The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-20
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But he thrust the temptation from
him. He knew that it was not only
her down.. but her recollection of the
man In the tower and his miserable
plight.
As he went on with Morty. he gave
him g hint to say as little in Payton's
presence as possible. I know the
man." he explained, land where he's
weak: TIM for seeing the back OF him
as soon as we can. but without noise
There's always the bog" grumbled
Morty.
! And the garrison at rralee." Asgill
rejoined dryly, ITO ask where he is?
And his troopers to answer the ques-
Morty babe him manage it his own
way. only I'll trouble you not to
= blame me-" he added, .if the English
entirely"
I'll not" Asgill answered pithily,
iii so be you'll hold your tongue"
looked In vain for the Kerry beauty
whose harms the warmer wits of the
! mess had more than nee painted in
hues rather florid than fit. Neverthe-
less he would have enjoyed himself
tolerably-nor the less because now
and again he let his contempt for the
company peep from under his COM
plaisance-but for the obtuseness Of
his friend; who, as II he had only one
man n one idea in his head, let fall
with every moment some mention Of
Colonel John. Now. 1t was the happy
certainty of the %colonel's return next
day that inspired his e%loquence; now,
would meet Payton again; now, the
lucky chance that found a pair of new
tolls on the WINDOW ledge.
For he's ruined entirely and no one
to play with hint" .Asgill continued, a
"a twinkle in his eye. mo one, I'm
meaning, major, Of his sort of force
at all! Begad. boys. you'll see some
we've lever e any before. I'm doubt
ing"
I'm not sure that I can remain to-
morrow" PaytOn said in a surly tone.
He began to suspect that Asgill was
'Quizxing him. He noticed that every
time the JUSTICE named Colonel Sui
ilvan, men looked furttvely at one an
other. or straight before them. as IL
they were in q design. II that were so.
n design could only be to pit Colonel
sullivan against him, or to provoke
2 quarrel between them. He felt a
lqualm Of apprehension. and he was
confirmed in the plan he had already
" u HEAL d I'll oul lu
the meantime his temper. moved him
: carry the way into the enemy's
country.
= didn't KNOW" he snarled, taking
in the middle OF an eulogy
OF Colonel Johns skill. that he was
30 great q favorite OF yours"
was not" Asgtll replied dryly.
g now. It seems" in the same
WI know him better. Don't We.
boys??"
They lmurrnured assent.
And the lady whose horse I shell
tered for YOU" the major continued,
spitefully watching for an opening
.confound yOu. little you thanked me
Tor it-she must be still more. in his
interest h you? And how does that
suit your book?"
Asgtlt had great self control. and the
major was not q close Observer But
the thrust was 30 unexpected that on
q instant Payton read the other se-
cret In his eyes-knew that he loved,
and knew that he was Jealous. Jealous
OF Suiltvan; Jealous Of the man whom
he was for some reason praising. Then
why not jealous Of q younger, q more
fashionable rival? Asgiil's cunninRly
reared plans began to sink, and even
while he answered he knew It.
.Sh Nkes him." he said, "as we all
w. feAh3ttgN3H s3Sr4&9g% H-eaTh elE-
Some more, some less" Payton an
swered with q grin.
So the Irishman returned.
controlling himself. Some more. some
less.. And why not. I'm asking?"
think must stay over tomor-
row. PAXTON remarked. smiling at he
ceiling. There must be q good deal
be seen here"
"Ah. there is.,,' Asgtll answered in an
parent good humor.
Worth seeing, too, TIL be sworn!'
the Enslishman replied. smiling more
And that's true. tool" the other re-
He had himself In hand, and It was
not from him that the proposal to
break up the party came. The major
Y was who at last pleaded fatigue.
En9llshmen's heads. he said, were
than their stomachs; they
were 9 match for port, but not Tor
claret. -
You should correct It, major, with q
little cogaac." The McMurrough sug-
gested politely.
Not tonight, and, by your leave. I'll
nave my man called and go to bed"
playing the host.
y y. but I'll have my man and 70
to bed" Payton answered. with true
British obstinacy. mo offense to any
gentleman"
There's non win take 1t here. AS
gill answered. IAN Irishman's house II
his guests castle. But. knowing that
Payton liked his glass. he wondered.
until It occurred to him that the other
wished to nave his hand steady for the
sword play next day.
The McMurrough, who had risen.
took q look and attended his guest to
his room. Asgill and the O'Beirnes re-
manned seated ut the table, the young
men SOOTHING at the Embellishments con-
ceit Of himself, Asgill silent and down
cast. His scheme OF Kidding himself
OF Payton had failed; but It remained
trust Flavia- but he distrusted Payton-
his incidence. his violence, and the
privileged position which his duellist's
KIN gave him. And then there was
was afoot at the tower, and saw his
way to make use OF 1t. the worst might