The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-28
were alone and could talk freely. They

were alone and could talk freely. They
had much to say.
You must save mo from your broth
err dear" implored sophy.
Darling, what can L DOR he re-
Joined, much distressed. Nothing"
"Will you see me married to Iveno2"
che asked. sobbing.
"1'll Kill him first" cried Frank, an
grily; "or"--he hesitated--"or he will
Kill me-"
aoh! Frank. not that; you must 1.-Two
fof me"
Misunderstanding her hands he looked
deep into her eyes-'1veno knows that
love you, and, therefore, has tried
to Kill me. Once a ladder fell on me.
ana later tile from the roof. was
sick after had eaten some food. and
twice tripped over a string stretched
across the head OF the stairs. Iveno
is plotting my death. and smiles all
the time, like the villain he u.s."
Frank, darling. you must leave
him.
He kissed her terrified face. Where
can got What can I do? have
no money, and no profession. 1veno
llaa everything"
always have. Let us ask DR.. Blink
.s
It was at this moment that Mrs.
Train. with an acid smile, Interrupted.
She shot one indignant glance at the
hapless young man, and then conduct
ed Sophy into the house to sing to her
hated suitor.
When the brothers arrived home that
night there was a scene between them.
Iveno cast aside his acquired ctviliza-
ton and became absolutely tho savage
he truly was. Frank knocked him
down. and then expected to be order
ed out to starve. but Iveno accepted
( his beating In sullen quietness and re-
tired to bed. suspecting this was but
a mask. the younger brother was par
Sticularly careful what he ate and
drank. and how he went about. After
seven days of peril and unforeseen ac-
cidents the life got on his nerves. and
he went to lay the case before DR..
Blink
and II you don't help me-" said
Frank. when he had finished his re-
cital OF various deadly traps. Ill be
Ia dead man soon. Lend me some
money. and I'll look for employment
in London" h e
what about sophy?" asked Blink.
irrelevantly.
IT am OF more use to her alive than
dead" replied the young man.
$50 am T." said Blink, meaningly.
Frank looked startled. HAS 1veno
been plotting your death also?"
81 Blink nodded benignly. Once he
used an air-gun in the dusk. Again he
brought me poisoned Nigerian arrow,
and did his best to scratch me with
the point while displaying It."
But why does he hate you?" asked
Frank. bewildered.
II am on your side. for one thing.
For another, know his royal Uncle
Jumbo, and Iyeno fears lest I reveal
his residence
But even IL you did, what y
"NIy secret" interrupted Blink.
quietly. Moreover. I gave Iyeno a
hint"
about what?" asked the younger
man.
Blink smiled queerly. about a par
rot's egg" he said, and then changed
tha conversation.
Quite unsatis1ed. Frank returned to
walk through the Valley OF the Shadow
OF Death.
sophy. meantime. was very miser-
able. Mrs. Train nasged at her con-
stantly; Iveno daily paid her unwel-
come attentions, and made her pres
ents which she dare not refuse; and
Frank was forbidden the house. No
wonder the poor girl grew thin and
pale. She quite sympathized with Mrs.
Rainbow when she found her scream
ing desolately.
why. the egg has gone!'' said
Sophy.s peeping into the nest. Mrs.
Rainbow screamed again to convey as