Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-22


main here with Lady Chartris. Only
men should 20. Ills MANS duty,
lieutenant
'Pish, while we talk should be act
ipgi No one but me must go," re-
marks Barnes shortly. They hate
you. Anstruther. for being English. as
they do your wife. They won't believe
that another English ofacer and not
you killed Antonio in that duel. Be
sides. II is my mission to save my
bride. as II is your mission to protect
and care for the dear wife in your
arms. Don't fear, l will bring Enid
back or--or YOU won't see me again."
The splash OF oars interrupts him.
Barnes strides out OF the room and
goes hurriedly down to the landina
place. Quick, Graham" he calls. is
that your"
Yes" answers the mate. who is
stepping from the boat: and he reports
he has engaged latcen-rigged fishing
vessel. which. as soon as they have got
some provisions and water on board.
viii be over with its Italian crew. prob
ably in half an aour.
Then leave every foreigner behind
YOU" directs Barnes. PAY them TO
stay on shore. You sail the craft with
few of your Scotch tars, The rest
OF your men we will leave here to as
sist Edwin In pa,roiing these grounds
and taking care OF his wife, whom you
know is threatened also"
Yes. by the cursed Corsican gang
that Is pursuing YOU" says the mate
adding muttered oath, "I'il stand by
you, sir, wi my life."
As he returns up the walk and en-.
tiers the house, TO 20 up to the cham
her he had occupied, he passes the
supper room. Noting that Danelia,
though he Is bending over Lady Char
iris with almost the efTusiveness Of Z
lover, has his eyes always upon the
attractive Marina. who is in cousnlta.
ton with her husband, Barnes entesa.
To him. Edwin. springing up. says:
You've procured the craft to follow
them?''
Yes. Graham did that for me- and
Barnes hurriedly tells the young Eng
lish officer the arrangements he has
made. adding: you stay here, old
man, and trust me TO bring your sister
back"
Again Marina, her face full OF gen
erous enthusiasm, cries: Let me go
to Corsica. You are q foreigner, dear
Mr.. Barnes. In my own island | can
do what you could not do--they all
love mel
ysu like wild beast and sending you
letters that make you faint" shudders
her husband
You're quite right, Lieut.. An.
struther." returns Danella, in not per-
hitting your wife to go. One unfor-
tunate. helpless woman In that wild
land amid the passions of their bar.
barrie feud is pitiable to think OF. To
subject another. whose life Is already
threatened by the dagger OF the VEN
delta. to similar risk, would be
hideous"
X do not fear my Kindred answers
Marina proudly. My words. the rus.
tics of my commune will believe I
should go"
And have them murder your shud-
ders her husband. "Never!"
His young wife's only response ia a
plaintive sigh.
Again You are right, Monsieur An.
struther or course, we know they
loved Marina; still they might not be-
ah0 tk.. "a
eyes resting upon the excited girl,
whose very enthusiasm renders her
more lovely. Il am now returning to
Nice, where Lady Chartris knows that
] am at her command to do anything
to aid her In this unfortunate matter.
| shall drive out tomorrow May you
have good fortune, Signore Barnes, ia
your efforts. But remember one thing:
In that barbaric island, they want your
blood. You can only rescue your wife
by risking II, but no suggestion from
me Is necessary to brave and deter
mined mani"
Danelia would bow himself out. but
Marina says eagerly: Two words In
private with your"
Certainly" answers the count. and
Barnes notes as tho beautiful woman
whispers to him look OF astonish-
ment enters his mobile face.
After he has answered her, the girl
says CURLY: Il thank you, Signore,y
You may trust me. Madam Is the
counts reply; and courteously kisses
the trembling fingers of Anstruther's
beautiful wife. his eyes seemingly
filled with new and strange passion
This is scarce noted by the Ameri-
can, whose misery abstracts him.
A few moments later, Burton selects
for himself rough shooting costume
that he has fortunately with him.
Then he hurriedly sings a field
glass over his shoulder; puts one or
two little trinkets, mementoes OF his
lost love, In his pocket; takes his va
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