The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-09
Copyright, 1901. Dodd Mead & Co. N. Y.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton H. Barnes. a wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
lish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er, and his Corsican bride. Marina,
daughter of the Paolis. from the mur-
derous vendetta. understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves, Enid Anstruthcr. sister OF the Eng
lIsh lieutenant. The four fly from Ajnc-
clio to Marsellles on board the French
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Murseilles.
Marina is handed n mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates a postponement OF the journey.
Barnes and Enid are married. Soon
after their wedding Barnes bride dis
been kidnapped and taken to Corsica
The groom secures fishing vessel and
the villa and rushes back to hear that
ing Barnes is compelled to depart for
Corsicn without delay. and so he leaves
the search for Marina to her husband
while he goes TO hunt for Enid. Just he
fore Barnes boat lands on corsica's
shore Marina is discovered hiding in
corner of the, vessel. She explains her
Barnes rescue his wife from the Corsi-
cans. When Barnes and Marina arrive
Enid informing him that the kidnapping
Is for the purpose OF entrapplng Barnes
so the vendetta may kill him. Barnes
and Marina have unusual adventures in
their search for Enid. They come in
sight OF her and her captors In the Corsl-
can mountain wilds Just as night ar-
proaches. In seeking shelter from a
storm the couple enter hermitage and
there to their amazement they discover
Tomasso, the foster father of Marina,
who was supposed to have been killed by
De Bellocs soldiers. and for whose death
Barnes had been vendettaed. Tomasso
learns that Marina's husband did not
kill her brother Many wrongs are right
ed. Barnes Is surprised In the hermitage
by Rochini and Romano. the two detest-
Cd nd Ia ph IN IN fnr
him to murder him for his money. The
bandits attempt to take away Marina.
start to pursue. but as they reach the
yer. Members of the Bellacoscia enter
ice to the community in killing the hated
Rochini and Romano. The release of
triumph to Bocognano. Marina acquaints
the Belacoscia with Saliceti's plot
against her husband and the people are
coming election. Barnes is taken to the
Marina receives a telegram.
0o1riLn A.v.-Continued.
They are soon at the doors of the
country house. which are being thrown
open by some of Marina's old servants.
The great bandit bows and says laugh
tngly:
You seem to be in u hurry, Signore.
Your meeting with your ABDUCTED
bride should be a private one. l do
not wonder at your eagerness." Barnes
has already turned to the house. MY
young men who conducted your lady
from Saliceti's tell me she is of most
marvellous beauty. though somewhat
overcome by fatigue and anxiety for
you and bashfulness. We take our
leave, deadly pistol shot, but will
watch over you and your spouse to see
that no harm comes to you"
Then. it being whispered that the
enraged Saliceti has notified the gen.
darmes by telegraph that the Bella
coscia have come down from the noun
tain. the illustrious bandit and his fol-
lowers silently disappear in the shad-
ows of the night.
During these words Mrs. Anstruther
has hurriedly gone into her house.
Barnes now, with the eagerness of
happy love upon his face. runs up onto
the veranda and steps into the hall
way.
Here he is met by Marina. Don't
be too impatient" she observes. smil-
ing slightly. 81 haven't seen your wife.
but she is upstairs in her chamber, the
great front room on the second floor.
Though perfectly well, my servants
say. she is worn out by the constant
excitement and anxiety of the last "a
hours"
Yes, / can understand that The
front room on the second floor, you
said." whispers Burton, and turns to
spring up the great oaken stairway to
the upper story.
You are in a great hurry" says Ma
rina, laying a light hand upon his arm.
some little time and in two minutes l
shall be on my way to Bastia, so will
have to bid you good-by now"
ITO Bastia?" queries Barnes, turn
ing to her. astonishment in his face.
Yes, shall see my husband to-mor-
row morning." she remarks. in joyous
excitement. Here is telegram from
Edwin telling me he viii be in Bastia
by noon. l must meet him there.
Everything in the house is yours, dear
Burton. / know you will be as happy
here with your bride. as / shall be
with my husband. All, Tomasso is al.
ready at the door"
For at this moment there is a noise
81 wheels and hoofs upon the avenue
Better wait for the diligence to-
morrow" dissents Barnes.
NO, Tomasso shall drive me TO
ward Bastia through the night. Be
sides. going by the diligence, at the
post-statlons there will be gendarmes.