The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-01-27
STINGAREE
By E. w. HORNUNG, Author of "RaffIes"
Prologue by Charles N. Lurie. Motion Pictures
by Kalem Company
Read the Story and Then See the Pictures
By E. w. 1ORNUNG, Author of "RaffIes'
Copyright. 1908. by Charlie, scrlbner'. Sons.

served, was hardly less popular. The
courses Of the brothers generally lay
far apart, but they swung together in
n far corner Of the grounds, where a
group Of men were testing their skill
at target shooting.
The range was long, and at the far
Their end was a small hill into which
went the bullets which missed the
target In the shooting party were
some good shots; both Irving and Rob
ert were skilled with the rifle, but the
former had devoted more time and
attention to revolver shooting. and he
had attained high proficiency with the
shorter weapon.
Hit after hit evoked applause. The
guests shot in turn, and as there were
many DESTROYS of trying their skill and
as Robert and Irving were late in
Joining the shooting party. it was some
time before their turn to shoot came.
Robert fitted from group to group, ex-
changing comments on the merits Of
the craftsmanship displayed
KeltOn was not numbered I'm the
shooting party. His tastes did not lie
which he affected and which was con-
tinually falling from his right eye af-
fected his aim. Besides. he had Occa-
sion TO keep not only both eyes. but
also the monOcle on his vivaciOus con
sort. The little woman could not re-
strain her propensity toward Irritation.
Her favorite subject. Robert Ran
dolph, having escaped for the nonce
from her wiles. she cast about for an
other victim
But, unhappily, she chose II time
when her husband was watching her,
and her merry talk and glances did
not escape him. AS had been the case
so many times in the past. her conduct
led to Il violent quarrel
First there was that Randolph fel-
low; now it's this chap. This will have
to stop" lie warned her. and for the
thOusandth time she denied any wrong
doing and quarreled with her husband.
1t ended, as it always did. in his leav.
ing her and going for walk to cool
Off his rage.
Ills way led him back of the rifle
range. Oblivious TO his surroundings,
conscious only OF his anger against his
wife, KeltOn walked OH
There was u little squabble in the
group at the range, now reduced to
Irving, Robert and Kent Selfish and
inconsiderate as ever, Robert insisted
on shooting first, and thus it came
about that 1t was Irvings turn just as
Kclton appeared behind the head of
the range. Through the shrubbery his
form was dimly visible. Ii was hard
ly perceptible-one could barely see
that something was there. without dis
corning the details. John Kent's quick
eye caught 1t first. AS Irving pulled
the trigger Kent exclaimed:
MY God"
But 1t was too late. Irving had fired,
and the bullet sped past the target into
the heart of James Kelton He whirled
about and fell. dying just as Kent and
the brothers rushed to him.
you've killed him. Irvingw said
Kent.
Into the heart Of Robert Randolph
entered an evil, fratricidal purpose.
Kelton killed-Irving accused of will
full murder-convieted on the damning
evidence Of the quarrel In the restau-
rant-he himself, Robert. in possession
of the family estates
We'll. you've done It, Irving" he
said.
what do you mean. Bob? Do you
mean to say that shot him intention
allyg"
ut looks that way. You did 1t de-
llberately, and I'll not lie TO save your
lifew
The words reused Irving from the
half trance in which he stood. With
an oath he rushed at his brother, and
before Kent could drag him off he had
choked Robert half TO death. In his
rage he would have made himself real
ly guilty of murder had not his friend
by main strength dragged him of.
By this time the alarm had spread
among the members of the gay house
party. There were hurrying to and
fro and talk in whispers and the dis
patch Of servants. Only few min
utes passed before the body of James
KeltOn was borne TO the house. the
hysterical widow was led away by
friends, and the party broke mp.
Throughout the horrors of those few
minutes Kent stood steadfast at the
side of Irving Randolph.
you must get away from here
quickly he said TO the young man.
1T looks bad for you. Come. we will
go to the stablesw
Before the stableman knew of the !
tragedy he was summoned TO saddle IN
haste the best horse he had for Irving !
Kent saw TO IL all. He advised Irving |
where TO go and what 20 DO He emp |
tied his pockets OF cash. lie helped |
Irving 10 mount. lie saw that the |
young man rode away like the wind
Before the officers OF the law In the
county seat knew Of KEEL
toms death Irving Randolph was far
ON his way to the nearest seaport. to
catch a steamer bound for Australia.
He stopped at a little town en- route
TO change his clothing. sell the horse
and make all the changes In his per
sonal appearance his few precious
hours permitted He bought a mon
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