You know, her husband was murdered." [Illustration: "He soon felt that he was under control"] "No, I did not!" I exclaimed, in surprise.

"I knew he was not living--but murdered! That is dreadful! How did that happen ?" "Nobody knows," she answered.

"They had not been married very long--I do not know how long--when he was killed.

He went to New York on business by himself, and did not come back.

They were searching for him days and days--ever so long, and they could find no clew.