Charlevoix county herald., 1917-11-16


the business by letter But you may
say to her that II is q matter concern.
ing the property of Cherry Hill. Yes
that will be excellent Tell her that,
my dear young lady. and ask her at
what figure she holds her interest In
the estate"
He had taken Agnes's hand. and
was smoothing II between his.
"You see. my DEAR" he continued.
"there is certain party who has TAX
On a fancy to the location. and I have
rather promised that she shall have It,
I could see IL condemned and confis.
Gated. II having belonged to a rebel
and understand the heir 10 one. also.
and absent from the city-but do not
wish TO be unjust to this old--to Mrs.
Melton on account of her sons service,
though have been informed that be
made a fool OF himself. We would be
willing to pay this-this Mrs. Melton
something in a fair way. then confis.
cate and transfer the property Toto
the new party. You understand. OF
courseT
do not believe that Agnes did un.
derstand, all he meant. but not 90 with
mo. Ths matter was as plain as the
mans dished nose. The lady to whom
he had given his heart and hand with
out the honorable accompaniment OF
his name. otherwise Mrs. Badely. had
struck fancy for Cherry Hill. This.
then, was the important business
about which he wished to see my aunt.
was intensely relieved to know 1t
was nothing directly relating to my.
self. but It made me angry. The whole
matter had been cut and dried.
But ] did not forget myself. Agnes.
with power OF acting greater than
mine, since she had no disguise. put
her mouth to the ear.trumpet and In
a loud voice stated the proposition.
Tell him I'll talk 1t over with Ly.
sander" said to the girl. but speak.
ing directly to Clinton. "Old Dressler
IL dead. and his son 10 dead. and the
property 10 mine, even II the law
hain't give 1t to me yet. But I'll sell
for fair tigger. II that's all there 10
to It. get your pass and let's 60. !
can't abide this stink Of tobacco! Clio
~ to Gideon, I'm nigh chokin'!"
This was certainly about the way
my aunt would have expressed herself
IL she had consented to being robbed.
"Ha!" exclaimed Sir Henry.
Much easier than I thought! She
will be reasonable! will send man
to her and arrange matters! And now,
my dear, what was your wish--your
favor? Even to half my kingdom
would"
But Agnes interrupted his fulsome
outburst. Il wish a pass through the
lines. your excellency. You know the
governor is too Ill to hold a pen. So
. come to YOU"
Clinton sucked In his neither LII "A
pass2 20 the outer lines2 ! couldn't
think OF such thing! will give you
one for the inner lines. What need
have you? No, my dear. I could not
think of losing sight OF you. wish
TO renew our" Before he completed
his sentence there was noise Of
voices In the hall, and q quick knock
came on the door. Sir Henry bit of
his remark. scowled. and called a
Come I'M"
What Is the meaning of this2" he
demanded Of the gorgeous flunky who
appeared and saluted.
Your excelency. there 10 an oficer
outside who demands to zee you In.
stantly."
AN Onicer making demands. In
gad's name. who 10 he?"
Lieutenant Melton. sir. Of the
Loyal Americans. He says his moth.
er is here. your excellency. and that
he must see you at once"
Had Clinton pulled out his own
sword and cut his own throat, ! could
not have been more dumbfounded;
and for single instant believe my
heart ceased beating. and all mental
activity ceased a. we'll Here was an
end to everything. There were no
brains required to comprehend that
Melton had recovered. In some way
broken from the closet. and In bis des.
peration and anger come straight to
Clinton. where he expected to meet
his mother. II he were admitted, Az
mes and might say farewell to the
world at once.
Sir Henry looked at me, and per.
haps II was fortunate that / was too
stunned to move or show ! had heard;
but if was silent. Agnes was not. The
awful situation appeared to act as q
stimulent on her. for hardly had she
heard the funky's words when she
burst out:
"Oh. Sir Henry, do not admit him!
Please-please!"
'Gad's DEATH" exclaimed Clinton.
This is = fine state O. things!/ Not
admit himf IL II lovers quarrel,
them"
Nay. Sir Henry" said Agnes, with
an implorins look that might have
cosened the devil himself, and laying
her hand on the knights arm.Nay, sir.
have broken our troth. II Is from
no quarrel. He 10 unworthy 10 be call.
ed man. He 10 prosecuting me: he
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