The Washington herald., 1911-01-01
CHAPTER XIII.
MarSaret's Mother.

Margaret's Mother.
Without a word Paul turned and left
the room, and very soon he was on his
way home.
I've got to like the fellow too we'll.
but / must not let his Scruples stand in
the way of rny revenge If Paul Clel-
land refuses 70 fulfill the bargain he will
have to pay for it, even though 1 suf-
fer in knowing what his fate will be.
and it won't be the fate l have promised
him 1t won't suit me to let him hang
for Judge Shenstone's murder. but he
shall pay dearly for trying to thwart
me in my schemes. when I thought 1
had got the very man 1 required" he
reflected.
AS for Paul when he reached Castle
steads he went to a room that he had
chosen for his own particular den and
thought over what Clifford had said. and
he realized that If ne failed to do what
the former required. it was quite likely
it would cost him his life. He did not
believe that Clifford would risk his max
ing any disclosures: it was more likely
he would receive his death blow before
the judges life was attempted Then he
told himself he had been very blind not
to suspect something when Clifford eX-
pressed his satisfaction at the intimacy
between him and the Shenstones. He
could remember many things now that
ought 10 have made his suspicious.
What had Judge ShenStone done to
incur Clifford'S hatred? The judge did
not appear to know the master of the
Hermitage yet it was certain the latter
hated the ShenstoneS bitterly. What
did it mean?' 1t was difficult question
d., laI
| it unanswered.
What is the matter, Paul? You look
| troubled and ill. / could fancy some
| great sorrow had come to you since L
. saw you last night. said Margaret next
! day, looking at him with loving eyes.
| II am not well, and I'm bit bothered
l did something foolish in the past, and
like every one else. l have to pay for my
! my mistakes ne said, trying to speak
! lightly.
{; Il am sorry" she said: but she did not
ask what his trouble was; she would not
! ask for 4 confidence that was not freely
| given.
, Don't trouble your head about me.
! darling; most most men have mt OF
the blues occasionally. and I'm no ex-
ception," he said, smiling, and hoping
| 10 Danish her anxiety. BY the way,
now is your mother" he added.
! Margaret's face cIouded
She's very poorly this morning. /
wanted her to stay in bed. but she said
| she should get up"
Did she get up last night" asked
Paul
No. Her head was very bad, then
she fell asleep and didn't wake until
! after midnight After that she couldnt t
get to sleep again. and this morning she
looks dreadful" said Margaret
WHO looks dreadful?' asked Mrs.
ShenstOne, and turning, they saw her
4! standing just within the door.
Il was telling Paul that you were not
at all we'll. Really, mother, think you
| would have been wiser to stay in bed
said Margaret. regarding her with solic-
itude.
Il have had enough OF bed. / went
upstairs 1T little afer last night and
I've only just got up" she said, and as
she spoke her eyes were fixed on Paul.
Did you remain in bed the whole
time?'' be asked, on the impulse of the
moment. as he remembered the scene in
the woods of the right before. when he
came suddenly on a man and a woman,
and heard the words, My life is mis-
cry"
.'Of course I did. Do you think
could have done anything better"' she
asked, still watching him keenly.
Il think rest is always a good thing,
! Mrs. Shenstone laughed, a mirthless
laugh.
why don't you rest, Mr.. Clelland
You look as though you needed it. ]
shouldn't be surprised to hear that you
had buried your best friend; you look
so wretched-'
..Marsaret is my best friend as well
| as my sweetheart" he said. smiling a,
the girl, who returned his gaze with a
look OF love.
4 Mrs. Shenstone glanced from one to the
, other, and her face frightened.
1T does one good to see two people
so much in love with each other" she
said. as she seated herself in chail
near the ire.
About this time Hagar Herries was OF
! her way home. She had been to set
some poor people, and Hagar never wen
basket had been left at the cottage
lightly. while she thought of Paul Clel
land. Since his engagement to Margare
she had tried not to think of him. doin(
her utmost to overcome the love tina
had sprung up unbidden in her heart
! verie was broken by q merry voice say
) ing:
. Good morning. Miss Herries." an,
looking around she saw Mr.. 'Cathcart-o
Tommy. a. he was called by his friends
~. It had been q real trouble that Mr.
4 to the houae - = friend. she had neye
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