White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-03
CHAPTER x.
rue DOCTOR IN A RAGE.

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At eight o'clock, P. n, on the day o
Mrs. Gastone's departure, DR.. Boyd re-
turned as usual to his rooms. His sur,
prise and rage at finding them vacant,
may be more easily imagined than de.
scribed. He sought through every apart
ment, but the conviction was only con-
6rmed that Bella had indeed deserted him
with mi and Emily. And yet she had
taken nothing. Her clothes, the furni-
ture, all remained as usual even a ia
vorite volume lay open upon her work
table, and beside it an unfinished garment.
At last the absence Of the silver was dis
covered.
"Blood and thunder p exclaimed he.
"She has indeed left me she, for whom
l have played the hypocrite. Yes, that
is the worst of it. l, who knew myself
TO be so vile-so degraded a villain, have
in her presence affected goodness nearly
angelic, did it really exist. VIVA, a fool
l have been to leave her for hours, days
and nights l might have known that
she, who once deserted q husband and
child, would leave me. in turn. And
now let me calculate. No doubt, disturb
ed by my harshness and GOODNESS for
some weeks past, she has, during my alb
sence. admitted some other lover. Death
and confusion Yes, and even now to-
gether they may be triumphing over me,
the CALLED and cheated man. But / will
seek her out. Yes, even from the grasp
of her furious husband will force her,
and dearly shall she pay for this act l
have loved her better than 1 ever loved
any one, and as well As / am capable of
loving-but now-all is changed. Hence
forth, let the direst hate urge me on
Once more in my power, she shall feel
that she has trsnsgressed. l will show
no mercy. The child care not for she
was a useless membranes, but Bella
Bella, beware (! No power shall shield
you from me. From this day you have
created for yourself an enemy as untiring
in his exertions to injure you as he will
be ingenious in this method of so doing.
The pretty Emily, she has no doubt car
ried off too. Though timid and gentle
as bird, she is nevertheless so fresh and
sweet, that she is quite novelty. One
likes to conquer such. Besides, when
grew tired of Bella, she would have been
something to me. She cannot easily for
get me. 1 will have her yet :" and he
continued striding up and down the apart
ment with wild and impatient steps, oc-
casionally stopping short. muttering be.
tween his teeth, or striking his clenched
hand against table, chair or wall. From
this state OF phrenzy he was aroused by q
low, peculiar tap at the door. An angry
expression disfgured bis eountenancs as
he opened the door, and catching a
glimpse of his visitor, said
"You are imprudent in coming here,
Barnard nevertheless all happens right
this time /; come in. want you"
The person addressed entered the room.
with a bold, naughty air. He was scarce.
ly eighteen years of age, but a full devel-
opment of form and features, with much
natural dignity, gave him the appearance
Of being older. His countenance was
expressive of fearless, daring and deep af-
fection-a consciousness of real worth
and present degradation. His large head
and full, broad chest indicated intellectu-
al power, while reeklessness of appear
ance. proved that few, if any. of his tai
ents were turned to good account. His
powerful figure was envelopsd in dark
pants, a gray, loose coat, q common vest,
and q small red shawl tied about bis neck
An enormous quantity Of coarse, dark
hair was suffered to fall around the face
and half hide his bold and manly beauty.
Upon entering the parlor Of DR.. Boyd.
he had cast around him q hssty but
searching glance. but not seeing whom or
what he wished, quietly took the chair
the Doctor had showed towards him. &
II have looked for you all day, Cat
rine," said the young man, addressing
DR.. B. with another Of his many appel :.
latives. "but not finding you, ventured
here
"And supposing you had met ladies
here instead of me ?" inquired his COM
panion. looking very fierce as he remem-
bered Why the ladies were not here.
Bernard replied carslessly, h" o, / should
have apologizsd for laundering TO the
wrong door and gone away bat ] knew
you we're alone, or should not have tres
passed on such ground" and he glanced
at the still open shutters. 6 The Doctor
hastily closed them. and turning q keen,
searching glance on Bernard, uttered the
single syllable: ,,-v s-r ~,
-aWell % .-.-.f-5r -.-.a.r,-T-.s-
"All is finished and safe" was the
reply. sal .,.fr,T ~.
Having related his plan Of operations.
Bernsrd drew from beneath his ample
eoaE bundle of bills, and a purse con-
tanning gold and silver. With some con-
versation they divided it between them.
DR.. Boyd was well satisfied. and deposit
ed his portion-by far the largest--in his
wallet Demands remained upon the ia
bic untouched. Apparently, he disdain-
ed to use what at so much labor be had
procured. ~ = ~
o"RsAdy for another job. Bernard p
Well, hereit is, When waiting in the
street tor me. have you never seen ;loun-
ging about the windows and playing
with,a child.,a young girl with black
hair aud eyes, and a Light graceful 6g-
ure 2"