The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-05

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married, three months ago, q Justice
OF the peace performed the ceremony,
Now, We both have decided we want
TO be married over again by a min,
lister OF the gospel. It will seem more
sacred to us, more worthy u great
love for each other. We want you
to marry US. We will be at the rec
tory in ten minutes"
A half hour later they returned
from the rectory to their own home
At last tho wretched farce of false
relations was ended. They were now
actually husband and wife.
Into the library they came from the
outer hall-Into the room that must
henceforth be sacred to both Of them,
as the scene OF their first avowal OF
love. Henry Scott's heart was toe
full for words. Stretching out HIS
arms no gathered his happy bride to
his breast. And again their lips met
The heavy portierc in front Of the
bay window twitched violently. Forth
from behind It's folds strobe Hugh
Scott. His face was greenlsh white,
his eyes were blazing like a maniac's
His right hand gripped a pistol,
As her glance fell on him. Marjorie
shrieked. Henry felt his own brain
reel. Before either OF them could move
or speak Hugh moved toward his
brother. snarlIng from between with.
Ing lips:
"You framed me, so you could steal
the woman | loved! There's only one
at penalty for a Judas like that"
His finger frightened on the pistol.
trigger as he spat the words. Henry,
shaking on the bewilderment that had
held him. read tho murderous intent
in lIughs' eyes.
With a leap, Henry cleared the
space between tho mailman and him;
self, selling Hugh's pistol-hand and
at the same time catching him by
the throat.
To the floor crashed the brothers
in their photographic. Over and over
they rolled, fighting like rabid beasta
Chairs and tables were overturned
Twice the pistol cracked: but both
times the bullet struck only the wall
Of the room.
Presently the meager and unwhole
some life OF the past three months
began to tell upon Hugh. Struggle al
he might, he could not hold his OWE
against his stronger foe.
Inch by inch Henry worked the pis
toll out Of Hugh's weakening grasp
Securing 1t at last, he sprang to his
feet and stood over the conquered
mailman.
NOTES.-THE voices Of Turnbull and
Mrs. Hardy-sounded in the! hallway
outside. The two newcomers wert
running toward the library. Henr,
turned toward the door. As he aid
80 Hugh, with a last rally OF strength
leaped up and flung himself upon him
The impact caused Henry's finger
to press upon the trigger. There wai
a report and the bullet tore through
q panel Of the closed door. The door
swung open-and Cyrus Turnbullf
body was propelled into the room
sprawling heavily upon the floor d
Henry's feet. Tho bullet had strucl
him as he opened the door.
Close upon the heels OF Mrs. Hard,
followed a policeman whom she and
Turnbull had called on their hast
Journey to the house. Seeing ths
dead man with Henry crouching above
him, pistol in hand. the officer rushed
in and seized the supposed murderer
"Wait!" ordered Hugh, sanity re
turning to him as suddenly as It had
deserted him. II shot MI. Turnbuli
Officer. 1 shot him. do you heari
And my brother snatched the pistos
from me, to take the blame on him
SELF"
"Hugh!" cried Henry. ashast. e.
BE still" snapped Hugh Scott;
then, turning again to the policeman
MY brother has paid my debit
oftener than 1 had any right to en-
'pect. But this time ! pay my own
.debt-and perhaps pay back 4 iittls
OF what ! owe him, along with 1T Be
sides, she loves him. Her eyes say
so. II I'd know that oflcer. / sl,ot
Mr.. Turnbull. I did Il because ho faise'
lyaccused me Of theft Arrest me.s
lEND OF SIXTH SToRYl