The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-01-17
CHAPTER Xxx.

pened. Unfortunately, in spite of his
knowledge of human nature and the fact
that he started with a good sum of money,
CASTOR had not made his fortune. This
was due to the fact that he was indis-
posed to work when his banking account
was at all decent; so he had lived like a
! prince on his capital, and trusted to his
luck furnishing him with more when it
was done.
Kitty had Joined hira in Melbourne as
arranged, and CASTOR had married her
and had established her in a place in
Richmond 1t was not a regular boarding
house, but the lady who owned it, Mrs.
Pulchop by name, was in the habit OF
letting apartments on reasonable terms
Meanwhile he went everywhere, was
universally admired and petted, and no
one who saw hin in society with his
bright smile and nonchalant manner
would have imagined what crafty schemes
there were in that handsome head.
Madame Midas was still up at Ballarat
and occupying the same cottage, although
she was now so wealthy she could have
inhabited a palace, had she been so mind
ed. But prosperity had not spoiled Mrs.
Villiers. She still managed her OWE af-
fairs, ard did a great deal of good witch
her INCORPORATING large sum for
charitable purposes, because she really
wished to do good, and not, like so many
rich people, FOX the purpose of advertising
herself.
She had invested her money largely in
land, and thus being above the reach of
poverty for the rest of her life, she deter
2snei TO take up her abode in Melbourne
n for- -1Or%L- n-so- g. uosnn 70 EnU-
: i'd on a visit. With this resolution,
she gave up her cottage to Archie, who
was to live in it, and still manage the
mine. and made preparations to come
down 10 Melbourne with Selma Sprotts-
My faith" said VI. Vandeloup. smil-
ing to himself as be thought of the situa-
ton; tits a capital comedy, certainly
but / must take care it doesn't end as a
tragedy.
The next day VandeIoup sent a tele-
gram to Kitty saying he would be home to
dinner, and as he always required some
thing extra in the way Of cooking, Kitty
went to interview Mrs. Pulchop on the
subject.
Poor thing. it was so rarely now that
he came home to dinner that a visit from
him was regarded by her in the light of a
treat. She dressed herself in a pretty
white dress and tied a blue sash around
her waist, so that she might look the
same to him as when he first saw her
But her face was now worn and white
and as she looked ar her paiior in the
glass she wished she had some rouge to
bring a touch of color to her cheeks. She
tried to smile in her own merry way al
the wan reflection she beheld, but the eff
fort was a failure, and she burst into
tears.
At 6 O'Clock everything was ready fol
dinner. and having seen that all was in
good order. Kitty walked outside to watch
for CASTOR.
Suddenly she heard the rattle Of wheels
and rousing herself from her ~reverie, she
saw a hanson cab at the gate and NJ
Vandeloup standing on the pavement pay.
ing the driver. She also heard him tel
the cabman to call for him at 8 o'clock
and her heart sank within her as shs
thought that he would soon be gone again
The cab drove of, and she stood cold ant
silent on the veranda waiting for CASTOR
who sauntered slowly up the walk. H'
was in evening dress, and the night be
ing warm he did not wear an overeoat
so looked tall and slim in his dark clothe.
as he came up the path swinging his cane
gayly to and fro.
why. Bebe, how charming you lool
tonight" said vandeloup, holding her a
arms length : quite like your old self
And indeed she looked very pretty, fd
the excitement Of seeing him had bright
ened her eyes and flushed her cheeks, ant
standing in the warm light of the lamp
with her golden hair floating around be-
head. she looked like a lovely picture.
"You are not going away very soon !?
she whispered to CASTOR, COZ hing close h
him, and putting her hand on his shout
der; Il see so little Of you now"
"My dear child, l can't help it." he said
carelessiy remor ing her hand and walking
over to the dinner table Il have an en-
gagement in town tonight
"Ah, you no longer care for me-" sai'
Kitty. with a stihed sob.
yandeIoup shrugged his shouldera-
Cant you stay to-night?' she said
looking imploringly at him.
81 have an engagement, as / told yol
before he said, ~Iaziiy; besides, evening
Nat home are so dreary-"
II will be here" said Kitty, reproach
= sulIy.
ludl WILL VI tOuiors uidhc u ulutI
ence." answered CASTOR, with a fain
shoulders, II do not cultivate the domes
tic virtues"
How long is this going 20 last?' sh
asked, in q hard voice.
It'll 1 get rich !"
THAT may be a long timer"
at may"
Perhaps never"
Perhaps"
"You coward" burst forth Kitty. ris
ing from her seat, and crossing over {.
him you male me leave my home, an.
now you neglect me, and have ceased {,
love me-"
Kitty ran over to a desk near the win
dow. and took thence a small bottle O
white glass with two red bands round it
She let the lid Of the desk fall with
bang, then crossed to Vandeloup, holdin,
the bottle up before him.
do you know what this is?' she asked
in a harsh voice.
1.-THE poison / made in Ballarat," h
answered, coolly. blowing a wreath o
smoke how did you get hold of it?"
81 found it in your private desk" sh
said. coldly.
That was wrong, my DEAR" he an
swered. gently, you should never betra,
c,nidences-I left the desk in you
charge, and it should have been sacred t
you"
Listen TO me-" she said, in a harsl
voice, with white face and flaming eyes
tonight / leave this house forever"
"As it pIeases you," he replied simply.
Have you nc love for me now?"
NO" he answered, coldly and brutality
Il am tired of YOU
She fell on her knees and clutched hi
band
Dear CASTOR /, dear CASTOR !" she cried
covering it with kisses. think how youn,
1 am, how my life is unhappy, and 70
you. / gave up everything for your SAX
home, father and friends-you will no
cast me of like this after all hay,
sacrificed for Won? Oh. speak-speak p