The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-04-01
Copyright, 1907. Dodd Mead q Co, N. Y.
SYNOPSIS.

Burton r. Barnes, a wealthy American
Touring Corsica, rescues the young Eng
fish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
CT. and his Corsican BRIDE Marina,
daughter OF the Paoiis. from the nun
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward Is TO be the hand of the girl he
ash lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
sio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles.
Marina is handed a mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necess-
Barnes and Enid are married. Soon
after their wedding Barnes bride dis
appears. Barnes discovers she has
been kidnapped and taken to Corsica.
The groom secures a fishing vessel and
is about to start In pursuit of his brides
captors, when he hears scream from
the villa and rushes back to hear that
Anstruther's wife, Marina, Is also miss
ing Barnes Is compelled to depart for
Corsica without delay and so he leaves
while he goes to hunt for Enid. Just be-
fore Barnes boat lands on. Corslca's
corner OF the vessel. She explains her
potion by saying she has come to help
Barnes rescue his wife from the Corsi-
cans. When Barnes and Marina arrive
IN Corsica he is given a note written by
Enid informing him that the kidnapping
IN for the purpose OF entrappins Barnes
70 the vendetta may XIII him Barnes
and Marina have unusual adventures In
their search for Enid They come in
sight OF her and her captors In the Corsi-
can mountain wilds Just as night APP
proaches. In seeking shelter from a
storm the couple enter hermitage and
there to their amusement they discover
Tomasso. the foster father of Marina
who waS supposed to have been killed by
Dc Belloc's soldiers. and for whose death
Barnes had been vendettaed Tomasso
learns that Marlna'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-
ed bandits, who had been searching for
him TO murder him for his money. The
bandits attempt to take away Marina.
barnes darts out the door; The bandits
door both are laid low by Barnes revol-
yer. Members OF the Belacoscia enter
ice TO the community In killing the hated
Roch!ni and Romano. The release of
Enid is promised. Barnes Is conveyed in
triumph to Bocognano Marina acquaints
the Bellacoscia with Saiiceti's plot
against her husband and the people are
instructed to vote against him at the
counting e'c e. Barnes y taken ss, to d the
Marina receives a telegram.
-...-." 1855 ~.s.--Sontinued.
They are soon at the doors OF the
country house. which are being thrown
open Dy some oil narinas Ola servants.
The great bandit bows and says laugh
tngly.
iou seem to be in hurry. Signore.
four meeuAs witn your aDuucled
brtoe snoulu De u private one. 1 40
not wonuer at your easerness. 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-
sws 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 II haven't seen your wife,
but she is upstairs in her chamber. the
great front room on the second door.
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 great hurry" says Ma
rina, laying light hand upon his arm
You will hardly be coming down for
some little time and in two minutes
shall be on my way to Bastia. so will
have to bid you good-by now"
TO Bastia?' queries Barnes, turn.
ing to her. establishment in his face.
Yes. shall see my husband to-mor-
row morning" she remarks, in Joyous
excitement. Here Is a telegram from
Edwin telling me he will be in Bastia
by noon. | 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
OF wheels and hoofs upon the avenue
Better wait for the diligence to
morrow" dissents Barnes.
mo. Tomasso shall drive me TO.
ward Bastia through the night. BE
sides, going by the diligence. at the
post.stations there will be gendarmes.