Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-07

on! lists like stealing!'' she
cried, trembling; but Marie seized
her by the arm and shook her slight
ly.
Don't be a fool" she said. what
does it matter? tell you, you have no
time to lose! You will have to hurry
as it Is, If you want to get to the sta
ton before Lord Merle and the police
set to work. Remember, IL you are
caught, Harry Herne is LOST" and
Susie, thus adjured, permitted her to
exchange the plain cotton frock for
the other clothes.
When she had finished Marie held
her at arms length and surveyed her
critically.
"You will do" she declared, with a
smile of satisfaction. Keep the veil
down and your wits about you, and all
will go off well. Don't tremble SO!
tell you there is nothing to be afraid
of, and that you are quite safe while
you do as / bid you. Here, drink some
water. You have had no breakfast
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to the next room, found a jug of milk
and a crust of bread. She forced Su-
sic to drink the milk and put the
bread in her pocket. Get something
to eat at the station, where you stop
for five minutes; here is some small
change. Have you got the rest of
the money safe?"
Eyes, Miss replied Susie, little
more firmly.
Come on, then, will go with you
as far as the break of the wood. When
you are on the high road you are all
right. Don't speak to any one and
keep your veil down; and remember,
Susie, that it depends upon you
whether Harry Herne gets off or is
sent to prison for life."
Poor Susie braced herself for the
effort, and the two emerged from the
hut and made their way toward the
road
The disguise was so good a one
that there was not the slightest pos
sibility Of any one recognizing the
slim, girlish figure and fresh, pretty
face of Susie in the full dark dress
and yelled bonnet of Mrs. Dalton.
At the gate by the road, Marie Yer
ner drew back cautiously and pressed
Susie's arm by way Of farewell
II will write tonight" she whis-
pered. do nothing until you hear
from me. Good-by, and be careful.
You know how much depends upon
you!"
Susie nodded. She was crying no
longer, but stared before her with
dull, heavy eyes in which, through
their heaviness, shone a glimmer of
determination.
'Good-by, Miss Marie,' she NUT
tered, huskily. 81 shall never see
the dear young mistress again. Tell
her'-her voice broke-"tell her what
you can to save her from thinking
too badly of me, Miss. think it's the
thought of leaving her as much as
he'place and-and father, that makes
me feel as if my heart will break"
"All right, Susie,'' returned Marie
Werner; Il will say all can for you
and perhaps it will come right at last.
But mind, you must not dream of
coming back until 1 give you permits
sion."
mo, Miss, I understand. I'll do it
for the sake of Master Harry! Good
by!' And with a parting glance of
farewell toward the village, Susie
lowered her head and walked on.
Marie Werner watched her until the
carefully disguised figure passed out
of sight, then she stealthily made her
way back to the Court, and going up
to her room, quickly changed her
frock for the dressing-gown, and
threw herself into a chair.
Half an hour passed and then she
heard Lucille's bell.
Rising, and bathing her face, she
went to Lucille's door and opened it.
My | come in, dear?'' she asked.
''Yes--is that you, Marie? l thought
il was SUSIE said Lucille.
She was standing in the center of
the room, in her morning robe, her
hair falling over her shoulders in a
golden flood, a dazed, happy light
glowing in her eyes. Marie came up to
her and kissed her.
How well you look this morning,
DEAR she said, lovingly; land so
happy, tool"
Il am happy assented Lucille
softly. Where is SUSSEX
Il don't think she is WE'LL" said Ma
RE. "She was up early this morning
getting some flowers; but she COM
planned of her head, and left me to
come and lie down"
Poor Susie!' said Lucille, gently.
Don't disturb her, Marie
x don't think she is well,'' said Ma
RE. "She was up early this morning
getting some flowers; but she COM
planned Of her head, and left me to
come and lie down."