Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-08-30

hint that you have already reached
thai point"
you threaten me with violence" he
said; "that is just what should have
expected of you-and your antece-
dents, so far as | have known them.
But am obliged to you; take it as
an act of consideration when a ruff
fan warns me that he Is about to
show his temper. However, l am not
here to handy words with you. but to
carry out Miss Dale's-your mis-
tress'-wishes. In a word, Kingsley,
Miss Dale discharges youl"
Cyril Bit his lip.
Here Is a written notice"
Cyril took up the paper.
Written by you!" he said, quickly.
Sighed by Miss Dale." retorted
Philip Dyce, with smile of triumph.
aid here are your wages for three
months in advance
Put IL on the table," said Cyril,
with fierce scorn. 81 might touch
your hand!"
Philip Dyce colored, but, with a
sneer, dropped the bank notes and
gold upon the table.
Having received notice in proper
form. and your wages in advance, you
have no reasonable excuse for re-
naming on the estate for longer
time than is required for packing
your things. Miss Dale could, of
course, If she chose, exert her privi-
lege OF examining your boxes. but |
do not think that she suspects you
of dishonesty"
Cyril made a movement toward him
tut restrained himself, and stood
with folded arms, regarding his oppo-
nent.
1T is Miss Dale's wish,'' he said;
"that is, you say it is her wish that
l should leave the place."
THAT is Miss Dale's wish, and l am
prepared to enforce i'll" said Philip
Dyce, with studied insult.
Cyril's eyes flashed fire.
How came It," he said, that you
are chosen by Miss Dale to bear her
wishes, Mr.. Philip Dyce?"
Philip smiled with covert triumph.
II do not acknowledge your right
to ask that question, Kingsley" he re-
piled, stroking his mustache. "But
do not see why l should not inform
you that Miss Dale will be-my wife"
He dealt the blow as an experienced
duelist might deliver the home thrust,
delicately. scientifically, with devil
ish enjoyment of the surprise and
CONSERVATION which overcame Cyril.
'FLeola-your wife," he cried,
hoarsely-"your wife,
my wife," assented Philip Dyce.
Miss Dale betrothed herself TO me
last night, so that you see I am a
properly accredited messenger. There
Is your money, Kingsley. If it will
not be sufficient for your necessities
I shall be willing---in consideration of
your past good conduct-lo add lit
tie from my private purse; but on
one condition only-and that Is that
you leave the country. Indeed" he
continued with sneer, and disre-
garding the light that blazed in
Cyri's eyes, Indeed I should advise
you to go back to-Botany Bay, or
which ever convict settlement you
sprang FROM"
Almost before the words had left
his lips, Cyril was upon him.
This is too much!" he cried, be
tween his teeth, as he held Philip
Dyce's arm and throat in grasp Of
iron-"too much! You miserable plot
ter! Do you think that because
your villainous schemes have crawled
alive through few days that you are
to escape triumphant? Pshaw! i
degrade myself by touching you." he
broke off suddenly, and with jerk
he threw him from him.
Philip Dyce fell with great crash
against the wall, but staggered to his
feet instantly, and glanced at Cyril.
"Ruffian," he said biting his lip.
This is what I might have expected.
Now, mark me, Mr.. Cyril Kingsley, if
you are not off the premsises in sixty
minutes will have you kicked off
the estate"
silence, and begone!" shouted Cyril,
whose hot temper had now overmas-
tered him. 60 while there is time,
man, or l shall do you an injury"
and he made step forward.
Philip Dyce turned and walked
slowly away.
He was bruised and shaken, but he
was not sorry that he had tainted
Cyril into violence. 1t would tell
we'll with Leola, and confirm her be-
lief in his guilt.
Altogether Philip Dyce was salts
fed with the mornings work.
He had come to a reckoning with
his old enemy and stumbling block.
and had not only paid of old scores,
but had pushed his stumbling block
from the path.
Yes, he was satisfied, All would
so well II he could only keep Leola
and Cyril apart. Cyril could not have
better played into his hands than
by that display of violence.
Cyril had. In truth. acted unwiSely.