Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08

at this reply.
He had called himself by his old
assumed name. and had given Kate
her title: was it possible that she hao
not told him. after all?
The major drew a long breath;
that Desmond would need no one to
tell him what he must know-with his
cousin standing before him-that it
was he. Desmond, who was the earl.
Come to you for advice, has she?"
said Arthur Carr-Lyon, his rage
dread of the man he had wronged.
why should she come to you? Are
you aware that I am Lord Carr-Lyon,
this lady's husband?"
4 spasm passed over Desmond's
face.
II am aware of it," he said.
The major sank onto a rock and
bent forward, listening in anxious
amaZement.
"And you think that it's a proper
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band the day after her marriage, and
come-for advice" he sneered, ''to a
stranger"
Il think Lady Carr-Lyon has acted
properly, nobly!" came the stern re-
ply.
Arthur Carr-Lyon glared at him and
gritted his teeth. If the figure be-
fore him had been old, and feeble, he
would have summoned up what little
courage he possessed and flung him,
self upon it; but he knew that,
weakened as he was by illness, the
man he had robbed was more than a
match for him.
You dol" he said. You know that
Lady Carr-Lyon has-has uuarreleo
with me, her husband, and you dare to
stand between her and me! Between
her and her father?"
Desmond's face darkened.
Between Lady Carr-Lyon and
such a father Yes!" he said, in a
low voice.
The major WINGED and hung his
head, and Arthur Carr-Lyon bit his
lip.
Look here" he said, attempting to
buster, Il don't know who you are,
and | don't care. see that you have
gained some influence over my wife-l
only wish to Heaven l had known it
sooner!" he sneered.
you knew it early enough" said
Desmond, quietly and significantly
And l don't choose to handy any
further words with you. l address
myself to her." and he looked toward
her Kate, will you come with me,
and your father? Do you mean to
keep up this scandalous conduct
Desmond held her hand and press
ed it encouragingly.
do not answer, Lady Carr-Lyon,'
he said, gravely.
Kate stood perfectly motionless,
her eyes fixed on the ground, and re-
manned silent.
Arthur Carr-Lyon uttered an oath.
Il see," he said, furiously. "You
have made your choice You prefer
this man to me, your husband. That
will do. If you are satisfied, / am.
If there's justice to be had, I'll have
it, if l have to go to the divorce
court"
Desmond's hand closed tightly owe,
the small cold one.
DO you hear what say?" de-
manded Arthur Carr-Lyon. 81 give
you two minutes he took out his
watch-"to make up your mind.
Leave that man and come home with
me. your husband, or | sue for a
divorce"
Kate shuddered, and put her hands
to her eyes, but did not move.
Arthur Carr-Lyon forced his watch
back into his pocket.
Mo-" he exclaimed 81 will not
do that. That would be playing your
game, wouldn't it, I'll see if the law
can't help me in another way. Major,
you wait here while get constable
and he turned, but Desmonds stern
voice arrested him.
Stay where you are, Arthur" he
said. Arthur Carr-Lyon started, AND
stole glance at him sideways, and his
face grew pale. You speak of justice.
You shall have it. This lady came to
me for protection, and will protect
her, though in doing so l have tc
proclaim you an impostor'
"Aa imposter!" faltered Arthur,
with an attempt at sheer.
Eyes, an imposter, Arthur Carr,
Lyon," came the stern response.
"Stop!' for the other had opened his
mouth as if to exclaim Indignantly.
1T is you who have forced me to-
threaten you. Attempt to coerce the
lady who has the unhappiness to be
your wife, and claim the title you
falsely bear, and demand an account
of your stewardship"
Arthur Carr-Lyon forced laugh, a
listless and mirthless one.
What's this?" he stammereo
blusteringly. do you say am not
the earl? Who is, them"
"I," said Desmond, calmly. DO
not speak; 1 warn you that every
word you utter hardens my heart
I against you, and makes il more