Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-03-22

But, Mr.. Brett, how can | possi.
bly, leave i3eechcroft now"
'Did Mr. CspeiIa consult you
when he went to Naples? Are you
! not mistress here2 Take my advice.
Give the majority OF your servants a
holiday. Close your house, or, bet
ter still. have every room dismantlcd
, on the pretence of a thorough reno
/ walton. Leave it to the paperhangers,
/ plasterers, and caretakers. The rec
tor may be persuaded to allow Miss
Layton to come with you to London,
where you should visit your dress
maker. for you can now dispense with
mourning. When your husband re-
turns from Naples. let him rage to
the top OF his bent. BY that timc
may be able TO spare Mr.. Hume to
look after both OF you for a week or
so. Permit your husband to Join you
when he humbly seeks permission
not before. Believe me. Mrs Ca
pella. If you have strength of will 10
adopt my programme in its entirety.
the trip to Naples may have results
wholly unexpected by the runaway"
Really. Margaret. Mr.. Brett's adj
vice seems to me 10 be very sensible.
II happens. too, that my father needs
a change OF air, and think we could
both persuade him to come with us
to the coast"
Helen. like all well-regulated
young glishwomen, quickly took
reasonable view of the problem. Al
ready Capela's heroics and his
wife's lamentations began to appear
ridiculous
Margaret looked wistful'y at both
OF them.
You do not understand why my
husband has gone TO Naples" she
said slowly, seemingly revolving
something in her mind.
Il think | can guess his motive"
said the barrster
Tell me your explanation of the
riddle" she answered lightly. though
a shadow of fear crossed her eyes.
Soon after your marriage he
imagined that he discovered certain
facts connected with your family
possibly relative to your brothers
death-which served to- estrange
him from you. Whatever they may
De, whether existent or fancful. You
are in no way responsible. He has
gone to Naples 70 obtain proofs OF
his suspicious. or knowledge. lie
will come back to tetrorizC You. per
haps 20 seek revenge for imaginary
wrongs. Therefore. | say, do not
meet him halfway by sitting here,
blanched and fearful, until 1t pleaaes
him to return Compel him 10 seek
You Let him find you at least out
wardly happy and contented. care
less Of his neglect. and more pleased
than otherwise By his absence Tell
him to try Alsiers In August and
Calcutta in Septe mber"
Margaret's eyes We're widely dis
tended. Her mobile features on
pressed both establishment ana anx-
iety. She covered her face with her
hands. in an attitude Of deep per-
plexity
They knew she was wrestling with
the impulse TO take them wholly into
confidence.
AZ last she spoke:
'f cannot TELL you." she said how
comfortable your words are. IF you.
n stranger. can estimate tha truth so
nearly. why should torture my
self because my husband ia outrage
OuSly unjust? ! will follow your
counsel, Mr.. Brett. IF possible. Mel
lie and will leave here tomorrow.
Perhaps Mrs. Eastman may he able
to come with rs to town. VIII YOU
order my carriage? A drive will do
me good. Come with Nellie and me,
and stay here TO dinner For to-day
we may dispense with ceremony"
She left the room. walking with a
firm and confident step
Brett turned 10 Miss Lavt6E
"Capella Is in for trouble" he said,
with q laugh He will be forced to
make love to his wife = second
time"