Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-31
CHAPTER VI.
A ToMAN'S S REVENGE.

4 year later. Let US look once more into
the little room occuped.by the copyst, whom
We introduced to our readers in the first chap
ter
The room is as dark and dismal as il used 10
be. The same scany furniture was arranged
along the walls. In chair beside the table
sat Jacob. The pen had fallen from his hand
aud he was evidently thinking iutently upon
some subject. He was dressed better than
when We first saw him. This was doubtless
the result OF his improved fortunes, for Ger
aid had paid him The sum which he had nrom.
Sed III the event OF his success. The woman
whom we have MENTIONED, was sitting moodiy
b. Tie f:c, her hand resting on her knees.
'Jocob,' SAID She, at length, advancing to-
wards him, and laying ker hand upon his arm,
4 wish YOU would iet me have some money!
Money! What for? he asked, turning
suddenly round.
'To procAre suitable clothing. With these
rags am ashamed 10 venture out in the
streets
Il have no money said the copyist, turning
coldIy away. Besides it IS besl for such as
yoH to keep aloof from the sight Of men,
Jacob said the woman, il is very well for
you, who have made me what am, 10 speak
OF my degradation. Money know you have,
and demand share ofit.'
Demand know have money what do
you mean 2 asked jacob, startled.
NO matter; | want Sonc.'
'And you can't have it,
Beware Of refusing me. II may be the
worse for YOU
He looked searchingly into her face as if 10
Learn whether she had reason TO sneak thus.
but, IN moment, deciding it to be mere wo.
manly Uravado, he resumed his look of COM
poSure and replied -
Your conduct of late, Margaret, has led me
10 hasten step which have long had in con-
temptation. We have lived together lonp
enough. Our tempers are incompatible, and
we had better part. You may 20 your way.
and will go mine
The woman TUNED pale, and caught con,
vuISlvely at the table for support.
DO you mean what you say p she inquired
in an unsteady voice.
"l Go, most postirely.'
'And you wish me 10 leave YOU .
q do,' said Jacob composedly.
'And after ali that have been to Won. said
Margaret, you would let me 90 THUS p
'As TO what on yhave been to me- said Ja-
cob, Struggling lis shoulders, and smiling
slightly, the least said about that the better
on needn't 60 TIL 10 morrow, however,
jacob Wynne,' said the woman, in tone
OF suppressed violence, 'you have heaped in
suits upon me unll can no longer bear them.
Not an hour longer will stay beneath this
root. but mark my word, ele week passes
You Shal feel my revenge.
She passed 10 the door and walked out into
the night. Jacob after q momenary uncom-
Portable sensation produced by the words, Sc
cured the door, muttering 10 himself -
well she's wei rid of, at all events"
That night, as Edgar Aubrey sat in his room
knock was heard, and in obedience to his
loudly uttered 'come in woman, pale and
haggard, and in dSordered attire, entered.
Have you business with NE p inquired Ed
gar, startled at the appanion.
Il have, and must be brief in telling it.
You have lost an estate. You see | know
your story. What shall be my reward if i
succeed in regaining i: for you p
Forgiveness If you were guilty agent in
wrestling It from NE, and comfortable p,ovi-
sion for YOURSELF"
IL is enough said tie woman, waving
her hand. 4 had no par; in taking it FROM
you, but am in want, and q comfortable pro-
VISION is wLat nced. About year since,
young mon brought 10 the room Of conyrst a
Will, which Uy promise of large reward, he
Caused 10 he copied, with a substitution of
names, thus causing himself 10 be declared
heir 10 large estate. The parties Thought
hey were nperceived-but they were msta
zen. Through creyice in the door, behind
Sh'ch l was conceded, | saw everything
Need say that the young man was
GERALD AUBREY? ? exclaimed Edgar, start
Eg 10 his feet.
you are riSht,' said the woman.
And The copyisl2'
he was something 10 me-he II nothing
low.'
You Shall not repent this act of Kindness
ala EdgaL pressing piece of gold into
er hand. Come 10 me tomorrow mom-
ng, and tins matter shall be si1ed 10 The bot
om' lave, from the first suspected that
here was Nillainy perpe,rated in this affair,
ma now am determined it shall be brought
o light.
The mex! day at The wOmsn's suggestion,