The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-10-11
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CHAPTER XVI. ul
" | would ho yirtpous for my own sake,
though nobody were 60 know IL as | would
be clean for my own sake though nobody
were 20 soe me '--SiIArTRsnugY.
Gena quickly caught up her travel.
ing mantle, throwing it over her Shout
ders to hide her negiige appearance.
In moment she comprehended her
perilous position, and yet she was
not tremblingly afraid Her soft,
dreamy eyes, now flashed with indig-
nation, her delicate and refined nature
was grossly insulted Mr.. Nj. was
standing between her and the door,
hence she instantly saw that il would
be useless TO attempt TO leave the
room, she addressed him in Il firm
voice:
Mr. Morse, how did you enter my
room9 ] locked my door and
1t matters not ho,c | got here, so
/ am here he said, smiling, and Ia
king scat lpon the sofa
Gena now FASTENED to the door; Il
was fastened the key was gone she
turned TO Mr. NJ, and in II command
ing voice, said
"Mr. Morse, desire You to leave
my room, or give me the key, and !
will leave" Wn-s
Indeed" replied Mr.. NJ, taking Il
cigar from Ills pocket, and drawing a
match across the sole of his boot,
proceeded to light his cigar
g Do you understand ihe2" asked
Gena W.
81 do" coolly replied MARTINEZ
Coma began TO fear her danger, yot
she betrayed not her feelings
''What is the meaning Of your con
duct, hitherto you have acted like Il
gentleman towards me:" N 'I
And shall continue to do So" he
replied quietly putting his cigar,
watching the smoke curling upwards;
he did not appear to notice Gena's
presence, ana answering her in short
sentences, lie seemed to take Il iiendish
delight in slowly torihenting Ills vic
tim.
70 Gena now perceived that Mr.. M.
had partaken freely Of wine, since she
babe him good night, and yet he was
not intoxicated he had evidently
drank enough to give him courage to
accomplish hisplahs. y
There appeared TO be no egress for
Gena She remained silent for few
seconds, she then thoaght Of the win
dow, and instantly rushing to il, throw
ing open the shutters, was just in the |
act Of ieaping from il, when Martinez
caught her in his arms. Her Slight |
weight was nothing to him: he carried
her TO the sofa, and sitting down by
her side, still holding her hands, said
"No doubt you are surprised TO see
me in your room tonight, and yet you
should not be- 1i
''Why should Inot2 What have
done that you should so insult me In
your own hohseY' Asked Genh,
looking Mr. NJ. steadily inethe face.
II love you, and desire TO make You
happy" he replied, attempting 10 kiss
her ft5i
, Gena quickly turned her face from
him, speaking rapidly, yet firmly, she
said
81 pray you TO give me the freedom
ofny hands, before you attempt TO
caress me"
avery well, my dear" he replied,
releasing his hold Of her hands
'sNowI hope that Mademoiselle will
see tlfat intend her no harm j have
great wealth, which will freely be
STOW upon YOU II shall be my con
slant studyto render yonr life happy. |
! love You, aud desire you 70 be
mine" ''' II
i1whcn do You wish 70 marry me -
asked Gena, wondering what this man !
meant. She knew so littIe OF The
business Of mankind that she was
much puzzled TO rightly understand |
Mr. b. Her only thought was how 70
prolong the time in some conversation
until the break Of day. which she fan
cied could not be far distant
aYou ask me when we will be married !,
viii now tell you: that shall never
marry. ] will always love you, and
give you riches" ..
At these base words Gena felt
deatlly sickness. Her head grew III z
w, she felt her utter helplessness n
this base mans power. She secre tly
asked her Heavenly Father TO prot Get
her, and guide her how to escape r. ON
the danger now surrounding her
Mr. N. waited for an answer, but
noticing her silence, be continue d 20
speak, fr Il
Il am no theatrical manager"
SIS this true" asked Gena, realty
surprised