Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-01

Wentworth, who showed none toe
great a relish when the stranger calm
ly appropriated the rich young Mrs.
1t was part of Mona's plan to give
the impression that she and Carlton
We're on terms of intimate Irritation,
and she succeeded admirably.
Early In the following week she con-
siaered her preparations far enough
advanced to proceed safely with the
next step in her program. She called
Mimi into their sitting-room. and in
strueted the maid to make an appoint
ment with the man, Runkle, for, the
park that afternoon at o'clock.
Hold him there until Miss Hartley
arrives with Mr.. Carlton" directed
Mona. "Give him any excuse neces-
sary. Tell him that you see a way by
which you can make capital out of my
supposed indiscretions = anything to
keep him occupied until Miss Hartley
Mimi nodded. she was beginning to
hold this assured young woman in both
fear and admiration. When the servant
details of her contemplated denouement
with Mary, rehearsing the latter until
convinced there could be no mistake
sroeap PGG@pt tS one at of the 0SqSk paPf d
overlooking the main driveway with
Runkle-a stockily built, fioridfaced
man, with small, crafty eyes, which
surveyed the maids trim appearance
you say that this Mrs. Douglas is
young, and pretty-and richT' He
purred at the last word as the servant
nodded vigorously.
There is no doubt that" Mimi
broke off her sentence. A couple were
strolling down the path, engaged in an
angry dialogue. 1t was Maryland Carl
ton. AS they reached the bench, on
which Mimi and her companion were
sitting, Mary suddenly broke away
from Carlton in torrent Of weeping
You are tired of me! You are
throwing me over for her know
what Is in your heart! You shall re-
gret 1t soon-very soon" With that
her pretty head. Mary staggered across
to an empty bench. Carlton watched
her for a moment in a cynical silence,
and lighted a cigarette,
Perhaps 1t is better to have 1t over
with" he called after her, lifting his
hat with a flourish. "At any rate, you
know the truth noww Without a back
ward glance, he strolled back down the
on the bench. For a moment Mary
sobbed convulsively, and then lifted her
head-to discover that she was alone,
and that Carlton had disappeared. She
rose to her feet, glanced wildly about
her, and hesitatingly walked to the
lake. Apparently she was about tc
throw herself into the water. Runlile
with a muttered oath, sprang aeresa
None of that, young woman"
snapped as Mary glared at him. III
he has thrown you over, there are taf
better ways of revenge than that!
Mary stared at him, s though no'
comprekending, while Mimi hoveres
discreetly in the background At thai
/, moment the honk of an automobile hoTr
sounded from the driven way, and the
voice of Reginald Wentworth called
across to Runkle.
"If you win wait here moment
the latter said to Mary, 81 should like
to talk to you. And / think a little
interview might be OF profit to both
of u.s.
Mary glanced quickly at Wentworth
who was watching the scene curiously
from the car, and dropped back on hei
bench, Indicating that she would wait
The opportune arrival OF Wentworth
was a real piece of luck. She was con-
fident that her spectacular parting from
Carlton, and consequent desperation al
Runkle-and had given her logical
approach into the others confidence. II
She could deceive Wentworth as well
half of her battle would be won. Sht
stole glance at Mimi, who was actipl
her role of curious servant girl TO per
kle's stocky form leave Wentworth
car Evidently the two men haC
reached a decision in regard to her
do you know Mrs. Steven Douglass
began Runkle.
Mary simulated a look of deep bit.
terness.
heart from me! If 1t hadn't been for
her, nothing would have ever come be-
tween Raymond Daniels and met