Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-09-15

She took this young lady's name and en-
tered the family of the lady who had
been expecting her-the drowned girl. Won
understand, not the living Cora Now,
the nephew of the lady fell in love with
her, but could not very well marry her
as long as his aunt lived, for she had
other ideas about his future. It CHANGED
that sickness overlook the aunt and that
Cora nursed her. She died, and the OBJ
stacle being removed, the nephew mar
ried her. For a year OF so all went we'll
with the newly married couple. but then
Cora's first husband. who had been in
search of her. discovered her abode in
this country. He gave her notice of his
arrival, for he wished to play an open
game, and was invited by the second
husbandif you may call him soto
spend few days in his home
Harry Charlton started to his feet.
You villain he cried, why did you
not tell me this before?"
Because l wanted proof which would
convince you. The certificate of my mar
riage with Cora was lost in my baggage
whilst crossing river i'll Africa, and the
young lady you married is quite capable
of denying my claim upon her. However,
this night she has gone step further in
her criminal career-for have no doubt
she FASTENED your aunts death if she did
not actually destroy her. Her only
chance of safety was the death Of either
/ You or me, so she poisoned a bottle of
soda water"
What do you propose" gasped Harry.
| How can You prove your words?'
| Easily enough. You might open the
soda bottle before her, and if she refused
to drink you would know the truth.
| However, | think you will find in the
| bosom of her dress a small green phial.
| Happening to peep between the bars of
! the Venetian blinds OF the dining room,
| some half hour ago, or a little more, /
saw her place it there. Before her ON
| the table were several bottles OF soda
water and the whisky jar"
The unfortunate owDnr Of Quinton
moved to the door, his eyes bloodshot
and his step unsteady.
James Tarlton followed him.
/ As the former threw open the door of
| the drawing room he found Cora pacing
the room like wild animal in cage.
Give me that phial," said Harry in a
low. hoarse voice. Il know all"
Very quietly she drew out the phial
and gave it into his hand.
He suggested it. He drove me to it,
she said, glancing at the man who
claimed her as his wife.
''0f that | do not wish to hear. Dis
cussion, recrimination will do no good, -
Harry Charlton replied in the same
husky tone. whether you murdered my
aunt, your benefactress, leave to your
own conscience, but that you attempted
murder tonight is certain. | have no
wish for public exposure. Your right
full husband claims you. You are free
to go, to depart with him. Ii you do not
follow this course the law must take its
way. 1t is for you to choose
She did not hesitate; but moved calm
ly to her husbands side.
Il go to my DEATH she said calmly.
/ at may come in a month"; or in a year,
but it is certain. However. |, like you,
prefer no public exposure | have sinned
against you, Harry, and you have been
kind to me. | would not bring shame
upon the name of Charlton"
The master of Quinton for a moment
threw off his own misery
IF you harm her." he said, grimly, lay
ing his hand on James Tarlton's shoulder
you answer to me-"
"She is my wife" the other replied !;
''but I'll never lay finger on her, that /
swear. viii you let the lady rest in
your house this night2 Yes? That is
right, saves appearances. As for me, l
shall pass the night out of doors. 1t will
not be the first by many"
At the door Cora stopped him.
LET it be quickly" she whispered.
"Have so much mercy, Jim. As God may
some day have mercy on you"