Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-06-19


But there is one | will not forgive"
cries the girl sternly; this Saliceti.
Bernardo, who had known me in my
youth, who spread these reports all
over the mountains that / have dis
graced my very womanhood in giving
myself to my brothers murderer"
"A has Salicetil" yelIs a sheep farm
er from the valley.
"Demonios. his lies have dishonored
our race," growis goatherd from
the slopes of La Pintica.
Leave him to u.s." says Bonelii
calmly: his hawks eyes are fixed I'M
pleasantly on the candidate. who with
muttered anathema is edging from
the platform.
With this, Corsica's favorite bandit
commands sternly: Men of Bocog-
nano, no one of you win cast your
ballot at the polls for this politician
who has disgraced our village. Other.
wise you will hear from me. You will
vote for Signore Ambrose Luciano
the cigarette smoking statesman from
Ajaccio, who begs your SURFACES. He
max be greater fool, but he is not 50
great rascal as our fellow towns
man! Don't you even dare vote foi
YOURSELF" he cries as the abashed
Saliceti flies from the room pursued
by jeers and execrations and even the
taunts OF his own sweetheart, who is
still clasped in old Tomassos arms.
Now. reparation to you. Signore
Barnes, the only one we can make.
We will bear you In honor to Marina's
home, where your bride now awaits
you. Your wedding fete was postponed
In Nice, understand" the grim man
smiles slightly I'VE will give you In
Bocognano nuptial procession to a
bride whose lips are as unsullied as
when she made vows to you
So, attended by the whole Of the
Bellacoscia and many girls. who havs
pulled down the floral ornaments of
the communal room, waving the flow
ers about him, and young men shoot
ing of their guns In his honor, Barnes.
with Marina on his arm, is escorted
beneath the lantern-lighted chestnut
trees to the old mansion of the Paolis.
AS they pass along the main street a
girl comes running from the telegraph
office and places an envelope in Ma
rina's hand. After glancing at it, a
wild elation is In the young wife's
face. She whispers some hurried d.
rections to old Tomasso, and tripping
to Barnes side her step is as buoyant
as his.
They are soon at the doors of the
country house, which are being thrown
open by some of Marina's old servants.
The great bandit bows and says laugh
ipgly.
You seem to be in a hurry, Signore.
Your meeting with your abducted
bride should be a private one. / do
not wonder at your eagerness." Barnes
has already. turned to the house. My
young men who conducted your lady
from Salicetis tell me she Is of most
marvellous beauty, though somewhat
overcome by fatigue and anxiety. for
you and bashfulness. We take our
leave, deadly pistol shot, but will
watch over you and your spouse to see
that no harm comes to you
Then, it being whispered that the
enraged Saliceti has notified the gem
darmes by telegraph that the Bella
coscia have come down from the noun
tain, the illustrious bandit and his fol-
lowers silently disappear In the shad-
ows of the night.
During these words Mrs. Anstruther
has hurriedly gone into her house.
Barnes now, with the eagerness of
happy love upon his face. runs up onto
the veranda and steps into the hall.
way
Here he is met by Marina. Don't
be too impatient" she observes, smil-
ing slightly. Il haven't seen your wife,
| but she is upstairs in her chamber the
great front room on the second floor.
Though perfectly well, my servants
say, she is worn out by the constant
excitement and anxiety of the last "a
hours"
Yes, | can understand that. The
front room on the second floor, you
said" whispers Burton, and turns to
spring up the great oaken stairway to
the upper story.
You are in a great Jury" says Ma.
rina, laying a light hand upon his arm.
You will hardly be coming down for
some little time and in two minutes
shall be en- my way to Bastia, so / will
have to bid you good-by now
To Bastia?" queries Barnes, turn
ing to her. establishment in his face.
Yes, ] shall see my husband to-mor-
row morning" she remarks, In joyous
excitement Here is telegram from
Edwin telling me he will be in Bastia
by noon. | must meet him there.
Everything In the house is yours, dear
Burton. ! know you will be as happy
here with your bride, as l shall be
with my husband All, Tomasso is al
ready at the door"
For at this moment there IS a noise
of wheels and boofs upon the avenue
Better wait for the diligence to-