Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-30
By Julie Opp Faversham.

Adapted from the play by Edwin Milton Royle

Dear Father" she whispered, che
must never know-never know--but it
was all for the worst, my dear. all for
the worst. Tears began to stain her
race; they We're the first in many days
4 she tried to control the passion of her
erief but it was impossible; quivering
soDs shook her In an hysterical out
furst To escape from the possible
eyes OF any chance meeting she quick.
sought refuge in the rose-arbor
Hidden completely. she gave herself
up to the relaxation of her sorrow.
FINALLY. spent with her tears, she lean
ed against the damp foliage Of the
rose-screen, and an aftermath of calm
followed her outburst. Suddenly she
eecame conscious that Sir John Apple
gate and Mr.. Chiswick were crossing
TO a bench near. the sundial
MY dear Chiswick," her cousin
John was saying, I'm greatly distress
ed. Eve been. obliged to ask you to
| give me few moments here, and in.
deed. I've asked Lady Elizaberh-@As
kerhill seemed so i'll today-to Join
us here"
Diana could distinctly hear every
word, but with her tear-stained face
it was impossible for her to make
known her presence.
You see. Chiswick," Sir John con
tlnued. i presume that as Lord Ker.
hllls secretary you had his accounts
II such shape that we could go oyer
them at moments notice. When the
keys were sent me this evening I gave
an hour to CHANGING over the accounts
before meeting the auditing committee
tomorrow; as I've just, told you. they
seemed in a frightful tangle, and
But, as explained moment ago,
Sir john Chiswick interrupted. 81
really know nothing about the Fund
IT was a pleasure for the Earl to do
all the Work--a labor of love-and he
LOOK the matter quite out of my hands.
captain Wynnegate, as secretary Of
the Fund, and Lord Kerhill have had
absolute control of the business side
of it,
What you tell me amazes me; but
no doubt there is an explanation which
we VIII have from Kerhill later U
An intangible presentiment began
70. hasten It's web about Diana. Lady
tsilzabeth came from the house: both
men rose, and Diana watched eagerly.
Lazy Elizabeth, believe me I'm ex-
ceedlngly sorry to trouble you, but,
then Sir John Applegate quite brusque-
" said: I've had the books Of the
Funds accounts and there is, / am.
AFRAID, trouble ahead for our Yeoman-
ry. Lord Kerhfll seems Ill from over
work with the troops. SO I'VE hesitat.
ed to trouble him tonight.
Lady Elizabeth ST. brows contracted.
SO 1t mad come so soonl She must act
at once-why not? Jim had agreed:
perhaps he had already gone-every-
thing was at stake-one small mis-.
step might prove fatal-how far dared
she venture
What YOU tell me comes to me.
as no great surprise" she said. Both
men drew nearer to her, Diana strain
ed to hear the low words. 'The cause
OF Kerhill's indisposition this after
noon was due to this sudden discovery
Need say. as. Captain Wynnegate
mad charge of the books, what 1T
means to Henry? He and his cousin
are alone responsible, SO my son feels
that the honor Of our house is involy-
ed. Tomorrow he intends to Law the
case before you; he will. / only ask
that tonight you will keep the matter
quiet until our guests have departed.
Perhaps, after all, an Investigation
Will prove quite satisfactory and the
shortage may be adjusted" She spoke
more directly to Sir John; Chiswick,
after all. could do little harm. an.
deed, | feel it is in all probability
mistake, the result Of oyertired
nerves" Sir John listened, he had