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was relief to her. when she saw that he
intended to carry her home. Had he cho-
sen any other direction. she must have
submitted, for she was helpless IN his hands.
They had travelled nearly IAN hour IN silence,
when Hlnmau suddenly checked his horse.
and taking her hand IN his, said
Miss Suhcatc. my sweet Grace. look
upon mc-I have pcrtorn' your conditions
your cousin is free when am to claim
my lovely reward"
Then it ,cas all false. and you have for
sworn exclaimed The wre'ched gltlt"ar'ng
her hands from his grasp, aud looking
around the lonely spot. as IT for help.
Enman lorclbly relook her hand Let
us understand each other he SAID s'erny:
Il will tot be tr,hrd Withhold you not
promise to give yourself N marriage To me.
immcd latcIv after he liberation of Henry
Blair. on condition that | would absent
myself or refuse 10 give evidence against
to the letter.
'Oh, no. mol never dreamed that you
could swear falsely on'y asked absence,
not pctiury-noi perjury
'One,QucsliUn Miss Surrogate and have
done-nre you prepared III fulfil your prom
lse tn be nine three days 'rom tins ?-ihe
certificate of the town clerk Is in my pock-
ct do not shrink and shudder as # ! were
reptile. but answer me
What can say ?--how can act I" she
exclaimed, wtpgng her hands, and weep
lnp bitterly, will nothing soften you p
have money-aIas no. have given that to
l.. i 4.
am alone, parent less why do you seek me?
--mv heart il wlihcred nD--sorrow has
blghicd mel never can love aught earth.
" again. Take me home | cuitcnt you--
leave me to spend my humble aud sorrow
fol life alone. TIL | can lie down by my
father grave, and be ut rest do this, and
] viii bless you; but. oh do not drive me
TO the deadly sin OF marrying yoI unIovod
of wedding one perjured before heaven !.
Human gazed cody on the beautiful
creature. rs she uttered this rapid and pas
slonac appeal. With strong de'ermna.
ton, he kept down the expression of NOR.
titled pride, which rose to his lips, when
she SAID tina, she could rot love him; bu,
the blood in spite of his thnrls rushed
over his forehead, at the close Of this
speech
1T is we'll he said, i have your answer;
and. gathering up the relns he de llbera'eIy
turned his horses head, and drove back
towards Paris.
Why do you turn back' inquired Grnce
limidly.
TO unsay the oath you complain of--tht
murderer shall not escape me.
,
% went the horse ; his every foot fa|
came like keel to he heart Of the tor
tured girl. The village spires were be
coming more distinct each moment; dis
'ant shouts, and he hum of many voices
were on the air. Slowly, she reached on
her hand, and grasped The reins. 4 prom
lse, SAID she, in husky whisper.
Human turned his horse.
Poor Grace Suihgalc; she li,le knew
that our laws permit ol 30 second trial 70
the same offence, or that James lllnma
would as soon have thrust his hand INTO
heated furnace, as to have acknowledge
his recent perjury; but It malered not, sh
was in the paw OF The lion.
Nancy. will you draw the curlain?--
would not look on my fathers grave to
night said Grace Su'hgate, sorrowfully
rs The nlmb'e fingers OF her friend wer
huslly twnlng punk wreath among he
black tresses, preparatory to the bridal.
Nancy stepped lightly across the parlor
and drew the curtain. then returning. sh
said, Come now. Grace, took IN The glass
and see if hav'n' fixed yon up little
1T is very pretty SAID Grace, going t
the glass, and smiling sad smile Of pal len
endurance j could wear this, or any thing
Nancy to please You
That's my own sweet sister, excaime
Nancy. kissing her gally.
'Sister--oh yes, yen have been NOR
:han that TO me, Nancy
Not that but my real sister, replied tn
happy girl, clasprng her hand over tt
brides neck, and looking rogulshly int
her eyes.
Grace turned away to hide The angus
OF her heart. Nancy thought her frler
had strange way OF being happy, for 81
had no idea that any one could be OF herwls
on her wedding night.
Grace never did laugh and talk lL
other folks she SAID To herself, as ST
stood by the glass, twisting her own brig
cnrls round Der fingers, and arranging the
about her rosy face; but her thoughts sol
took new direction.
Don't you think it odd that james did,
ask father and marin to the wedding ?--I'
sure don't see what makes hun so prlva
about it; don't suppose father won
come, for he's too SICK but should ha
thought brother night have asked him.