The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-12-09
CHAPTER VIII


paced up and down the room in ex-
trSlae agitation.
SCOT such a good berth yourself I
tboVkht-" The thought was too
fa- back in the recesses of Neville's
H'Gddled brain for him to bring it to
light.
THAT l could ask Miss Seymour to
take, you in as well as myself" said
Janetta bitterly. You must 20, Ne
vile. l can't stop and talk to you to-
night. You are not At to talk to-"
go where?" asked Neville. with
dazed eyes. Il thought you'd never be
the one to turn me out!"
';Oh, what can l do?" cried Janetta.
And then came the remembrance of
doctor brakes strong, kind face. He
would help her IL he kneW in what sore
trouble she was. Look Aere, Neville"
she said, trying not to let him see how
che shrank from him. 81 have one
I, lend in this place, who believe, fl
sent him a note by you, will take you
in for the night. Tomorrow l win see
you and think what can be done"
She was scribblipg swiftly as she
spoke:
Dear Doctor Drake: 1 am in sore
EEOuDl6s 4 LAG DSdTST Oh LulB nOL6 ID my
,brother-my only living relation-and
he Ia a. you see him. cannot send
him to any lodging or hotel tonight.
I send him to you. because you are a
bachelor, and will understand what It
Ia to me. his sister for him to call
tRpon me like this. Will you ~ "
great goodness take him in TO IT,
one night and hide his shame, and t.
morrow will see him and settle VIII
he must do. Yours gratefully
"Janetta Howard"
She folded and directed the lettc
putting it into Neville's nerveless han
This man will give you bed fl
tonight. 1t is not far to goodwin t.
hill. When you get outside turr to t..
right, and about hundred yards dow
the street there is a gate with a bra
plate on it. That Is Doctor Drake
house."
Almost before he knew what his SIS
ter was doing. Janetta had led NeVil.
to the door. reiterating her direction
in soft, low tones.
She went back to the drawing room
determined to tell Clarice the story;
hat her intention was checked by til
presence Of Mrs. Mortimer. whS stoo,
by Clarice's sofa, pouring out an cage,
torrent of accusation. Clarice haj
raised herself to a sitting posture an
listened with flushed cheeks and shin
ing eyes, and with rather a scornfu
smile
I'm glad you've come back Janetta
Mrs. Mortimer has been amusing m,
with really wonderful stories, whic}
she seems to have gathered from he
own and MasOn's personal Observa
ton
IF the amusing stories you refer K
are about myself, shall be glad Il
hear them" said Janetta, standing be
fore Clarice, with burning red spo
on either cheek. She would not evel
look at her accuser.
First item: A drunken lover is sup
posed to have just come to see you"
HE is not my lover. Later on,
shall be glad to tell you who he is
but not in the presence Of third per
SON."
Does that mean, Miss Howard tina
you wish to explain your rather ex
traordinary conduct to Miss Seymou
alone?" Inquired Mrs. Mortimer acidly
at does" replied Janetta, with on
fearless glance. THAT explanation
necessary to her, but unnecessary t
Iou."
Il think perhaps you had bette
leave US" said Clarice. AS the doc
closed behind her, Clarice stretche
out her hands to Janetta with quic
treaty. "Oh, Janetta, what a brut
W must think me to question any
thing you do! But she has limited
-, 7 nnlv wait ~
YOUR word to declare everything III
true. and shall believe you"
Tell me everything she said," il
META answered, with a sickening dree
at her heart that Mrs. Mortimer Ia
guessed at or listened to what ha
passed between her and Captain Mer
vale.
She says that you are deceivin
me all the way round-that you al
THE most awful flirt, and she can prov
It."
Her first charge may be dismisse
on that score, at any rate" JANET
said. a little bitterly. THE man
sent away just now-who. II Is tru
had had more than enough to drink
was my only brother"
Janetta's head dropped with shan
MS she made the confession.
"oh, you poor darling!" cried Cha
Ice. tryinG to possess herself OF one
Janetta's hands; but the girl held the
folded In front of her
Not yet." she said sadly-"not unit
you know everything. Go on"
She said that you are deliberatel
setting your cap at Doctor Drake; thu
you made an appointment to meet I'LL
the day Harry left"