The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-09-29

h kdN7TSn9 Adele had given little cry
e-.sssseJ and promptly tainted, while
ner brother attempted another ineffec-
tuaI assault upon his enemy. With
difficulty he was bundled out of the
room by Aaron and Nj. Veaudry before
blood was shed. Kirby being in no
humor to stand further insults from
his accuser. Then Adele was escorted
from the room by old Nanny Lena.
Groups wife. while Judge Pleydel re-
paired to the balcony and dismissed
the patiently waiting posse.
UnwillnGly the posse dispersed, some
even returning to New Orleans, While
the interchangeable old Judge retired in
doors and sought his three friends.
leaving Kirby and Bunce in undisput-
ed possession of the ground floor.
well. gentlemen" began Pleydell
IN businesslike voice. 'there is only
one thing to be done. and that is to
adhere to our original plan. 1t is no
time now to deplore our mutual blind
hess. The fact remains that that
ID low gambler has claimed the
plantation. AS we expected. though
admit he took an unlocked for aud
devilish roundabout method of doing
So"
"lf had had any help he wouldn't
be here now" interrupted Tom Ran
dali snllenly. gowering at Aaron and
NJ. Veaudry. "Tll fix him YETI
Not YOU alone. but the four of u.s."
corrected Pleydell. land we'll give him
fairer chance than he deserves In
the meantime. Tom. you must control
yourself and keep out of his way until
the ladies have left the house, for no
violence must lie INDUCED in in their
presence. Your poor sister has stood
about all she can bear. reckon. though
I'm glad she discovered in time the
true character of that designing vii
LAIN
You mean to insinuate that he dared
to pay his addresses to Adele?" cried
Tom. springing to his feet in a fresh
access of fury.
\. NJ. Veauary laid restraining hand
upon his arm. 1T is that l do not
.hlnk Mr.. Kirby has acted, as other
than gentleman to lady" he said
'acifically. CHANGING significantly at
l'eydell.
"Gentleman!' sneere, young Ran
dali. LAS If he knew the meaning of
he word. But il he had dared to adj
dress Adele l would go down now
and
You must learn to control yourself,
PR. interposed the judge, somewhat
testify. irritated at the boys mad out
bursts. Il think you can safely leave
he honor of the family in the mature
ana capable hands of your cousin. You
ave misinterpreted my words" he
added. ignoring the others shrug at
he mention of Aaron's supposed abil-
ties. "for Anatole is quite right. Mr..
Kirby evidently has one virtue-he
Knows his limits-and your sister is
DOT one to he impressed by such a
fharacter even If masquerading under
Fuch an honorable name as Colonel
loreau. TO return to the real theme,
1t agreed, then, that we adhere to
fur original plan?"
AS Tom sulkily refused to speak,
aaron asked gravely: "You mean that
ne ladies' so to your plantation, Judge
Seydell. while we remain for the os-
cnsible purpose of formally handing
yer the estate toto that man? The
aides are to be kept in ignorance Of
ur real purpose?"
I'D shoot him and be done with it."
niffed young Randall. Hell slip
trough your fingers again-see if he
oesnt."
"Yes, the ladies are to be kept in
ntire ignorance" agreed Pleydell. ig-
oring the boys observation, like
Use Mr.. Kirby and that fat scoundrel
no accompanies him-no warning.
hind. for they are desperate charac-
PRS who hesitate at nothing. Miss
dele will naturally abhor the idea of
Pmaining under this roof one minute
niger than Is absolutely necessary.
y complete our Ostensible purpose in
Prm the servants we are leaving, new
to return. and let Miss Adele pack
and take with her such things as
elonged to her mother and upon
hich this Scoundrel can have no legal
aim. BY the way. we must assume
large of Colonel Moreau's portman-
au. with such effects us it may con-
In. 1t is our duty to inquire If he
It any next Of kin and to return his |
Flongings to Them Poor gentleman
honorable, chivalrous and coura. |
fous l regret that had not the ex-
eme honor Of meeting him while he |
as yet living"
AS. In quest of the portmanteau.
aron entered the deserted drawing |
ON Kirby. pacing the balcony, hail |
him from the window.
Mr.. Randall, If you think that ex-
able young cousin Of yours is ready |
listen to me there's something I've
to tell him." he said quietly, mas
rim. his irritation
1t IL our intention that you shall sec
N. sir. as soon as the ladies have