Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 47, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 May 1880 — Page 6

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

IN A BOX.

1 saw them laat night in a box at the playOld age andyonng yonth side by side— Yoa might know by the glasses that pointed that way

That they were—a groom and a bride And yon might have known, too, by the face of the groom,

And the tilt o( his head, and the grim Uttle smile of his lip, he was prond to presume

That we men were all envying him.Well, she was superb—an Elaine in the (&S&,

A tiodiva in llgare and mien, With the arm and the wrist of a Parian "Grace"

And the high lifted brow of a Queen But 1 thought, in the splendor of wealth and efpride,

And in all btr young beauty might prize, 1 should hardly be glad if she sat by my side

With that far away look in her eyes. —J. W. Riley, in Ind. Journal.

AT LAST.

Will the day ever come, I wonder, When 1 sbali be glad to know That my bands shall be folded under

The next wbite fail of the snow? To know that when next the clover Wooeth the wandering bee, lUtcrimaon tide will drittover

All that Is left of me —Julia C. R. Dorr.

A FATAL MISTAKE

BY BARRETT SYLVESTER.

Author or "Fettered, Yet Free "dpuds And Sunshine," "Estells's Error," "^alse I'ride," "Stricken

Dumb," Ktc., Etc.

CHAPTER IX. A CHANCE MEETING.

James Dalton bad been out walking. Since his return from abroad, whence he had gone iu quest of business and bealth combined, quiet walks were a favorite exercise with him but more frequently now he walked out in the night, auc kept his eyes open to the objects be met, so that nothing escaped him.

There was that at his heart which -would not allow him peace, and only SY

traversing long distances could he estrain a feeling whicb urged him to the doing of something desperate in behair af his unfortunate friend, Clarence Suydam. The thirst for vengeance was almost insupportable, for he was now convinced that Clarence bad been treacherously dealt with. But his nature was such that be could control the most impatient desires of his soul, if by giving them utterance be was sure evil might accrue. Thus a fixed purpose of vengeance ou Clarence Huydam's murderer clung to his innermost sonl.

James Dulton was a man of wealth as well as sense but he was so reserved and unostentatious that his most intimate friends knew little as to his financial standing. Much of his time was spent in the Old World in search of subjects for his pencil, for he was an artist toy profession, and in his search be labored so incessantly that hia health finally suoeumbed to the strain.

Beooraing uneasy, and desiring once more to see his native land, bo left Switzerland aud returned to America. Aiter arriving in port, he set about arranging his business, determining to visit, immediately after, bis school friend and brother artist, Clarence Suydam. The shock he received at the intelligence of bis death Clarice could not have comprehended unless she had known of the strange scene Mr. Dalton witnessed In the quiet of the night of the ninth of October.

In the course of his walk, James Dalton's thoughts wandered to the beautiful woman whom Clarice Suydam had aocusod of the murder, and be groaned as he contemplated the fearful duty which migbt devolve upon him should it be proven that she indeed was the prime mover in the plot. Thus thinking, he stepped off the curb at Broadway and Fulton street, just behind an •legantly attired woman, who was aooompanled by a gentleman of fine appearance, who assisted her cavalierly to cross.

The appearanoe of the lady was so striking as to attract the young man's attention at once. She was handsome, with large black eyes, lull red lips and xuddy cheeks, and a complexion clear as the olive.

The gentleman was rather good looking, and arrayed in the height of fashIon.

Mr. Dalton bad approached so near these two that he oould have touched them.

Tbey were oonversing in low tones, but he could hear every word, and the very first sentence spoken by the man caused him to start. "Rather than she should fail, I'd use the knife mvself!" "Foolish George!" said tbe womau— "foolish! You would not have the courage to take another's 11

A nudge from the elbow of the man oat short the woman's speech, and both turned as Mr. Daitoo, prompted by some unaccountable impulse, stepped briskly up to tbem and inquired the way to Chatham street.

The woman, with a beaming smile, which sent a thrill to James Dal ton's nntrameied heart, directed him, while tbe man peered keenly into bis face with fWrrit eyes*

Mr. Dalton bowed and sauntered on in the direction indicated. Bat, onoe •ut of their sight, he darted back iBto Ann street, ana through Ann street to Nassau and Fulton. The two pedestrians bad puned the corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. .They were evidently •oing to the ferry.

Were they on a mission of crime, or were they plotting mischiefT The strange connection between tbe few words dropped by tbe man and the thoughts continually in James Dalton's mind, must have impressed htm so that he could not resist the temptation to follow tbem, for follow them be did, taking the same car at the oi her side of the river.

It was yet early, anJ tbe car was well filled, bat the young man did not go inside for O! being rr *gr. rid. He atoodon Us ftoolplatft »an watched passengar who iff. 0.« after

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Jaw* Ds »a waiUJ Ull he aaw tbem on the side v,k and then jumped quickly off and followed lelsarely.

Tbe avenue tbey were on was only partially built, there being bat a few (oases scattered here and them. Oppo!t small frame church Mood a handsome boose, some distance in

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xoad, surrounded by what teemed, fa tbe uncertain light, to be well kept ^rounds. This boose the travelers from New York entered.

"I am satisfied!" muttered James Dalton. "What a beautiful woman!" he added.

He took a careful survey of tbe surroundings, and then returnel to |jfew York.

I CHAPTER X. PUT TO THE TEST.

Early upon tbe morning of the' 11th of October, General Gran by Dumont

Svington.himself

iesented at tbe hoase of Mr.

This time he was admitted. The servant who ushered him into tbe drawing room was William Gorton.

This man looked furtively at tbe pale face of tbe soldier. The noble countenance of General Granby Dumont was like some open book, whose truthfpl pages reveal only that which Is great and generous. Every emotion was written plainly upon that brave and candid face, and William Gorton plainly saw that secret tronble was preying apoa the mind of Miss Ovington's affianced husband. "If be knew!" muttered tbe man, as he walked, with a soft tread, through tbe corridors between the outer hall and tbe elegant morning room into which he ushered the General—"if he knew as much as I do, I wonder how he would act?" "Has Miss Ovington recovered from the headache from which she suffered last night?" asked Granby Dumont. "I believe madam's health is considerably improved this morning," answered the servant. "She had a good night, then?" "An excellent night, General. She is now with Mr. Ovington, who is suffering from bis old attack of the gout, will go and inform her of your visit." "Stop!" exclaimed tbe General, as William Gorton was about to leave tbe room. "I think you said Miss Maud was in Mr. Ovington's room. I will go there at once."

William Gorton bowed. "Suffer me to go and announce your visit, sir," he said, walking to the door, which opened upon tbe corridor and pri vate staircase leading to Mr. Ovington's room.

Granby Dumont placed his strong hand upon the coachman's shoulder and put him aside. "I will go unannounced."

Maud Ovington was seated by the side ol her father, a gray haired, fine looking man of sixty years, when the Genera entered the room.

General Dumont felt a thrill of relief as he gazed at the lovely face of bis betrothed.

A devoted daughter, seated by her father's side, watchful of bis every glance, eager to administer to his slightest want, ready to anticipate his most idle wish.

To doubt her would be to doubt Heaven itself!" thought Granby Dumont, as be exchanged the common' lace greetings of ceremonious life, 'hen, with a graver manner, he addressed himself to his future father-in-law. "My dear Ovington," he said, "having ascertained the state of your health, perhaps you will permit me to have a few minutes conversation with Maud?" 'Certainly," replied Mr. Ovington, laughing "a few hours, if you like. Pray chatter away to your heart's oontent, young people, while I amuse myself with my newspaper." "Pardon me. Bir, but I mean private conversation." "Private conversation!" exclaimed the impetuous old man, looking rathef fiercely at bis Intended tfon-lu-iaw.

Pray what can you have to say to Maud that her father oanqot hear, eh, Granby?"

Miss Ovington neither started nor changed color, but her breath went and came rather more rapidly than before.

Sbe rose frem her seat before tbe General bad time to reply to her father's question. "Whatever Granby may have to say to me, father," Bbe said, "you will not, I am sure, deny me the privilege of hear inglt."

Again the General felt relieved by her innocent candor. "Were she other than sbe appdaVs," be thought, "would she thus seek an inter view in which I might attempt to nnmask her?" "You will not refuse to let me hear what Granby has to say, father?" repeated Maud. "No, I will not, my dear," replied Mr. Ovington. "Take blm to the library, and bear this tremendous secret, whatever it may be. But pray come back to your lonely old father as soon as yon can, and bring Granby with yon I want to ask his opinion of a leader in this morning's Herald. There, go along, my darling but don't forget the gouty old man (to whom your presenoe is sunshine."

It Mr. Ovington had been tbe most determined match maker he oould not have said anything more calculated to charm the affianced of bis beautiful daughter.

Miss Ovington led the way into the library. "Now, Granby," she said, as she closed tbe doir "f this apartment behind her, "tell me, utwrest, bravest and best, what troubles you, for I can see shadows of trouble in those truthful brown eyes, and the darkness of sorrow upon yoar brow. Tell me, beloved, what has happened?"

Tbe General clasped the rounded afm of his betrothed within bis strong hand and drew her toward the window. Then with his disengaged hand be drew aside the lace curtatas which shaded tbe window and admitted the full glory of the autumn sunshine.

The broad stream of light fell upon the face of Miss Ovington. "I want to see your eyes, Maud,"said the General, gravely. "I want to lcok into them while I apeak to yon, and aee whether troth or falsehood larks in their satire depths."

The glance which met his own seemed truthful as the gaxe of an angel while Mand Ovington replied to hia strange words. "You surely cannot fear the result of such a test, iranby," she said. "Whatever foolish fancy possesses you, you can have no thought so foolish as a doubt of me!" "You speak fearlessly, Maud." "Why should I speak otherwise, Granby? You see I am not afraid of tbe sunlight, and I look yon boldly in tbe face. What have yoa to say to me, dearest?" "&£a<H Ovington, there is a conspiracy against oar honor!" Granby Dumont utterer- 'iese words with terrible solemnity, but there was so shadow of change in thef vtr face into which he looked. "There are those in this city vite enough to accuse yoa of infamy—nj*\ more, of crime!"

Miss Ovington started, and her bright eyes flashed indignantly, bat it was with the indignation of innocence. No change of color betrayed either tenor or dhmay. The blosh roses on her cheeks never faded from their delicate hue. "Of crime, Hand Ovington." repeated General Dumont—"of that deadly and nnatonable wickedness which is the worst and blackest in the catalogue of crime!" "What crime?" she exclaimed.

•i. TEKRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAUL.

"The taking of a human life!" The General paused before ottering the last two words—they seemed to jar with the bright sunshine and the lair face looking into his own. "There are madmen enough in this city," said Maud Ovington, with a hauteur which was no stranger to her "but I did not suppose yoa woald be so foolish as to listen to them!"

Tbe General released tbe arm whicb he bad retained in bis powerful grasp throughout this brief dialogue, and walked toward the door. "Enough, Maud!" he exclaimed never was base enough to doubt' you, but I wished from your own lips to hear how mad I had been in being disquieted by this vile plot. I go from this house to that of my lawyerl"

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"For what purpose?" "To set him upon the track of the vile wretches who have concocted this foal conspiracy. Au revoir, dearest! I will return in a few hoars and tell you the result of my morning's work."

As the door closed upon the General, Miss Ovington drew a cambric handkerchief from her pocket and pressed it to her month. When she removed it, it was stained with a slender stream of blood, whieh trickled from her lower lip upon the cambric.

During her interview with the General her teeth closed convulsively upon this rosy lip until tbe edges baa met in the pul^ flesh. missing letters!" she exclaimed, as she flung the blood stained handkerchief aside. "At any cost, at any peril, I must discover those missing letters! Then I can defy the world!"

CHAPTER XI.

MR. JAMES DALTON'S ADVENTURE.

"Good Heaven, man, didn't I tell you so the other night? But yoa wouldn't believe me. Now yoa seek to deprive me of liberty because of your own stupidity!"

Mr. James Dalton 'addressed these words to one of tbe two police officers who had accompanied him in his search for the midnight assassin. "Can't help it, sir," replied the policeman "you are wanted."

Expostulation was useless, and be was obliged to follow tbe officer. At the station house he found the sergeant of police awaiting his coming. Soon he was closeted with him.

Information has been received here to-day, Mr. Dalton," said the sergeant "relating to the disappearance of a young man of good social standing. He has been missing since the ninth of tbe month. You reported a murder on that night. We therefore wish you to state all you know of tbe case."

As Mr. Dalton knew very little of the matter, the interview was far from satisfactory, but the sergeant politely thanked the young man, and apologized for the unceremonious detention. 'Please step with me into the adjoining room," he said.

Complying with this requent, James Dalton found there a pale laced young woman of about twenty-three years of age, and a little boy with a pretty faoe

At a glance, he saw that they were either mother and son, or sister and brother.

These, sir," said the sergeant of police, "are relatives of the missing man, who would like an escort back to their home, wbioh is in Brooklyn. If you would be so kind, and have the time to spare, you would, I know, confer a favor upon the lady by seeing her safe thoro

James Dalton's kind, sympathetic heart was deeply touched by the beautiful but sad face before him, and atonce, despite the lady's protest, insisted upon accompanying her.

When they reached the lady's home, he would have left her at the door, but sbe begged that he would come in and have a cup of coffee, as supper was just being laid.

He would have declined, but the little boy took him by tbe Sand and looked up into his face.* "I like yoa," said the little fellow, "and you must come in—you must!" "Well, then, my boy, just long enough to drink the coffee, for I must be going back, as it is getting dark."

He allowed tbe child to lead him into tbe neat and handsomely furnished drawing room, while the woman closed the outer door and then rang for tbe servant.

The boy clambered eagerly up on James Dalton's knee and placed his little arms about his neck with a wistful look.

You look just like my papa," he mur mured—"oh, so much like my dear

Bertie," admonished the lady, "don't speak bis name!" Then a flood of tears choked her utterance, and she bid her face in her hands, sobbing like a child.

The scene was exceedingly painful, and one so new to the young man that he scercely knew what to say. He looked first at the boy, then at the young widow.

Thus tbe three sat for some minutes, not a sound breaking the stillness of the room.

The lady was the first to break the silence. "This is his portrait," she said, pointing to an oil painting over tbe mantel.

James Dalton bad noticed the picture on his entrance into the room. He now gaz9d long and earnestly upon the features. "A handsome face," he said asdibly, and, with tbe obild in his arms, he walked over to the mantel and took a closer look at tbe features "and a well executed portrait. Tbe artist's initials only are here. Madam, may I ask wbo painted It?" "A Mr. Suydam, of New York." the lady replied. "He was a friend of Henry's, I think, for be called here one evening, along while ago."

The servant now announced sapper, and tbe three persons so strangely brought together descended to tbe dining room, the boy clinging to Mr. Dalton's hand. "Madam," said James Dalton, cheerfully, as they sat down to the table, "yoa mast not be downhearted. Yoar husband may net be dead. It is no nnusual thing for a business man to be called suddenly away. Perhaps he is oat of tbe city." "Ah, sir, that is not at all likely," replied the lady, with a bitter smile. "Henry's business was not such as to make that necessary, bat, in any such event, be could have sent me word. You seek to comfort me, and I thank yoa, bat no one can convince me that my husband has not either been murdered, or

She paused suddenly and set down her nntasted coffee with trembling hand.

She changed tbe conversation, and began talking of society and tbe pleasares of the winter season, laughing as sbe recalled some ha morons event. Her fece was flashed, and her man near wild.

James Dalton immediately excused himself, ami rose to depart. Tbe lady accompanied blm to the door, after a moment spent in extricating her child's hand from *»%. "I am extremely obliged to you, tit, for yoar kindness," she said. "The ser­

geant is an acquaintance of onr family, and he was evidently looking to my welfare when he requested yon to see me safe borne. It was unnecessary, bat I am jast as thankful. Yoa can, however, do me a great favor by watching for news of Hesry, and, should fortune favor you, please call at once. Here Is my card I shall be ready to receive you at any time convenient to yourself."

Her cheeks were white now and her eyes laden with tears. "Yes, do come!" pleaded tbe child, "I like you so mnchl"

By force the little fellow was drawn away from tbe young man, and the latter stood In the open street. "Am I dreaming?" he muttered. "What will be my next wonderful experience?"

AB if In reply to bis question, as he walked toward the oorner, a carriage came dashing down tbe street, followed by a crowd, shouting and yelling in a manner calculated to frighten still more the terrified horses. A runaway team no driver, tbe reins trailing along tbe ground.

James Dalton sprang Into the middle of the street, and waived bis hand aloft, to frighten tbe maddened creatures back. His action caused them to veer to one side, and tbe carriage, whirling into the gutter, struck a tree with terrible force. Tbe door was shivered to atoms, and the form of a woman was hurled out upon the sidewalk.

But sbe did not strike the flagging, for James Dalton sprang forward and caught her in his arms. She came with such force that he was thrown against an iron railing back of bim, and his hand was badly lacerated against its sides.

The horses dashed madly on, but were opped ere they had procaeded another block.

The young man lifted the fainting woman toward the street lamp. He was surprised to find that it was the same woman whom be had met with the keen eyed man two days previous. She was toautiful even in the pallor of fright.

With the assistance of an officer, he conveyed her to the nearest drug store, where she soon revived under the attention of the doctor in charge.

Upon reviving, she looked about confusedly till her eyes lighted upon James Dalton, when she smiled sweetly. "Was it you, sir, who saved me?",

James Dalton bowed. "Are you injured* madam?" he asked. "Not at all—only frightened," she said, shuddering. "I will return home at once," she added, rising- "I cannot express my gratitude, sir, for your exertness that has savad my life. May I ave your arm? Thanks!" "I am at your service, madam," and be aided her unsteady steps. "Shall I not see you to your home—or do I intrude?"

This woman's beauty was fascinating —she was handsomer than even the magnificent Miss Ovington, bat of a different type—just such a beauty as drives men's reason to the four winds and renders them imbecile.

Again the lady smiled sweetly. "Your company, sir, would reassure me," she said, "for I tremble like an aspen—tbe shock was so dreadful!"

Mr. Dalton now began to speculate on the relationship of this woman with tbe keen eyed man with whom he had seen her in'Now York.

This man had evidently been con versing with her on the murder of some one, and yet she did not seem a wicked woman, nor a woman who would be privy to another's wickedness. What, then, oould she have to do with the keen eyed man?

She ohatted vivaciously on the way home, and impressed him as a most wonderfully agreeable creature

When they arrived at the house opposite the little wooden church, she preceded bim up the broad garden path and rang the bell twice, with a quick, peculiar jerk, that escaped her escort's notice.

The room into wbioh he was shown was of maryelous richness. The carpet was of heavy Turkish make, into which the feet sank noiselessly the chairs and Bettees were of luxurious plush, the curtains of the finest fabric, and the paintings and engravings masterpieces of art. "I shall say nothing ol my miraculous escape, Mr.

The lady paused as if waiting for him to volunteer his name. "Mr. Dalton." "I shall say nothing of my escape, Mr. Dalton, and therefore will call none of the family In to reiterate my thanks. My carelessness would receive a severe reprimand, and I am very sensitive. Are you fond of music?" "Passionately, Miss

Mr. Dalton followed the young woman's example, and stopped to have the blank in his speech filled.

She laugbed merrily as she seated her self at the piano and honored him with her name—Celeste Van Duyne. "I will endeavor to sing a very pretty ballad in my own hu.mble manner Mr. Dalton," sbosaid.

In rich, silvery tones, sbe sang the affecting song "Then You'll Remember Me."

James Dalton sat enrapt until she began tbe last verse, when he rose and walked over to the piano.

Beautiful, Miss Van Duyae!" he exclaimed. as sbe finished, and turned her lace toward bim suffused with blushes—

Beautiful! You are an excellent songstress May I request something of a religious character? Your voioe is well adapted to that class of music, and there is one piece of which I am extremely fond. Will you favor me with "Vital Spark of Heavenly Flame?"

Miss Van Duvne's color changed slightly, and a serious, pained look took tbe place of tbe lovely rose tint, then fled, almost as quickly as it bad come. "If I knew tbe air, certainly," she replied, "but, ss I do not, I trust yoa will excuse me."

Sbe continued playing and ainglng at his request for nearly an bour, when James Dalton bade her good evening, with a feeling be would have called madness some time before. "Sbe is unmarried, and has asked me to call again!" he muttered as he closed tbe gate,

from think of tbe keen eyi conversed with Miss Van Duyne on so horrible a topic astbo marder of abaman being.

CHAPTER XII.

Is SKAKCHIJSU FOR A CM7K.

General Granby Dumont consulted his lawyers upon the extraordinary soene which had taken place in tbe empty house in tbe court near Fourteenth Street, bat these gentlemen, clever and experienced as they were, coald do nothing for bim.

The house had been examined at their direction, and tbe panels of the room in whicb the General bad seen tbe shadowy form of the woman had been Bounded, but with no result. There was a trap door in tbe ceiling, bat there was no visible opening in tbe wall and it was apparently through the wall that tbe General bad seen tbe woman disappear.

Tbe affair waa baried in mystery, and tbe attorneys, sound men of business,

were inclined to think that General Dumont bad been deluded by some fever Isb dream.

Tbe conduct of Maud Ovington bad entirely set at rest any faint suspicion which Granby Dumont might for a mo ment have entertaining respecting her How could be doubt one so bright and beautitul? Was it not a sin to doubt tbe innocence of so fair and lovely a creature? "Her angel face seemed to reproach me for my mad folly," said the General, as he reflected upon the interview between Maud and himself. "But I will show her that I can trust her, I will prove to her that I am not so base as to suffer myself to be influenced by a vile conspiracy against our happiness."

To the surprise of Miss Ovington, Granby Dumont waited upon her father and begged as an especial favor to himself that, instead of being deferred until Bpring, the marriage should take place immediately. "But, my dear Granby," exclaimed Mr. Ovington, "surely you would not wish such an important oeremony to take place now! The season Is not yet set in." "No matter," replied General Dumont "I care not how quietly our union is celebrated. I wish for no gaudy display it is foreign to my republican ideas, and I have an especial reason for wishing to make Maud my own without an hour's delay." "But why so, Granby?" "Because there are wretches 60' base as to ask me to doubt her. When sbe is my wife, they will scarcely dare to visit their vile malice upon her." "Yoa area noble fellow, Granby!" exclaimed Mr. Ovington, with emotion, "and I ought to be grateful to Providence for such a son-in-law. But who can have dared to traduce my daughter? What wretch can there be vile enough to be the enemy of one so lovely and innocent?" "Ay, sir, there is the secret," answered Granby. "It is her beauoy that has doubtless made her enemies. No hatred is so dire as that which is born of envy. Say that you will let me make her mine without an hour's unnecessary delay." "I love you too well to refuse you anything," replied Mr. Ovington. "Win her consent to this hurried union, and I promise you mine."

Tbe General had little difficulty in prevailing upon Maud to comply with bis request.

A crimson flush mounted to her delicate face, and alight of triumph flashed from her eyes, as she beard his prayer.

For a few moments she affected to oppose his wishes, then, yielding with a grace wbioh made her lovelier than ever, sbe murmured sweetly: "How can I deny you, Granby, when I love you so dearly?"

Tbe General was enraptured with her tender words. 'Ah, dearest," he exclaimed, proudly, "if you have secret enemies, I will rove to tbem that love is stronger than ate!"

When Granby Dumont left Mr. Ovington's bouse, Maud Ovington rang tbe bell, and ordered the servant wbo answered her summons to send William Gorton to her. 'I shall be bis wife—his wealthy wife —sooner than I bad expected!" she murmured. Who will dare assail me then?"'

The door was cautiously opened, and William Gorton entered with a soft footfall, which made no sound upon tbe carpet. "You desired to see me, madam," be said, respectfully. "Yes lam abont to be marriedmuch sooner than I bad expected.'' "Immediately?" "Yes, almost immediately." "You will be good enough, madam, to transfer me from my present service to that of General Dumont?" asked tbe coachman. "You will be transferred to my service." answered Miss Ovington "aud I shall be your pay-mistress. You will find me a liberal one." "You are very good, madam. Is there anything olse?" "Yes—those letters."

The ooaebman shook his head. "Tbey must be bad, William Gorton, at any sost, they must be bad! There is no peace for me on this earth while those letters are la existence—above all, while they are in the possession of another. If tbey were not upon the person of Clarence Suydam, on tbe night of—on the night of tbe business which I entrusted to you, tbey must have been la the possession of some one else—of Clarice Suydam, perhaps. I suspect that

gear?

irl—I suspect her, Wlllam—do you Those letters must be found. There are twelve of tbem—twelve letters, for each of which I will give you five hundred dollars. Will that sum tempt you to find tbem?" it will tempt me to do man,

One of these guests was Mr. James Dalton, who had become acquainted with ex-Congressman Ovington at an art exhibition, and bad been immediately taken into favor.

He sat nearly tbe whole evening In a position wheje he could easily watch tbe lovely Maud,

Late In tbe evening, William Gorton entered tbe room carrying a packet ol music, which he gave to Miss Ovington.

As tbe coachman delivered tbe parcel into tbe bands of bis mistress, wbo was seated at the piano, tbe eatrle eye of James Dalton perceived blm stoop over her and whisper a few word? to her. He was near enough to catch the import of those words.

I have a letter for yoa," tbe man murmured. Soon after this, James Dal ten left tbe drawing room and, descending tbe broad staircase, softly crossed tbe Sjall below.

One of tbe servants tbere assembled advanced to bim to ask whose carriage be should call.

Nons at present," replied Mr. Dalton. "I want to speak to you." He quickly drew tbe man aside, sad, pointing to William Gorton, wbo was standing some distance away, be wbisp0ltd "Take me to that man's room, and then yoa go and send bim tbere, and I will give you a five dollar note for your trouble." "Certainly, sir," replied tbe servant. "Step this way, sir, but I

the foot of the stairs be stopped to get lamp. "Bring a dark lantern," said the tist "It will sorve my purpose best, pe~ baps." "But, sir——" "Do as I tell you," interrupted Mr. Dalton, firmly, "and I will double yot reward."

The man hastily bowed and obeyed/l leading the way to a small, plainly fur^l nished chamber at tbe very top of the] house. "What am I to say to Gorton, Kir?" hfi asked, as he left the room. "Tell him that a gentleman wisbea Hf: see him."

The man descended the staircase. I Five minutes later another step wasl heard upon the stairs.

James Dalton darkened the lantern, and, as William Gorton entered the room, he was met by a well aimed blow, which flung him, stunned aud unoon-t soious, upon tbe floor, stunned and uu-' conscious tbe screen from before tbei lantern, the self-oonstltnted detective^ examined the ooaohman's pockets, and* in one found a letter.

He tore this letter open, and, bending' over the lantern,examined its contents.^ [TO BB OONTINTJKD.]

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Kid ney-Wort acts first by overcoming in tbe mildest manner ait tendency to I constipation theu, by its great toniG and invigorating properties, it restores to bealth the debilitated an 4 weakened parts. We have hundreds of certified cures, wbere all else have failed. Use it and suffer no longer

CATARRH

IS IT A E

mHOSE who have suffered from the various and, complicated forma or dlaeuo usnmed by Catarrh, and havo trlod many physicians and remedies without relief or oare, await the aniwor to this Question with couslderable anxiety. And well they may for no disease that can be mentioned is so universally proyalont and «o destructtvo to health as Catarrh. Bronchlttr. Asthma, Coughs, and serious cquently fatal affsotlons of tho lungs follow.

IT instances, a caso of simple but uoRlected n. Other sympathetic affections such as

and frequently fatal In many Catiirrn.

V41IM1

deafness, Tmpftlre^"oyeslRhtiand loss of sense ot smell, may be rsferrca to as minor but nevertheless serious results of neglected Catarrh, bad enoupa In themselves, but aa nothing compared with thai dangerous affections of tbe throat and lungs likely to follow. rf

IT CAN BE CURED.

If

can bo cured. There Is no doubt about it. The immediate relief afforded by SAWVOBD'S lUxti OAI* CUBX FOR CATARRH is but N slight evidenoe oi what may follow a persistent uso of this remedy,

the cntlro membranous linings of the hea* are cleansed and purified. Constitutionally its ao«

healed: 1 tion is that of a powerful purifying agont, destroy intr lit Its courso through the system the acta poison, the destructive agent in catarrhal diseases.

A COMPLICATED CASE.

Gentlemen,—My case is briefly as follows I hart bad Catarvh for ten years^cach year with IncrM* lng sovority For nine years I bad not breathed through one nostril. I had dronpinss In the throat, a very had cough, asthma ao bad as to bo obliged to take arensdy for it at night beforo being able to lis down ond sleep, and a constant dull pain in m» bead. My head waa at times so full of catarrhal matter as to injure my sensei of hearing and compel mo to get np several times In tho nlgnt to clear It and my throat before I could sleep. Every one of these distressing symptoms has disappeared undec tho UPO of not quite three bottles of SAXTOXD RADICAL CUR*. My hearing Is fully restored. have no asthmatlo symptoms, no cough, no droppines In tho throat.no headache, and In every way better than I have been for years. 1 could ftel the effects of tho CIRA* on my appetite, on my kldnsye, and, in fact, every port of my system. What fcai been done In my case Is wholly the cffcct of the

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She dismissed him with a haughty gesture of bar band, and retired to her own apartments.

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Tbe man conducted JtnMi Dalton across the hall to the servant's stairway which was at the back of tbe bouse. At

Very respectful^,

FITOUBUBO, Oct.!«. IndorBed I hereby certl., the KADIOAI# CURB of me, and from tlmo to time familiar with his case. I believe bis state-

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made inc.. menr. to he true In every particular. FITOUBUBO, Oct. M. AS. P. DERBY.

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