Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-08

can bride, Marina, daughter of the
PaOlis. from the murderous vendetta.
understanding that his reward 10 to be
the hand of the girl he loves. Enid An
strather. sister of the English lieutenant.
The four ny from Ajaccio TO Marseillcs
on board the French steamer Constan-
tine. The vendetta pursues and as the
quartet are about to board the train for
London at Marseilles. Marina Is handed
/, mysterious note which causes her to
collapse and necessitates a postponement
Of the journey.
CHAPTER H.-Barnes gets part OF the
mysterious note and receives letters
which inform him that he Is marked by
the vendetta. He employs an American
detective and plans to beat the vendetta
at their own game. For the purpose OF
securing the safety OF the women Barnes
arranges TO have Lady Chartris lease a
secluded villa at Nice to which the party
is 10 be taken In a yacht
CHAPTER IIT.-Suspicion Is created
that Marina is in league with the corsi-
cans man, believed to be Corregio Da-
neila. is seen passing the house and Mari
ma fs thought to ave given him a sign.
she refuses TO exp ain 10 Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious.
CHAPTER iv.-Barnes plans for the
safety OF the party are learned by the
Corsicans The carriage carrying their
party to the local landing Is followed by
TWO men, are supposed to be Corregio,
and they try to murder the American.
Tie cook ON the yacht-a Frenchman--is
suspected
CHAPTER v-The yacht is followed
by small boat. The cook is detected
giving signals to the boat Barnes at
tempts TO throw him overheard. but Is
prevented by Marina and Enid.
CHAPTER vI--The cook is found to
be innocent of the supposed plot and is
forgiven The party arrive at Nice and
find Lady Chartris and her daughter
Maud domiciled In the villa rented with
Barnes money. Barnes Is amazed to
find that Count Corregio Is at Nice and
y acting the role of admirer to Lady
/ .hartris
CHAPTER v1I-Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
CHAPTER VIII.-The net tightens
about Barnes. He receives a note from
"a Belle Blackwood. an American adj
venturess and hears that Elijah Emory,
mis- detective, has been murdered by the
Corsicans He learns that the man sup
posed to be Corregio, who followed the
party on their way to the boat. was Sail
ceti, IA nephew of the count, and that
Count Corregio had been in Nice for
some time prior to the party's arrival
/ The count warns Barnes not to marry
Enid unless he wotld have her also in
voived in the murderous feud.
Barnes plunges his fork disgustedly
into his salad and curses his half con-
fdences to Lady Chartris. The re-
treat he had so carefully arranged for
Enid and Marina while he and Edwin
should hunt down the demons who
threatened their young lives, was now
by his hostess babbling tongue be-
come known to their pursuers.
He glances moodily at his sweet
heart. Miss Anstruthers eyes and
her cheeks are both nname. AS If to-
defy the dangers that are gathering
about her wedding day, she says IN
resolute tones: You know, Lady
Chartris. marry Mr. Barnes to-mor-
row." and turns the conversation on
her coming nuptials, discussing with
her hostess the necessary preparations
for the ceremony the next evening.
With the dessert, Miss Maud enters
to give life and yivacity to the feast
she has been put by her governess in
evening infant dress, prattles merrily
of the approaching nuptials suggests
that her youthful ears have heard some
of the dinner table conversation
through the curtains that separate the
dining-room from the parlor. Once or
twice, when her mothers head Is
turned, obeying nod surreptitiously
given her by Mr.. Barnes. she bolts a
glass of champagne, that is generally
forbidden her.
Inspired by the stimulating bever
age, Miss Maud suddenly calculates:
isn't it pity you're going to be mar
ried on the sneak, Barnes? When
I'm going to church with six brides
maids and train ten feet long
Soon after the party rises, and Enid,
drawing her betrothed into the pri-
vacy of the parlor, whispers: my
own, remember one Of the Danellas Is
here. Be careful for my sake" She
puts her fair arms entreatingly about
his neck.
Il have my pistols" answers Burton.
sententiously, and administers sooth-
ing kiss.
Stepping to Edwin, he whispers:
Keep sharper lookout than ever"
yes, it's yardarm to yardarm now"
answers the sailor.
Lady Chartris' carriage is an
nounced
Help me with my wraps, Cousin
Burton" cries the widow, eagerly, and
seems anxious to be gone.
AS Barnes is cloaking Prunella, Erid
entreats, nervously: You will come
back soon?"
"oh yes, by tomorrow morning"
laughs Anstruther. trying to make light
Of her fears. Jacks last cruise
ashore, you know"
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