Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-29

Saiicetf means 70 assassinato you. think
ing by that to gain the votes OF his Pc
culiar eountrymen because he has nob1y
ftifiiled his diaholIcai oath OF the hor-
rible VENDETTA that they worship. There
fore. by your love Cor me. my husband.
/ charge you not 70 risk your dear lifs
unduly. and TO bring with you enough
friends to protect you from these as
sasstnS I hear the splash OF the boat
put overheard. they win be coming for
me. 80 kiss the letter where ] sign and
ySa'ii meet the lips Of. in life OF death,
ALWAYS YOUR WIFE.
Barnes reads this letter carefully
twice. Once he gazes up: but the
sight OF the cabin decorated for his
honeymoon. about which are scatter
Cd his wife's dainty belongings
brought on board for a nuptial voyage,
makes him close his misty eyes with
slnduer.
Leboeui is now calling down the
companionway; Monsieur. have
obeyed your wife's commands. A good
meal is served on deck for you and
Madame Anstruther.
lilo must eat to keep his strength up
for the work that is ahead OF him. The
American steps alertly on deck and
tries TO show his appreciation of the
French chefs art, but anguish is bar
10 appetite.
After moment Barnes passes
Ends letter over to Edwins wife.
When she has read II, he says: Il
have been thinking IL It wouldn't be
better to sail to Ajaccio and get Do
Belloc and some OF HIS troopers to go
with us to Bocognano."
with De Belloc and his troopers
you would never ind her" answers
Marina. The sight OF their cavalry
uniforms would be signalled up the
Valley OF the Gravona; Enid would not
be In Hocognano. In the mountain fast
nesses OF Del Gro they would hide her
where you would never find her
Then some honest countrymen,
from this neighborhood; they can DO
hired2" suggests barnes.
"Rat not by foreigner to strike
against Corsican." replies Marina.
almost proudly. ITO have any hope OF
finding your wife we must 60 alone.
III lead you by secret paths through
the mountains: on the main road did
they see yoa coming they would am
bush and kill you" Her eyes look
eagerly upon the shore. she rises and
says, resolutely Comet"
Barnes, more eager than she, quick.
ly dresses himself in the simple hunt.
ing suit he has brought with him.
"Oh, you must look more CorsIcan, -
cries the girl. aud deftly puts cocks
feather plucked from one OF his brides
bonnets In his hat Some SCOT, Felix"
she commands the cook, ito make
Monsieur's eyebrows darker and his
moustache black"
Yes. that's IT." she adds eagerly.
And your" asks Barnes placing his
eyes on Marinas white Partisan fete
dress.
"oh, I've brought Corsican peas.
ants costume with me-" and the lady
calls to Graham to bring on board q
little bundle she had left upon tho
deck OF the fishing smack.
Then Marina runs down the COM
panionway and secludcs herself In the
salon while Barnes gives his direc-
tons to Graham "Yeu had better re-
turn that fishing boat to villefranche
by two OF your crew.
Yes, even land lubber can sail
her across In this fine weather without
any trouble" answers the mate.
4 am sorry. my gallant fellow. I
cannot take you with me. says tho
American: only Marina and must
60"
.Hout, man! not lone WI that deli
cate lassie,"
We are safer alone than with
few replies Barnes But have the
yacht ready 10 sail and sharp look
out kept for me. During the night have
boat ashore there with couple Of
men in 1t, so that. II necessary, may
Immediately come on board OF you
Aye, ayel Night and day I'LL look
for you, answers the mate.
Now, bring the boat alongside"
Not yet, Monsieur" cries Leboeuf.
issuing from the galley, mot without
something TO eat. to support you and
Madame" and he produces big hav-
ersack filled with provisions.
You're right. Fly evening we shall
be hungry, II not before. answers the