The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-03-25

MS lie us time for a woman TO ash
nothing"
She turned from the open window,
her attitude showing an unwonted !
weakness and detection. Sir Arthur |
stiI stood near by. his own face frown-
ing and uncertain.
Lady Catharine," he broke out al
length, for years. as you know | have
sought your favor l have dared thins |
that sometime the day would come !
when-my faith Lady Catharine, the |
day has come now when | feel IL ms
right 10 demand the cause of anything
which troubles you. And that you are
troubled is plain enough. Ever since
this man Law"
There" cried Lady Catharine, rails
ing her hand Il beg you to say no
more"
But will say more! There must
be a reason for this"
The face of the young woman hushed
in spite of herself, as Pembroke STROBE
closer and gazed at her with stern
ness.
Lazy AdludI odAd nv
Il am a friend of your family Per
haDs now l may be of aid to you.
Prove me, and at the last, ask who was
indeed your friend
I'VE have had misfortnnes, we OF
| the family of the Knoilys, SAID Lady
| Catharine This is perhaps. but the
| fate OF the house of Knollys 1t is my
| fate."
"Your fate!" said Sir Arthur, slowly.
your fate Lady Catharine, | thank
| YOU. 1t is at least as well to know the
| truth"
''Pick out the truth, then, Sir Arthur
as YOU like it. | am not on the wit
ness stand before you, and you are not
my Judge. There has been forsWorh
testimony enough already in this town
Were it not for that. Mr.. Law Would
at this moment be free as you or l.
Sir Arthur struck his hands together
| in despair, and, turning away, strooe
| down the room. ;, ,os
| "Oh. / see it all well enough" crleo
he. You are mad as any who nave
hitherto had dealings with this mad
| man from the uOIlA.
| The girl rose to her full height and
| stood before him.
at may be am mad" said she. III
| may be the old Knollys madness.
so. why should | struggle against IL
It may be that l am mad. But ven
ture to say to you that Mr.. Law is not
born to die in Newgate yards. My life!
sir, if | love him, who should say me
| nay? Now, say to yourself, ana 10
your friends-to all London, II you
like. since you have touched me to
this point-that Catharine Knollys IS
friend to Mr.. Law, and believes IN him,
and declares that he shall be freed
from his prison, and that within short
snace! Say that, Sir Arthur; tell them
| that! And if they argue somewhat
from it, why, let them reason II as
best they may"
The young man stood, his lips close
together. his head still turned away
The girl continued with growing en-
ergy.
Il have sent for you to tell you that
Mr.. Laws life has a value In my eyes
And now, | say to you, Sir Arthur, that
YOU must aid me in his escape"
Lady Catharine," said the young
man. turning toward her, this illness,
this anxiety"
mo. | know perfectly well WHEREOF
[ speak! Listen and I'll tell you some
what of news. Montague, chanceilot
of the exchequer, is my warrant lot
what say to you when | tell you that
Mr.. Law is to be free. Montague him.
self has said to me, in this very room,
that Mr.. Law was like to be hall the
) salvation OF England in these uncertain
times. could tell you more, but may
not. Only look you, Sir Arthur, John
Law does not rest in Newgate more
than one week from this time!
Sir Arthur took snuff, his voice at
length regaining that composure for
which he had sought.
/ ~ wish you to help him, SAID Lazy
, Catharine, slowly, only in that ask
| you to help me-
, "And if did,"
"And if you did, you should dwell IN
) part of my heart forever! Let IL DC
as you like"
"Then," cried the young man, fiusn-
ing suddenly and holly as he strobe TO-
o ward her, "do with me as YOU like!
Let me be fool unspeakable!
. "Sir Arthur" said Lady CathaTin'
rising uneasily and standing before
him, Il must confess to you that
bear a certain active part in private
nlans looking to the escape OF MI
Law. | have come to you for aid. oil
Arthur, pray God that we may o'
successful"
The young man also rose and began
&c pace the floor.
Even did Law escape" he began
1T would mean only his flight IRON
England"
True" said the Lady Catharine
o1bat io all Manned The ship ever