the rescue.
Montgomery, We'll fight 1t out
right here!" he calculated, and one
foot advanced.
The next instant he looked into the
muzzle of heavy revolver.
Il do not care to descend to your
level" was the quick reply.
81 am unarmed," returned Lindsey,
involuntarily shrinking from the
menacing weapon.
Barton" cried Marcia.
mot a word-not a world" he in
terrupted. Il shall do the talking, and
when have finished you two will be
left alone, that Is, l will leave you"
An expression Of relief shone in AL
bert Lindsley's face, and Marcias
fear-whitened cheeks regained some
thing of their wonted color.
BE seated-Mr. Lindsey, permit me
to ask that you find a chair" in Icy
courtesy came the slow words from
Montgomery.
Lindsey sank into a chair and Mar
cha sought to stif1e flood of tears.
I'VE have no time for tears and
Mysteries. madam" observed Mont
gomery. sneeringly.
She lifted her head defiantly and
dashed away the moisture from her
eyes. She had resolved to meet the
situation as boldly as possible. Even
desperate as she was, she could not
but admire her handsome husband.
Il did not leave the city as it was
given out" began Montgomery; but
busted myself for this meeting with
you. | discovered this situation two
months ago, and what l have suffered
only myself and God will ever know
Being lawyer, | know the penalty
for every crime, but | have failed TO
find either court or a law which can
compensate me or punish the wrong
have had done me, therefore l decided
to handle the matter in my own way"
ooh! Barton - Barton" cried
Marcia, in nervous fear
do not interrupt shall have fin
ished in a few minutes" he answered.
bitterly. Briefly, have arranged for
your seclusion for tonight, and will
remain in the corridor until there is
no chance of anyone discovering you
or my unfortunate position. The
steel fire shutters are fastened on the
| outside. and the doors of the room
cannot be opened from the inside. l
bid you both adieu!"
As he smoke he lifted tho how ba ba a