Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1908-03-11
SYNOPSIS.

fish lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruth-
6r ana MS Corsican bride, -, Marina,
derous, vendetta, understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl ne
love Enid Anstruther, sister Of the Eng
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
aa as the are 1ea to
Marina is handed mysterious note
Wrich causes her to collapse and necessi-
T RaeSes ad ptostponement Of the Journey;
ana receives letters which inform him
tnat he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
fcr the purpose Of securing the safety
St the women Barnes arranges to have
Nice to which the party is to be taken
IN yacht. Suspicion is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsieans.
is seen passing the house and Marina is
thought to have given him sign. Ma
Ilna refuses to explain to Barnes which
plans for the safety Of the party are
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local landing
horsemen is supposed to be. Corregto.
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman is sus-
aHchTs a at st. HOPES 5ns R TRe ya mhf
IS followed by a small boat. The cook is
detected giving signals to the boat
The cook is found to be innocent of the
supposed 1nP.. p kto and is forgiven The party
and her daughter Maud domiciled in the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
Is amazed to find that Count Corregio is
to Lady Chartris. Barnes and Enid
make arrangements for their marriage.
The net tightens about Barnes: He re-
celVes note from La Belle Blackwood,
The American adventures
CHAPTER VII.-continued,
Eyes, the day after you left, the
poor fellow called to ask if knew the
particulars of his dear brothers DEATH
You, having lately come from Corsica,
he thought, might tell him. Under the
melancholy circumstances, I deemed
It advisable to say to him that you
would be at my villa in Villefranche
soon and would, of course, give him
the facts you might know in regard
to poor Musso! He was killed by
some bandit or other in Corsica, un-
derstand. But after the gallant Cipri.
ano met me here on the des Anglais
three days ago, he-he didn't seem
able to talk about anyone else but
me- The widow bushes slightly,
looks eagerly at the clock and f1ut-
tiers: "The only other subject Count
Cipriano mentioned was-was we'd
dings."
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 Anstruther's eyes and
her cheeks are both aflame. AS if tc
defy the dangers that are gathering
about her wedding day, she says in
iresolute tones: you know, Lady
jChartris, l 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 vivacity 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
ct the dinner table conversation
through the curtains that separate the
diningroom from the parlor. Once OF
twice, when her mothers head is
turned, obeying nod surreptitiously
given her by Mr.. Barnes, she bolts 8
glass of champagne, that is general,
forbidden her.
Inspired by the stimulating beyer
age, Miss Maud suddenly calculates
Isn't it pity you're going to be mar
ried on the sneak, Barnes? When
get spliced, as you say, Cousin Edwin
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: IN,
own, remember one of the Danellas j:
here. Be careful for my sake" She
puts her fair arms entreatingly abou
his neck.
Il have my pistols" answers Burton
tremendously, and administers sooth
ing kiss.
Stepping to Edwin, he whispers
Keep a 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, Cousil
Burton cries the widow, eagerly, an,
seems anxious to be gone.
AS Barnes is cloaking Prunella, Emf
entreats, nervously: you will com
back soon?"
ooh yes, by tomorrow morning,
laughs Anstruther, trying to make ligh
Of her fears. Jacks last cruis
ashore, you know"
mo ward-room jokes about my com
ing husband!" commands his sister
Indignantly.
Eyes, but II can't bring Burto1
home very early" says Lady Chartris
in embarrassed tone. "You see +
promised to go to the Casino with
with Count Cipriano Danella," addin
eagerly: Couldn't invite him to tn
wedding?"
Yes, bring him, please-I want t.
see the gentleman" returns Barnes
quietly, his eyes growing steely.
Anstruther looks astounded an
Enid seems amazed, but the most sta,