Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-28
The Evening Story
A Singular
Occurrence
b. WILLARD BLAkEMAN


Mrs.. Elliot Walker came homo at
o'clock in the afternoon and saw her
husband, who had arrived before her.
Just going into the library. He seemed
agitated.
whats the matter, dear" she asked.
'Nothing."
This was all that passed between
them at the time. Mrs. Walker went
upstairs, and just as she reached the
upper landing she saw q woman's hat
sinking below the top step Of the rear
staircase. Mrs. Walker ran after her,
saw her turn toward the front of the
house and into the library. The lady
ran into the room and saw a well
dressed, rather good looking woman
standing near her husband.
"Well. l declared" exclaimed the as
tonished wife.
"WellY' said the husband. looking
from one woman to the other.
Mrs. Walker was too full for utter
ance. The stranger cast her eyes on
the floor. When the former found her
voice she cast q troubled glance Mt her
husband and said in trembling voice:
"Oh, Elliot. to think that should
have been SO deceived in you"
II know no more of this woman than
you do" was the reply. IF you doubt
me ask her."
The wife turned to the stranger but
spoke no word Why should she? The
woman acknowledged her guilt by her
appearance. Her head was bowed; her
eyes were glued to the floor.
For one thing" said Mrs. Walker,
II give her credit. She can't lie as you
can"
MY denr"- Mr.. Walker regarded
his wife with an injured look; then.
turning Il severe glance upon the wo-
! man. he asked:
what do you mean by this behav-
lori"
Elliot" she said without raising her
head. II am lost. My husband must
sooner or later know Of this, and
shall be an outcast from my home"
Elliot! You call me by my first
| name-you. whom l have never seen
beforehand you admit that you came
, here to meet me in my wife's absence
when | have only been at home few
minutes This is incomprehensible."
| "Oh. heavens" exclaimed the wife.
ut is plain enough to me. Elliot,
know your unconquerable assurance.
Were this woman as adept in playing
part as you. your game would have
worked admirably. As it is you are
caught Would that could be deceiv-
ed; then l would not suffer-"
MY dear
"Never Gull me that again! Madam.
leave this house at oncew
The intruder, still with bowed head,
passed slowly from the room into tho
hall. The front door closed behind her.
and husband and wife were left alone
together,
! ..fhis is the most remarkable &C.
currence of my life." said Mr.. Walker.
And the most crushing in mine,"
added the wife.
Il give you my word of honor that l
never saw that woman before"
do you take me for fool? Did
not the creature admit what you denyT'
For this the husband had no reply.
Leave me-" he said. "to regain my
euuanimity. I am in no condition to
think. There must be an explanation
If can but hit upon 1t. ! came home
only few minutes before your arrival.
much worried about a matter of busi-
ness. have a note coming due to-
morrow and no funds with which to
meet 1t. On top Of that trouble comes
this one"
The wife silently left the room. What
was there to be said? The proof
against her husband was absolute. His
business trouble was an additional mis-
fortune for her as well as for him
Going into another room, she threw
herself on q sofa and gave way te
immoderate grief. while her husband
was walking the floor In the library
After awhile she arose. dried her eyel
and went back to the library.
"What Is the amount of this notev
she asked.
"Six thousand dollars"
Though you have ceased to be wha
you have been to me, you are still m!
legal husband and L am still pecuniaril,
interested in your affairs. My Jewels
will bring more than $4,000. will g
and get them for you"
She went out of the room withou
having given him look. Going up t
her bedroom. she opened drawer II
which she kept few ornaments sh'
used from day to day. intending als'
to remove the bulk Of her jewels from
a safe. Those in the drawer were gone
A sudden idea flashed through be
brain. She few like swallow dow
the stairs. ran into the library ant
threw her arms about her husband
neck.
"Elliot. forgive me!'
"What the dickens
"Oh. the blessed relief! How happ.
/ am!'
Explain. for heavens sake"