Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-02


ing time by the forelock in anticipa-
ton of Shaw's descent in the morning
and was inclined 70 jocundity.
Cecil, what do you think Of Pencil
ope's attitude toward Mr.. shawn she
asked, turning away from the window
which looked out over the night in the
direction Of Shaw's place.
II didn't know she had an attitude"
replied he. trying to focus his wavering
gaze upon her.
She meets him ciandestinely and
she supports him openly. Isn't that an
attitude. or are you too drunk to see
itT'
MY dear, remember you are speak
ing Of my sister" he said with fine
dignity but little discrimination. BE
sides, / am not too drunk. do see 1t.
It's a demmed annoying attitude. She's
a traitor, un'stand me? A trai-to-tor.
intend TO speak TO her about it
lit is better that you should do It"
said his wife Il am afraid could not
control my temper"
"Penelope's u disErace-an absolute
disgrace. How many legs did Holder
say shed-she'd brokenT
"Oh. you're disgusting cried Lady
Evelyn. go TO bed thought could
talk TO you tonight, but / can't. You
scarcely can stand up"
Now, Evelyn, you do me injustice.
I'm only holding to this chair TO keep
II from moving round the room. See
that? Course en- stan up he cried
triumphantly.
II am utterly Disguised with you.
Oh. for n man, man with rSal blood
I'm his veins. n man who could do some
thing besides eat and drink AZ my cost.
] pay your debts. clothe you. feed you
house your ungrateful sister-and
what do ] get In return This!
Lord Bnzelhursts eyes steadied be
meath this unexpected assault. his legs
stiffened. his shoulders squared them
selves in pltiful attempt at dignity.
Lady Bazelhurst. yOu-you"-and
then he collapsed into the chair. burst
ing into muudlin tears. She stood over
by the dressing table and looked pitt
lessly upon the weak creature whose
mccoughing Sobs filed the room. Her
color was high. her breathing heavy.
There came - knock nj the door. but
she did not respond Then the door
opened quietly and Penelope entered
the room rcSolutely. fearleSSly. Eve
Ign turned her eyes upon the intruder
and stared for n moment
Did you knock?" she asked at last.
Yes. You did not answer"
WASN'T that sufficient"
Not tonight. Evelyn. | came to have
IL out with you and Cecil. Where is he p
There"
Asleep" with Il look Of amazement.
II hope not. / should dislike having
TO call the servants TO carry him to his
room"
II see Poor old chap" She went
over and shook MIN by the shoulder
He sat up and stared at her blankly
through his drenched eyes. Then. as il
the occasion called for n supreme ef
fort. he tried 10 rise. ashamed that bis
sister should have found him in bis
present condition. Don't get up, Cecil
Wait n biz and III 20 to your room
with you"
What have Won 10 say to me. Peue
Lopez" demanded Evelyn. a green light
in her eyes
Il can wait l prefer to have Ceci
understand" she said bitterly
''lf it's about our affair with Shaw Il
won't make any difference whether
Cecil understands or not. Has YOU
friend asked you to plead for him
Does he expect me 70 take him UP OF
your account and have him here?"
II was Testing when ! said he woulC
come tomorrow" said Penelope. ignor
ing the thrust and hurrying to her sub
tect Il couldn't go to sleep tonight 4
neglected to tell you what l think o
the outrage this morning. You anC
Cecil had no right 70 order Tompkin
20 shoot ut Mr.. shaw He is not
trespasser. Some one killed his dog TO
day. When he pursued the coward
second shot was fred at him. He wa
wounded. DO you call that fair fight
ing? Ambushed. shot from behind
tree. / don't care what you and Ceci
think about IL, l consider il despicable
Thank God Cecil was not really L
blame. II is about the only thing
can say TO my brothers credit"
Lady BazclhurSt was staring at he
young sistcr-in-law with wide eyes
was the first time IN all her petted
vain life that any one had called he
TO account She was at first too deepl!
amazed 10 resent the sharp attack.
Penelope Drake" was all she coul.
say. Then the fury in her soul begal
TO search for an outlet. How dar
you: How dare youF"
Il don't mean 10 hurt you. I an
only telling you that your way Of treat
Ing this affair Is a mistake Il can b,
rcctihed. You don't want 10 be law
less; you don't understand what a mar
row escape from murder you have had
Evelyn. you owe reparation to Mr.
Shaw. He Is
Il understand why you take his side
You cheaper aud degrade yourself and
you bring shame upon your brother
and me by your disgraceful afrAir witt
this Tuf6Gn. Don't look shocked You
meet him secretly. know. How mucl
further YOU have gone with-him don
Sl.- IL Is enough that YOU
"S.Op' You shall not say such thing:
g. L.cr'
You came in here TO have II ou
9Th ME. Well. Wen have IL out YoU
..A because you're English. and al