Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-10

49,
strathsate Attacked as FuriousIy az
If he should be pleased to make any,
would be entertained by Lord Caring.
ton from Lord Strathgate."
Blythedale laughed.
That goes without saying" he an.
swered, but there's no need for US
to get embroiled in the affair person
ally, Parkman."
The two were old acquaintance.
Certainly not, Blythedale. So We
had better proceed to business. You've
brought swords, ! see."
"A pair Of my own. Andrew Ferrara
steel. They have been used q great
many times In little affairs Of honor
like this, and there isn't a hairs
breadth Of difference between them
Still, you may have your choice"
Parkman took the two swords and
turned to Darlington. The latter Ell
amined them carefully, tested them,
weighed them, and finally selected
one. Parkman returned with the
other, which he handed to Blythe
dale.
Il suppose" said Blythedale, there's
nothing now but to let them go at it."
Nothing" answered Parkman.
You will give the word, Parkman,
and we will both see fair play"
Very WE'LL" answered Parkman. II
take 1t we are to interpose the mo
ment one or the other is wounded"
by no means" said Darlington,
who had drawn nearer and who had
heard this last suggestion. 1T Is my
desire that you will not interfere so
far as l am concerned until one or
the other Of US is-incapable Of con.
tinuing the fight. Unless, Of course,
Lord Strathgate desires different ar.
rangements."
"Blythedale," said Strathgate, sharp
ly, you may say that Lord Strathgats
Is entirely satisfied with any PROPOSE
ton which may be made"
VERY well, gentlemen" said Blythe
dale. much amazed at this very I'M
usual interference Of the principals In
an affair Of this kind. you may take
your positions. You will first take ofl
your coats, waistcoats and shoes. II
is mere matter Of form, but shall
have to inspect you, Lord Darlington
and Lieutenant Parkman will have
the same privilege with my principal
At the word the two men Invested
themselves Of their coats, swords and
waistcoats, which DR.. Nevinson kindly
picked up and piled on the edge Of the
clearing out Of the way. They kicked
of their shoes, too, and stood forth
In their stocking feet, in shirts and
trousers. Blythedale rapidly ran hi!
hand across the body Of Darlington tc
see that he had on no illegal garment
which might turn or ward a blow.
you have locket there, my lord,
he said, stopping in his search.
Il had forgotten It," said Caring
ton, turning crimson.
He reached his hand up, unbuttonet
his collar, drew forth the locket and
handed it to Dr.. Nevinson. 1t oon
tanned a picture Of his wife. Eller
recognized 1t as one she had given
him in the early days Of their married
life. Parkham's inspection Of the
other combatant had developed moth
ing.
81 presume" said Strathgate, Will
an evil laugh, that the victor takes
the locket and the lady"
This" began Parkman, his face
flushing at the insult is most unusual
and improper, and l appeal to you
Lord Blythedals."
You're right, Psrkman. Damn 70
| Strathgate!" cried Blythedale, hot and
angry, Il never heard Of such conduct
Another remark Ike that and I 70
fuse 10 act In your behalf. You have
your man where you want him. before
~ Vvurfs p1A You can let yla
IN & "a = - future"
Nv ysorsln . concern as Il
~ LePd &rGhCsis ssys, Parkman,
6Aasc An4Asu wOlls: l-Her hssu'
l'nssA Ante ~ md I'm disposed L
tssr him saioy - psmaining Opportu
nt3ss 10 tie M
low grand an1 noble looked m,
lord In crouchinG rliea's eyes then!