Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
CHAPTER XI-C,

CHAPTER XI-Continued.
Townsend stood in the middle of the
room for several moments. like man in
a daze. Then he scratched his head. as
IL for inspiration, and finally sought the
great chair, that he might think over
slowly and carefully the peculiar things
the strange young man had just been tell
ing him. First. he wondered who his
visitor could be. He had said that Ibis
honor was at stake" and he had as
serted that he was "a part" Of what they
were discussing. From his dress, he was
evidently a clergyman. What part could
he have had in this affair? Townsend
was at loss to explain this. unless his
visitor was the clergyman who had per-
formed the ceremony. That might af-
feet his honor And SO Townsend
finally concluded that Timothy had of
fciated at the marriage of Jack Gray to
Laura Leslie. This was certainly be-
wildering but he could see no other logi-
cal conclusion. 1t was also very distress
ing for he liked Jack. and he was not
wholly uninterested in Laura. He de-
cided to dress at once and go out and
satisfy himself as to the exact conditions
of affairs.
his lnveEtlSdIlOn was ulOGnentdriiy de-
layed. however, by second ringing OF
his bell. and the appearance Of DR.. Fred
Sterling. who seemed to be only trifie
less excited than tine cratic young man
who had but recently departed.
81 want to see you!' he exclaimed,
without previous formal greeting
well, you see me, don't you?" replied
Townsend. in surprise.
II had always considered you my
friend" continued the doctor.
he no a m
send.
do you think II was the part of a
friend TO keep me ignorant as TO the
identity of Jacks wife yesterday after
why. coufound it. Fred" returned
Townsend. YEARLY. II did i2ot know that
she was Jacks wife Until this morning.
How did you find II out?''
II found IL out this morning. too" said
Sterling. 81 went to Jacks house to see
him. and came face to face with her
there 50
you don't mean to tell me she was in
Jacks house,? inquired Townsend.
Ibid you suppose Jack kept hts wife
in the stable or the back yard?' retorted
Sterling savagely.
Both wives in the same house, con-
tinued Townsend who was beginning to
think that something was wrong with
this world.
What are you talking about?'' asked
''iim talking about Jack Gray and his
two wives" snapped Townsend.
"oh. that's all rubbish" laughed Sterl-
ing
About Jack and Laura"
We'll. happen to know II is not all
rubbish persisted Townsend. Jack
and Laura are married"
"Bosh'" roared the doctor
But ] know" insisted the other 81
was told so this morning by the min
lister who married them" And so dis
torted at that moment was poor Town
sends mind that he really believed
what he said was true. The doctor was
left speechIess, and merely looked at
his friend for further explanation
HE was in here to see me just a lit
tie while ago-the minister continued
Townsend. He was very much ex-
cited about IL. Confound IL, there goes
that bell again"
He was quite right. The bell had
rung sharply. and Toni was gliding
across the room. The two men gazed
in expectancy. and were distinctly
shocked at seeing the smiling counter
ance OF Miss Leslie appear out of the
dim hallway.
Good morning. Harry" she said
gayly. ''or perhaps better. good after
noon" Then she turned to Sterling
II had an idea I'd find you here. hand
ing out the gossip
Handing out the gossip exclaimed
Sterling indignantly.
We'll. matter she continued
You must go up to the Grays' house
as quickly as you can. Take my taxi.
it's waiting downstairs
whats the matter up there now 30
asked the doctor.
Jacks been arrested"
j For bigamy2' quickly asked Town
Send
Laura laughed gayly.
II suppose he ought to be-" she said,
fbut this time it's for having "a case of
emallpox in the house and not reporting
u to the board Of health.