The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-02-23
PERILS OF PAULINE
Continued from Page g.

when we are invited to Sophie Mccall
lan's wedding, and Farrell has taken
the limousine for some silly repairs.
They'll not get back; know they'll
not. They never do"
But, Miss Marvin?"-
"Oh don't try to apologize for him.
He cares more for his old business
than he does for me. He makes au-
tomobiles himself and yet | can't have
enough for my own personal use. I'm
sorry forgave him." she flared.
/ You are right, Miss Marvin; it is
an outrage"
i She looked at Owen in astonishment
1t was the first time she had ever
heard him venture critical word
against Harry. 1t affronted her
II think 1t is your fault" she declar-
ed, glad of chance to turn her wrath
against a present being You are in
charge of my estate, are you not? You
are the one who should see that have
cars and drivers-everything l want"
But you know the machines have
not come from the town house, Miss
Marvin. They will be here tomorrow.
well, Owen, it isn't for you to say
that what my brother does is an out
rage. He does everything for the
| best"
The loose frame of Raymond Owen
hardened. He fixed his eyes upon her
face and moved very near to her.
Puzzled by his look, she sat still.
Miss Marvin, Harry is lying to
you" said quietly.
HE and your chauffeur have formed
a plot against you. Your car will not
| be back this afternoon at all"
She sprang to her feet, furious.
"Owen, be still! How dare you to
say such things?"
| He moved still nearer, his eyes bulg-
ing with the intensity of his purpose.
Raymond Owen had found his great
chance. His enemy had set his own
| trap and Owen would see that he
should not escape easily. The oppor-
tunity to break forever the bond of
| faith andi affection between Harry
and Pauline had come, Owens voice
almost rose to histrionic power as he
poured out his revelations and his de-
nunciations in the startled ear of Pau
line.
She was leaving the room, indignant
when he thrust himself before her.
| "You must hear me-" he said
know what l say is true. 1t hurts me
deeply as it will hurt you, but you
must hear Of it. believe l have dis
covered by the merest accident-the
cause of all your perils. The plots
against you have been arranged at
home"
You are mad. l will not listen to
you. Let me pass"
mot until you have heard" he de-
| IL A,,l
held her.
"As / was passing the door of the
garage only few moments ago." he
went on in a rapid whisper. Il saw
Farrell at the telephone. He called
the private house number-the num-
Der of this phone on the table. You
and Mr.. Marvin were sitting here.
was so surprised that ! stopped and
listened to Farrell's words. | could
see Mr. Marvin listening at the phone
here. Farrell said. Mr.. Marvin, you
are needed at your office Come at
once" Then he hung up the receiver
and came out laughing. He got into
the limousine and drove off towards
the city. If he could drive the limou-
sine to the city, could he not drive it
to the McCallan's for you?"
He paused briefly for effect. Pau
line put her hands to her ears with a
protesting cry.
Don't say it. 1t isn't true" she
whispered. at is only a scheme oil
Farrell's to get an afternoon off"
ut is a scheme of Harry's to keer
You from the wedding-for what pur-
pose only he knows. It is ono of many
schemes that have held your life in
constant peril. / saw their plan ar
ranged. saw your brother hand
money to Farrell at the door of the
sgarage and they parted laughing"
Pauline's mind whirled. Il won't be-
lieve it. | can't; | can't" she cried
Doubt and fear and fury mingled in
her breast. Weeping tumultously, she
rushed past Owen and up to her OWE
room.
Two hours later the struggle over
she called Margaret, who bathed hel
hot temples and dressed her for the
wedding. Pauline returned quietly tt
the library.
Il will be ready to go, she said tc
herself. an a little while | shall
know if it is true. will not distrus
him until | know"
Harry Marvin, in town, tried his bes1
to make good use OF the time he hat
stolen. But the thought of his we'll
meant chicanery was heavy on his
mind and it was not unmixed with ap-
prehension. After all, Pauline might
find a way to go to the wedding. Hell
determined spirit was hard to curb
Might he not, instead of having avert
ed the danger, simply have absented
himself from the scene of danger when
he was most needed? His nervousness
increased. He found himself incapable
: of work, and at three o'clock, to the
surprise OF his clerks, who had
thought his unexpected visit must
mean an important conference of di-
rectors. he called taxicab and started
for Westbury He had no intention of
going to Castle Marvin unless it was
necessary. He meant to telephone
from Westbury and learn whether or
not Pauline had gone to the wedding.
IL she had not, he would remain away