Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-08-25


could put between himself and
Albion's white cliffs the better.
Any moment Clifford Raven might
discover that he was the rightful
owner of the title and estates, and
then the bubble would burst.
And it would be just as well tina,
the major should be out of reach
when that time came.
"Of course" he told himself
they'll compromise matters; Arthur
will be tolerable well of, I've nc
doubt; shouldn't wonder if Desmond
gives him half the income, for Kate's
sake"
Yes, it had all gone, or would go
beautifully, once he go his part OF
the plumber.
rs the earl in?' he asked the
butler, in his best and most affable
manner.
His lordship is not down YETI said
the man.
ALI right; just tell him l am here
will you, but tell him not TO hurry, and
-ahem-don't let her ladyship's maid
disturb her ladyship.'
1t would be just as well, perhaps
if he did not see Kate that morning
The butler went, and the major
amused himself with the papers; tried
to amuse himself, rather, for he felt
restless and uneasy.
Presently the door opened, and
Arthur Carr-Lyon entered.
He was in dressing gown and
slippers, and his face was white, with
livid shadows under his eyes, which
looked dull and bloodshot, as if he
had spent the night in company with
bottle of brandy. as, indeed, he had
''Ah, my dear Arthur" exclaimed
the major, extending his hand and
smiling affectionately. Here l am
you see. just like a jack in the box
Fact is, | had business in London this
morning, and thought I'd drop in
How are YOU? You are looking the
picture of health, as usual
Am -" said Arthur Carr-Lyon
cycling him coldly. Then my looks
lie. I've got confounded headache
and my eyes are on fire. So you've
come, have you? Scarcely necessary
to ask what for. You haven't lost any
time. What are you afraid of? THAI
should run away, or that Coutt's
bank should break, or what?"
The major laughed, with feigned
cheeriness.
What a fellow you are to chat
my dear Arthur" he said, rubbing
his hands. Wonderful flow o.
humor; wonderful. No, no, I'm no
afraid of anything of the kind, bur
the fact is-ahem-that I've got some
bills to meet, and l thought that checl
would be useful, you know. Besides
know you'd rather have it off your
mind"
Yes, you're all consideration fol-
me-" said Arthur Carr-Lyon, with &
slight sheer.
Then he sat down to the table, ant
drew a dispatch-box toward him.
well, l suppose you've got to have
lit. You want your blood-money."
The major started, and turned
rather red.
My dear boy, that language"
what do you call it, then?" de
manded Arthur Carr-Lyon, turning II
his chair and cycling him steadily
rs there any other name you could
give the money man gets for sell
| ing his own daughter"
MY dear Arthur"
do you mean to say you didn't sci
herr" he repeated, with suppressed
! savagery. do you mean TO say thai
she married me of her own free will.
That she cared for me, loved me-
Even you couldn't lie like that, goot
at that sort of thing as you are
You knew she hated mel"
MY dear boy" said the major
more in sorrow than in anger. This
is strange language from a son-in-laW
to his father! Come, I'm sure
| Kate
Leave her name alone" broke il
the other, hoarsely. Il don't want t.
hear it. I've got to reckon with you
this morning, and | won't have hel
name mentioned
The major expanded his chest.
Il don't understand why you receive
me in this spirit, Carr-Lyon," he said
beginning to buster little. "You
know the arrangement between us
I've fulfilled my part of the contract
and | expect you to complete yours"
/ "Or else? What? You mean to
threaten me. do you? Speak out!''
/ Threaten, not at all, What should
| have to threaten you WITH"
You don't know" he demanded
with a sneer. "Tll tell you. If | don't
give you this check, you'll spit upon
me! You'll go and make terms with
/ Desmond, eh?"
I To be Continued.