The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-05-08
CHAPTER IIt.-Continued.


retoiu her at eleven o'clock. when the
reporters were to be expected. He
was to do all the talking for her.
While he was there, Leslie Wrandall
called her up on the telephone. Hear
ing but one side of the rather pro-
longed conversation. he was filled with
wonder at the tactful way in which
she met and parted the inevitable
questions and suggestions coming
from her horror-stricken brother-in-
law. Without the slightest trace OF
ofensivenees in her manner, she gave
Leslie TO understand that the final OBJ
seouies must be conducted In the
home of his parents, to whom once
u}ore her husband belonged. and that
e would abide by all arrangements
rs family elected TO make. Mr., Car
roll surmised from the trend of con
versation that young Wrandall was
about TO leave for the scene OF the
tragedy, and that the house was in a
state Of unspeakable distress. The
lawyer smiled rather gTmly TO him
self as he turned to look out of the
window. He did not have to be told
that Challis was the idol of the family.
and that, so far as they were con
cerned, he could do no wrong
After his departure. Mrs. Wrandall
gently opened the bedroom door and
was surprised to find the girl wide
awake, resting on one elbow, her star
ing eyes fastened on the newspaper
that topped the pile on the chair.
Catching sight OF Mrs. Wrandall she
pointed to the paper with a trembling
hand and cried out, In a voice full OF
horror:
Did you place them there for me &c
read7 Who was with you in the other
room Just now? Was it some one
about the-some one looking for me
Speak. Please tell me. l heard {
mans voice"
The other crossed quickly to hel
side.
Don't be alarmed. 1t was my law
yer. There is nothing TO fear-at pres
ent Yes, | left the papers there fol
you to see. You can see what a sensa
ton It has caused. Challis Wrandal
wac one OF the most widely known
men in New York. But l suppose YOU
know that without my telling you"
The girl sank back with a groan
MY God. what have done? VIVA
will come OF It alp"
u wish | could answer that CUES
ton" said the other, taking The girl
hand In hers. Both were trembling
After an instants hesitation, she .ai'
her other hand in the dark. dishevelleH
hair Of the vild-eyed creature, VIII
still continued 10 stare at the head
lines. Il am quite sure they will nc
bok for you here. or In my home"
an your homer"
You are TO go with me. ! hav
thought IL all over. 1t Is the only wa,
Come. ! must ask you to pull yourse
together. Get UP at once, and dresI
Here are the things you are to wear,
She indicated the orderly pile OF ga
ments with a wave OF her hand.
Slowly the girl crept out OF bed, col
fused, b~ewildered, stunned.
Where are my own things? /
cannot accept these. Pray give me II
own"
Mrs. Wrandall checked her.
You must obey me-, II you expe'
me to help you. Don't you understaI
that | have had "a bereavement?
cannot wear these things now. Ths
are useless TO me. But we will spec
of all that later on. Come, be quicl
I will help you to dress. First, go
the telephone and ask them to send
waiter to-these rooms. We must ha'
something TO eat. Please do as II
you"
Standing before her be~nefactres
her fingers fumbling impotently at Z
neck OF the night-dress, the girl st
continued to stare dumbly into {
calm, dark eyes before her.
you are so good. IL
Let me help you" interrupted t
other, deliberately setting about to
move the nightdress. The girl caug
It up as It slipped from her shoulde
q warm flush ~suffueing her face,
shamed look springing into her eyes.
Thank you, | can-get on We
we'll. / only wanted to ask you
question 1t has been or my mil
waking and sleeping. Can you tell
anything about-do you know
Wife,"
The question was 80 abrupt, 30 sta
Ing that Mrs. Wrandall uttered
sharp little cry. For a moment 6
could not reply.
"I am so sorry, 30 desperately Sol
for her" added the girl plaintively.
"I know her" the other managed
say with an effort
"Tf | had only known that he hat
wife" began the girl bitterly. aim
ansYily.