The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-08
Caetieton and the mysterious Circs y
came one parsonage.
CHAPrER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
Before be had finished the perusai OF
the letter. Stafford had made up his mind
to his course Of action. He would pro
coed to London at once, seek out Arthur'
tell him of the discovery he had MADE
respecting Mrs. Castleton, procure from
him that lady's address, and at once WIN
out any hesitation, accuse her OF peins
Ellen Jenkins, and the Gree OF Jerome
picture.
By 2 o'clock that same day ne was
knocking at the door OF Artnnrs oiu
lodgings in Arundel street, strand. sir.
Arthur Penrhyddyn was not within. inc
servant replied to his inquiries; did no.
know when he would be; he had left WORD
that all letters should be forwarded to an
address at Brompton.
Staford's heart sank at those worus
he remembered that Mrs Castieton iiyso
at Brompton. Agitated and anxious n0
hurried away. Just as he was turning
into the Strand, he ran full against .ne
very man he was seeking arthur MN
self
MY dear fellow, how glad am to zee
vou.p he cried, eagerly grasping both MS
| hands 81 have just come from your iodg-
ings. / have something of the utmost I'M
portance to communicate to you-some-
| thing concerning that lady to whom you
| introduced me the other day-Mrs. Jas
| Teton" i,
Full of only the one thought, Stafford
was plunging ahead when Arthur stopped
| him.
Mrs. Castleton no longer" he SAID
| Ian, est Mrs Arthur Penrhyddyn,
my wife"
Heavens Your wife!" calculated
Stafford, staggering as though ne nad re
ceived heavy blow.
"Yes; until certain crisis in our ar
fairs is over, / wish the marriage 10 Dc
kept secret from my father. But wna'
is the matter? Are you ill!'
Stafford's scared and pallid face, which
was attracting the attention of every
passer by, might well evoke such CUES
| tion. "Yes. a sudden Sickness he nut
tered. irving to rally; "a little faintnes'
II am subject TO it: but | can't stol
talking now. | have some important ousi
ness. | will drop you line Gooe
morning"
And he hurried away. leaving Arthur
standing amazedly upon the pavement
Much as he tried to shake off such an I'M
pression. the manner in which stafford
had received the news OF his marriage
made him sick at heart
In the meantime the artist jumped int
cab and babe the driver proceed t.
Rrompton. Arthur's words had stunned
him. What was to be done now ne coui'
not in any way foresee, beyond that d
determined to take advantage of Arthur
absence and at once to clear up all DOUBT
one way or the other.
Mrs. Castleton was at home and woul
see him, the servant brought word, an
he was shown into little boudoir. ii
sat down. and with a beating heart await
ed her coming.
At length she entered, looking very ra
diant and charming, as became 50 youn
bride. But her face was no index {
her mind the sight of Stafford had lille
her with evil bodements, she had con
ceived a dislike to him at first sight, an
/. felt convinced that his sudden visit mean
mischief.
81 am delighted to see so great
friend of Arthur's," she said, advancing
"I did not expect to receive your congrat
ulations so SOON"
"The object of my visit here is not t
offer congratulations" he answered, colo
ly. "My business is to make inquire
concerning Ellen Jenkins and Katie Dc
: ran. And l perceive l have the homo
of addressing both those personages
you, madam"
what do you mean, sir? How dar
, you"
But she could proceed no further; sh
felt that she was conquered al the frs
. blow-that she was at the mercy of
pitiless man, and she sank into a sea
pale and trembling.
ITO be continued.l