New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-12-04
CHAPTER XIV.
The Samaritan

The Samaritan
CARRIOTT read the again and again in dis1nay,
~ then in bewildernent and incOmprehensOn. . The
to which you have put the Grange what usesF
The real meaning of the words came slowly, and when
they did he laughed aloud. Abby ken1ptonl OF
course the note meant nothing else But he grew sober
at once as he wondered who had been guilty of the
cref The s1s1icon would have been almost amusing
if it had not been so unjust Poor Abby it seemed,
doomed to take the center OF the stage IN every false
situation; but he could not understand at once what
chain Of circumstances could have linked her such
cruel report. browning angrly he STROBE abruptly to
the extension phone in the hall, called up Long Point
and asked if he could speak to Mrs. kempton.
After keeping him waiting awhile the butler returned
with the message that Mrs Kempton indisposed
and could not speak Mr.. Garrott. Brooke dropped
the receiver into its bracket v1c1ousy He seemed to De
baked at every turn.
Then he rang for Bradley, who entered suavey, his
face oy observant His urbanity Infatuated Garrlott,
who controlled himself with effort.
You answered my telephone from town. he
snapped
What did Mrs. Garriott say to your"
Nothing but what l told you, sir. She busy in
her rooms Mr. Garrott think sir, getting her trunks
That was about twelve ocock?"
81 think so, sir.
Did Mrs Garrott have any callers in the rnorning?
Bradley hesitated. He seemed to be debating where
his duty 1ayn loyalty to his mistress or duty to his
But Garriott decided the matter by repeating the
question sharply Answer mel" he insisted
Why, yes sir. Mrs. Kempton called sir.
Mrs. kenpton?
Yes sir That was at about eleven, I think.
The mystery deepened. In what way Abby
KemDtOns visit connected with the departure OF his
wife? 1t was clear that something had happened during
her " to cause the sudden upheaval his household.
And vet, according to his knowledge OF the woman,
Abby Kernpton the last person III the world from
whom he might have expected an untriendly act Brad
lev still stood before him, shutflng his feet uneaSy
Garriot searched the man face keen 1t was dull and
little fghteed but apparently he had told the truth
VERY good, Bradley. Order a horse and breakcart
for me at once. I'm going out.
THE coachnan drove him with all speed through the
L gather ng darkness to the SChuylers, and Brooke
sent up card on which he had written, You are the
only one in the world who help. Wont you see ne
He waited Unfortunately; but at last she appeared
Her ewes were unnaturay large her cheeks pale and IN
her hand she carried bottle OF smelling salts One gave
him her hand listlessly and sank on the divan-
Il had determined to you-not to see you
again" she began.
TEL me what has happened" he urged anxiously,
seating himself beside her What has happened 10
vor to Natalie, to all: ~
Mrs, Ke1nptons eyes sought the wall opposite i
didn t want to talk about it. 1t not very pleasant
called on Natalie help her make peace with you to
try and see if there wasn't some way to bring you to-
gether-and met the fate OF the peacemaker
Yes, yes!" .
ITO be brief she accused of unutterable things
with z,or-a+ the Grange" She stopped IN shame.
She couldn't have meant it. he blurted forth
oh yes. she did She was dreadfully in earnest. 1t
seems nv dear Brooke, she gave hard little laugh,
it seems we were not careful enough.
Don't Abby, don't! 1t was cruel OF her can TN
derstand-"
i fancy, she went on more quietly, that Natahe
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