The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-08-22

rived" said Mr.. Wylie. with malicious
grin, as the young man entered the room /;
"as I have certain things TO say when
copcern him. SO, Sir Launce, you nave
no hope of having the mortgage money by
the thirtieth?"
None whatever, sir" answered Sir
Launce coldly; but 1 think common de-
cency might have delayed your visit IN
til that day. Besides, my lawyers are the
proper persons for you to treat with.
Il always like to take time by the fore
lock. and deal with principals. Sir
Eaunce." sneered Wylie; ''and, after all
forty-eight hours do not make much dit
ference"
If | were to ask you for forty-eight
hours grace, you would think they made
a great difference"
quite right. Sir Launce; l should
answered Wylie, with an insolent laugh
''and you would not get them if you did
ask"
my father is not likely to ask any
grace of you, and if your business is end
ed. l command you to leave the room
cried Arthur, passionately.
Before l retire, allow me to ask how
Mrs. Penrhyddyn is this morning. said
Wylie, turning upon him with hideous
grin.
Arthur staggered back as though he had
been shot, and Sir Launce looked up
wonderingly.
.'Oh. 1 perceive went on the wretch ;
II have been indiscreet-I have betrayed
secret. Sir Launce, 1 presume, has not
been introduced to his daughter-in-law
"a pleasure TO come"
Arthur, what does this mean?" said
Sir Launce, wonderingiy.
81 cannot speak before this man," an
svered the son. in low voice.
"Oh. you need not fear speaking before
me-" cried Wylie, ironically. Your wife
was my client for some years before she
inveigled that battered old reprobate Cas-
Teton into marrying her. | knew her
when she was a ballet girl
Leave the room. sir" Sir Launce
said. firmly.
Not till you have heard all :" cried
Wylie, exultingly. 'iThat woman is a
forger, and thief; and, before tomorrow
morning I'll lodge her in goal as 8
felon :"
A blow from Arthur. who had loosed
himself from his fathers hold. laid the
calumniator PROSTATE upon the floor
With a yell of passion. Wylie sprang up
again. and grappled with him; but Ar
thur had learned to use his fists too well
at Eton to be in danger from such an
opponent. and heavy blow in the face
again felled him.
Sir Launce threw his arms round his
son and withheld him from repeating the
attack. Dizzy. and half stunned. Wylie
rose to his feet. wiping his liyid face.
This is a pitiful. paltry rsvenge,' he
said. lowly and quietly, but with look
OF intense hatred in his eyes; this Is al
the revenge you can wreak upon me.
do not begrudge it you. Everything you
have in the world will. in few days
pass into my hands. and |, whom your
father did not think worthy TO sit at his
table. will be master of Penrhyddyn. Not
only have you lost all your worldly pos
sessions, but you have disgraced your an
Gent name by your alliance. And, as
parting consolation to you. know that
the money would have been Forthcoming
at Groom and Fry's had not she, your
wife. contrived the abduction of the party
who had arranged to pay 1t In. Now
having afforded you so much pleasant In
formation. / will leave you TO settle &C
counts with your father"
So saying, the wretch, with glance
Of bitter triumph, glided out Of the room
The moment be had gone, Arthur, vhe