Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-02-26

- ''hAihhets i uthlunu
answer trnthfully The affair Is not
without some Importance. Have Won
ever seen Miss AlbensonY"
why should | tell falsehoodp
nave never seen the lady, but | have
heard the name"
Prom whom?"
/ fear it will make Count Bozell an.
cry IL l should tell"
Are you his wife,"
cs,' she replied, simply.
My bookkeeper was a witness when
YOU signed the name of Beatrice Alben-
son"
Tell mc-did commit any wrong in
so doingV' she asked. excitedly Count
Bozell stated it would only benefit the
yonng lady. Really, l did not intend to
do anything wrong"
Poor deludcd womanr' he said. with
unusual pity. "Blindfolded you ran into
misery md married villain"
"Oh, do not speak OF my husband in
such terms. l cannot listen to il. If
YOU need any explanation you had better
consult him"
please take my card. To you will
be friend. You will require my assist
ance before long. You have my address
aud when you need n friend call upon
me. Now conduct me to your husbands
presence"
The count lay upon divan, leisurely
smoking n fragrant Havana.
as it you, Emily" he questioned rs
the door opened.
Eyes, Ludwig, Mr.. Marsden wishes to
see you"
Face to face, both exchanged looks OF
hatred. The count quite conscious of
his precarious position, ut once conclud
ed to attack the enemy. He intended TO
ignore his former friendly relations with
Marsden-force him to battle, IL ncces-
sary.
what gives me the honor for this
visit. Marsden?"
The question Is superfluous, as you
we'll know. and every person who has
read the daily papers knows" replied
Marsden
Quite true. Nice report from Egypt,
ch? All! by the way, how did you man
age 10 get rid Of young Raymond? Quite
II delicate thing. eh?'
THAT is my business. not yours. II
would have been better had ! conhded
in him than YOU"
Count ituuWlk IsoHeli iauEhtu'
MY dear banker YOU forget that there
Is lady present" he said, and with n
commanding flourish Of his hand he babe
her leave; then pointed to chair oppo-
site.
PLEASE be seated, my dear friend, and
keep cool. We must get Mt the bottom
of this affair or course, you are tired
from the effects of your long drive. AT
your nge persons should not show such
energy"
Let lis remain at the point" respond
ed Marsden, his eyes glittering full OF
anger and fury.
AS YOU please. Let's see, we began
TO talk about this young Raymond !
presume the reports in the newspapers
surprise YOU. Indeed, for man in your
social standing Mt Easton, the report nat
urnlly affects you greatly; oh, Marsden!
Nevertheless, some romantic and sensa-
tionnl incidents have been omitted.
which. il they had been inserted, would
have given the article Il more eHectuni
nimlus. Just before your entrance l
WAS STUDYING over the idea OF embellish-
ING II 10 some extent. What do you
Think
II think you are confirmed scouh
drcI." exclaimed the banker furousiy.
Count Bozell shrugged his MASSIVE
shoulders.
You were married on the Goth OF No
vembcr. but--not to my ward. Who was
she? | will know. ;,
IF YOU wish to know, then by III
means look ut the church register.
What would that benefit me? You
have deceived me rs we'll as the woman
who imagncs she is your wife. You
hovc defrauded me of money aud Bea-
trire of her title, The signature is n
forgcry-thc marriage illegal: but
swear that YOU must give me security Tor
every dollar that you have accepted.
"'rhat is the last thing ! could 40
dear banker" said Bozell, laughing ~roi'
icoIly Indeed, | was ON the point ol
asking YOU for little loan. When TWO
follows like us have secrets. one WIN
ALWAYS be ready To help the other OUT Oh
hole. Silence is golden, indeed, on'
word unguardedly uttered would give we
whole susp away. But | say. Marsueh,
hnve Won heard anything OF that malo
The report only mentioned your step
daughter" he insinuated, sending 'ooN
unon him like Il comprehend snake.
Mars,lcn paled and started VisihiE'
What interest is 1t TO me II her name
is not mentioned? | have not see" '"e
girl since she left my house IN company
with my step-daushter
"Exoctly. | believe you. but 1t would
lao n hard task 10 convince jury. iheS
would hardly believe your simple ANU
unsubstantinted assertion, my frienu'
Not so fast. you murderer exSla,m,
ed Marsden. terribly excited.
Won carried her 10 your place IN tue i",
rst and YOU. you alone are responsinis
for her whereabouts, not |, VINO never
set foot in that infamous house one
word more; | will hand you over to lhe
authorities. You scoundrel--~
We'll done, friend; fine, excellent SUI
.,', -, I,,,ghaa Rozell. Il did not know
Won lind the making OF an actor III YOU
You should have prepared for the stage
Marsden. If they take the trono'e ~
look in the forest. they will only nave 70