Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-09-18

| "eiSHt upon nlm from ue urSt! And now,
when fortune, happiness, were at his feet-when
he had the power to resume his position in soci-
cty. and stand forth among the Inagnates of the
land, he was rather to suf'r her to lead him 10
destruction! The cast was in his own hands.
One crime is the parent Of another, as surely as
the thunder-elap follows the lightning. The evil
deed that would reach the light must be masked
by something darker. The more Belwood re-
iectei, the more was he convinced. on weighing
all the circumstances, that assurance rendered
doublv sure was his only safe course She must
leave Europe, or--perish!
It had come to that And what, after all, did
it amount to-what risk did it involve compared
with what was at stake? 1t was but one step.
and that, if taken resolutely, and with proper
precautions, would secure every thing. In his
situation, even discovery would not be worse
than inaction, and discovery was the last conse-
quence to be expected. No one, thanks 10 mea-
sures he had adopted, knew Of Hclen's retreat, or
his connection with her; and thus no suspicion
could fall upon him.
The night was growing late, when wrapped in
huge pilot coat. with his face unified in scarf
and travelling cap pulled over his brow, he pre-
sented himself at the villa, and oa knocking, was
admitted by Helen.
'How long is it since YOU have taken to an
swer the door yourself?' he demanded, as he pre-
ceded her into the inner room. in order, though
he coalectured the truth, to ascertain that they
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Helen in calm voice. wh ch he could not help
thinking unusual, explained the arrangement she
had thought it necessary to make.
Il wish you would always act in the same SEN
sible way,' returned Bewoed, resolved in the
first place TO try the effect of little wheedlng.
You can be discreet enough when you choose ::
and, Heaven knows, there was never time We
had more occasion for discretion
He paused abruptly; there was something in
her manner. despite its strange quietness and ap-
athy-periaps this very appearance-.hat alarm
ed him. Colld il be that the charge hanging
over him had originated with her? Instantly
the dark suspicion flashed through his mind. but
recollecting that no particulars had transpred at
the police court--that in fact at presen. all was
mere rumor, he as quickly discarded it, Still
she might have heard, by some means or other,
OF what had been going on f; and though anxious
10 approach the subject, he was puzzled and en-
| barrassei.
You're sulking, suppose? p he said, at length.
'loa intend to give Yourself airs, now Pm down
how I've got the whole world to contend with
'You can not think that of me, Charles. when
have done so much to prove nv devotion to
yoa. aud AIN ready to do 80 much more.'
| More, are yon? Egan, if its OF piece with
that you've done already, III ralner not have any
more. Bat don't want to get up scene. I've
been little too rough with you. | know rough
er than was at all iustifabie. ami am sorry it
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raised my hand TO You.'
| DO moi think of that. It was voar words
that wounded me, Charles. only aasay those
worisr
'Wnat words what are you driving al ? said
| Be!wooi, though her meaning was obvious
enough IF | called you any names. tell Won
regret it. You doni make any allowance for nv
| sItuatlon--for nav worried feelings. You don't
thihk what confo1nded bore il is: in snch a
state of affairs, to find ones self tied hand and
foot to ,najless, misery stricken woman. hang
ing on Won like an Incubus woman who
| tt4s.sts and opposes, and sinks ma.ssfCr IL my
hands We're only free. | could manage TO keep mp
alone. Yes, this Is what get from yol, at the
very moment, too, that am denying and Grip
ping myself 10 provide for yol.'
Can you say this deliberately. from voar
heart, Charles? Bat am stunning subject
more important and urgent, which we must come
to al iast--and why not a; once In word, |
know Won wish me to leave England
Obi yoa do?' said Belwooi, with feisncl
| sang-froid.
Yes was the reply. q know. too, why you
hegnied me into clandestine marriage, why you
induced me TO leave the protection of my friends,
why YOU have immured me ever since in sec!u-
son. You wished to repadiate me-
'indeedn
Il am willing to leave you, Charles. since you
desire it. but let ne first secure your safety.
can. and will save Won. but ! must also save
| her.
what the devil are you talking about p de-
manded Belwooi turning purple with anger
Are YOU mad, or only dreaming'
sNeither. am more composed and more reso'v-
ed than ever was before-resove to act right
fully. though II should cost me my life. You
have married Miss Clinton'-Belwood's eyes
) flashed tire-'you have married her, but she is
not your wife. You shall not make her a sacri
| fce.'
Bewood laushed-a demoniacal laugh, which
at auo'her time. when unsupported by the strong
est feelings of natare. outraged in their most sa
cred aspirations. would have made Helen shud
der.
Upon nv life this is too goodr' he c, led
You think yourself an njuved innocent now,
dare sav--a perfect Harmione. You are the rea
Mrs Grundy, l. is to yon am to be bound ane
soldered--to you, or to the chain of feon.-
When will yoa awake up from our decisions p
But it is perhaps after all Of little consequence
Miss Clinton, as you are pleased to call her, viii
not be easily influenced by cast off mistress
A slight tint rose to Helen,s cheek, like shad
= ow on marble. but beyond that she showed ~
sign of resentment. 'Only let me see yoa in safe
ty.' she said, and her mind shall be at rest.
A will give her this And she held out foide,
: paper.
r .IIa., exclaimed Beiwo stamping his foo
as he perceived, BY one furious glance that It wa
certificate of his first marriage, 'Helcat! devil
| Nusie Iou SCt tpo' -Ahu 'o'N 'AS Fafe
c , into shredS.
, Helen was overwhelmed by this ottbnrst.
t oh, do not be so violentr she exclaimed
a sinking on her knees, lyon cannot undo what i
t past. Charles it is irrevocabe. do not say
$ TO serve myself: do not think Or care for my
S self. wish only 10 preserve your innocent vic
a tiu-to preserve YOU from heinous, deadly sin
d 'StlenceH exclaimed Bewood. Answer IN
;, one question-yes or no! Will you 60 TO Anne
e rica, as proposed, or not?
$ i will 20, If You insist upon it; but lei me
4 assured first that you are out OF danger. Oh
do not barden me with new anguish. Do nc
Y after my life of suffering, make me an accom-
: pice in crime
o In short,' said Belwood, slowly, and in
Y voice hoarse with fury, 'you refuse to go?'
IS Il cannot-I must not go till
d Bat be had flung himself upon her. CT
i which his clenched hand was unable to repres
- followed there was a low, gurglng, thrilhn
noise; convulsive throe; and she fell bac
IS heavily. A fearful cash in her throat roure
z forth pool of blood c'otting her dishevelle
: hair. and still bosom. r,st before swelling WI,
: the breath of life. Helen Belwood, so long Il
e prey of despair, rested at last.
a. Balwoo,, bent over her for moment-pale ar
mo;ioniess, and stark as herself. Then, with a
a, murdeyers terrors, he suddenly started up, al
t, darted a. glance round. An exclamation
y horror broke from him, as, with pang not
lg be conceived, he beheld man peering in at Il
lie door.