Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

morrow, and he is coming armed TO
the teeth, attended by large party OF
friends. Mfr Shaw says he will have
satisfaction for the death Of that dog
IL he has to shoot everybody on the
place"
Good Lord cried the duke. There
was instant excitement Il believe
the wretch will do II too"
.'Oh. l say. Bazelhurst. settle with
him for the dog" said De Peyton
nervously He looked at his watch
and then at his wife. The entire party
now was listening to the principal
speakers.
.'Nonsenser exclaimed Lady Evelyn
He won't come. It's all buster.
Don't let 1t Brighten you, Cecil. |
know the manner of man."
II wish you could have seen him
this morning" murmured Penelope,
thoroughly enjoying the unexpected
situation. Her conscience was not
troubled by the prevarication.
BY Jove. think it would be wise -
send over and find out what he valued
the brute at" said Cecil. hopping his
brow.
Good. Well send Penelope to act
as ambassador" said her ladyship.
''She seems 10 be on friendly terms
with the enemy"
TO act as ambassador from Coward
ice Court?" questioned Penelope loft
. fly. yet with cutting significance. NO.
| thank you. 7 decline the honor. Be
sides" with reflective frown. Il don't
believe it's diplomacy he's after"
II say. what the deuce do you sup
pose the COMPOUNDED savage has in
mindT exclaimed the duke. I've
heard OF the way these cowboys settle
their affairs. You don't imagine"-- and
he paused significantly.
1T looks like it's going to be q da-
rather disagreeable affair" said De
Peyton sourly.
Cos heavens. What are we to do If
be co,ses here with n lot of despern-
does and begins 10 shoot?" cried Mrs
Odwen, genuinely alarmed. I've read
so much of these awful mountain
feuds.''
Don't be alarmed. Lord Bazelhurst
will attend 10 the gentleman" said
Lady Evelyn blandly. His lordship's
mOnocle clattered down and the ice
ratified sharply in his glass.
Toto be sure" he agreed. Don't
be in the least worried. I'll attend TO
the upstart What times he coming,
Pen?"
A door banged nOisily near by, and
every one jumped as though gun had
been fired. While the o. were
still struggling from their lips Holder
the butler. came into the room, doing
his best to retain his composure under
what seemed TO be trying circum.
stances.
What is it. Holder" demanded lei
ladyship
The cook, your ladyShip. She's fall
ell downstairs and broken her leg" an
nOunced Holder. He did not betray it
but he must have been tremendously
surprised by the sigh of relief thai
went up on all sides Lord Bazelhurs
went so far rs 10 laugh.
"EIa. ha, Is that a!i:"
oh. dear. I'm so glad" cried Mis-
Folsom impulSively. Il was frightened
half TO death. 1t might have beer
Mr.
Don't be silly. Rose" said Lady Ia
zelhurst. Where is she. Hodder:"
I'm the laundry. your ladyship
There are TWO fractures"
BY Jove. two legs instead of one
then. Worse than | thought cries
BaZelhurst. draining his glass.
Send at once for a doctor, Holder
and take her To her room. Isn't it AZ
noying?" said her ladyship. ITS S
difficult to keep u cook in the noun
tains."
Don't see how she can get ava
without legs" observed De Peyton.
IN como with you, Holder. Pei
haps / can do something for her" sal
Penelope. following the butler from tn
room.
Don't take too many patients o
your hands my dear" called the mi:
tress. with Il shrill laugh.
Yes. Remember tomorrow" adde
the duke Then suddenly. II believ
I'll lend hand" lie hurried afte
Penelope rather actively for him.