Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-04-27
CHAPTER XIII.

Yes. 1t was the artist himself, looking
n little pale, and carrying one arm in a
sling, but, otherwise, to all appearance,
in good health.
Monk had strong nerves, but he could
not prevent himself from uttering a wild
cry of horror and wonder. At the same
moment, Matt went to the young mans
side, and with an air of indescribable
trust and sweetness, took his hand-the
hand which was free-and put it to her
lips.
THE proof is here" he said, calmly,
''here upon my person. | am not quite
dead. you see, Mr. Monk, of Monkshurst,
and / thought 1 should like to bring it
TO you myself. 1t consists, as you are
aware. of Colonel Monks dying message,
written on the fy-leaf of his prayer book,
and of the marriage certificate of his
wife; both these having been placed upon
this child's person, concealed b. the I'M
suspecting and illiterste Jones, and found
By me after a lapse of many years
Monk did not speak; his tongue was
frozen. He stood aghast, opening and
shutting his olinched hands spasmodical-
Iy, and shaking like a leaf. Reassured
to some extent by the sound of the voice,
Enthusiastically appertaining to person of
flesh and blood, William Jones gradually
uplifted his face, and looked in CHASTITY
wonder at the speaker.
You will be anxious to ascertain" pro-
eeeded Brinkley, with his old air of light
ness. by what accident, or special Provi-
dence, l arose from the grave in which
YOU politely entombed me. The explana-
ton is very simple. My young friend
here, Matt. the founding, or, as l should
rather call her. Miss Monk. of Monks
hurst, came to my assistance, attended to
nv injuries, which were not so serious
as you imagined, and enabled me. before
dayhreak. to gain the kindly shelter of my
Caravan. Tim and certain rural doctor
did the rest l am sorry to disappoint
you, Mr.. Monk. but / felt bound to keep
my promise-to interfere seriously with
your little arrangements, il You persistent
ly refused TO do justice to this young
lady"
As he spoke. Monk uttered savage
oath and rushed toward the road but
Marshall was after him in 4 moment.
and sprang upon him. There was a quick
struggle Suddenly Monk drew a knife,
opened il, and hrandished it in the air !:
50 that II would have gone i'll with his
assailant if the herculean Tim. coming 10
tie rescue. had not pinioned him from be-
hind. In another moment the knife was
lying on the grass, and Monk was neatly
handcufed by the detective.
Now, governor you'd better take il
quietly - said Marshall. while Monk
II hau1 IL fx~
tent rage. You're a smart one, you are.
but the games up at last"
Monk recovered himself and laughed
Eercely.
Let me go, OF what do You accuse
me? Ii was murder just now, but since
the murdered person Is alive l should
like 10 know on what charge you arrest
me-"
"oh. there's no difhculty about that r.
said Brinkley. looking at him supercilious-
Iy. In the nrst place yen have by fraud
and perjury possessed yourself of what
never legally belonged 70 you. In the
second place. you attempted murder. at
any rate. But upon my life. I don't think
ron are worth prosecuting. / think. Mr..
Marshall. you might let him 70"
TITS letting a mad dog loose. sir" re-
plied Marshall. Hell hurt somebody
What do you say, Miss Monkr said
Brinkley. This amiable looking person
is your fathers cousin Shall | release
your bridegroom in order that you may 20
with him to the altar of Hymen and
complete the ceremony"
II hate him. :" cried Matt; i should
ike to drown him In the sea-
Brinkley laughed