The Council of Twelve
The Council of Twelve By Frank L. Packard From the Fonds of Frank L. Packard at the Library and Archives, Canada. First published [Richard Marters], (ss) Gunter’s Magazine Feb 1908. For Stillwoods.Blogspot.Ca December 2018. Though the morning repast that James set before his master was no whit less tempting, the table appointments in no particular less dainty or inviting, and James’ own attentions even more pronounced than usual, Marters toyed with his breakfast. The morning’s mail beside his plate was mostly unopened. The task had been halted before it was fairly begun by the very strange epistle that had lain almost at the top of the pile. He had spread the letter open before him to read and re-read it with a puzzled expression on his face that now and then deepened into a frown. Finally, he pushed back his plate and, gathering up his mail, passed from the...