Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-02-07

face he loved So All the while he had beer
abroad she had been growing up into thu
sweet, charming girl he now found her. HI
was glad he had not wasted longer tim'
abroad. ~
Next year, old chap, we'll dine together
at Southam Hall. But I'm glad to keeI
you company tonight he remarked, as they
sat down to dine
Julian not forgetting to greet Marx
Stiles with a pleasant, frank smile.
Why, Mark, you look younger than
ever !"
To which Mark bowed. He had been in
good service, and knew exactly how to be-
have himself.
Its the same to you. sir I'm thinking.
he said. But we don't any of us grow
younger"
excellent it was. But Julian noticed how
little Ferdinand ate, also that he seemed to
grow more and more moody as the courses
succeeded each other. What had come to
him Julian scarcely knew, but he grew frac-
tious and peevish, then downright quarrel
some. Once or twice Julian had to bite his
lips to prevent a hasty answer which might
have provoked further strife.
And he was drinking great deal of
wine, that he noticed also, his face getting
redder and redder as the dinner progressed.
Julian heartily wished it over but there
was dessert to be got through yet If only
he could hold his tongue and not reply to
his cousins insulting remarks all might yet
be well. AT last came the climax. With an
paraging remark about Fedore Molyneux.
Il suppose the old woman wants to trap
your he said coarsely. "She tried for me
till you succeeded to the estate Now, of
course, you the bigger fish to land.
That's why she followed you up here, |
suppose, and brought the pretty Fedore to
bait her hook with"
scornful laugh followed the words.
Julian, stung beyond endurance, threw
down his knife and fork, and sat up
squarely.
What do you mean by that, Ferdinand
Apologize this moment, if you do not wish
me to leave the table and your society"
Ferdinand chuckled inwardly His scheme
was succeeding beyond his hopes.
II shant apologize :" he said, with a
growl Il mean every word l said. They re
a pair of them-mother and daughter.
You're not the first man they've angled for,
III wager. You're easily gulled fool,
and they know it,"
The next instant a pair of strong hands
were at his throat
"Unsay those words" said Julian in his
ear. 'Unsay them, or I'll throttle you -
The two closed together like a couple of
maniacs. But Julian had the advantage. He
of taller stature, and more musular
make. Or it might be that his cousin al
lowed him the advantage. His blood was
up. Ferdinand had openly insulted the
girl he loved, and her mother also.
But he did not know the cunning sub
terfuge with which he was surrounded.
Aver Valnly endeaVorlng TO throw him,
Julian saw his advantage, and with a quick
movement dashed his adversary back. With
heavy crash he fell, his head coming in
contact with the sharp edge of the fender.
There ne lay, prone and motonless streak
or blood making its way down his face, and
streaming on to his immaculate shirt front
This was the signal In rushed Mark
stiles, angry and indignant at his room
being turned, as he expressed it, into pot
house and brawling tavern"
You've done it now, Mr.. Julan" he ex-
claimed by jove, but you've killed him -
White as a statue the young man
leaned over the PROSTATE body
He placed his hand upon the heart
There was not the faintest movement. The
wounded mans jaw seemed to DROP his
head rolled back upon the floor, his eyes
went up till nothing but the whites were
visible.
The two men stared at each other, dismaS
apparently upon the face of both
My soul What shall l do?" burst a
length from Juian's trembling lips. II,
was shaking from head to foot like al
aspen leaf.
Bolt Now This very instant-while thu
coast Is clear, Be out of England befor,
the alarm is raised 'Tis your onl!
But you'll swear it was only an acct
dent?" gasped the awestruck Julian. III
tainted me beyond endurance. l had t
close with him to avenge the insult
Stiles shrugged his shoulders and pointe
to the body
"what1 the police believe of that, MI
Julian? You know well as l do.
you don't want to pass the night in a police
cel-if you don't want to hang by tn
neck for murder, bolt and quickly. II
swear you shall have time enough 70
that"
Before he could reach the door his wa
was barred.
girl with dark hair and pale cheek
pressed into the room
F9ther father !no what means all thi
the sight she