against herself. Murder and then suicide, eh, my young friend?"
Felix's prehensile fingers grasped his arm.
"Maestro! Maestro!" he cried. "You forget! I love the girl—I desire her! You have promised me that she should be my wife!"
Maquarri brushed him off.
"Your wife to testify against you as accessory to a murder, eh?" he snarled.
Felix quivered, all his desire for Joan unleashed.
"But I must have her," he gasped. "For months I have held back, not daring to oppose your plans, or my own desperate need of money, but it has only been possible because of your promise!"
Maquarri's flat tones broke in on Felix’s rage.
"Must it be marriage?" he asked meaningly.
Felix grasped his intent, and made an impatient gesture.
"I must have her! I must have her!" he repeated. "You promised that I should have her!"
"Well, then," said Maquarri, coming to a sudden decision, "you shall have her, but for how long, who shall say? But, mind you, not until after the uncle has been removed and we have carried off the treasure."
[TO BE CONCLUDED]
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