Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-09-23

.OOMSBURG, PA
smoked, and watching It y it spread In sofl
clouds above him. Unfortunately, how
ever, Mr.. Lson was not 10, and Tom betook
himself to the,stsset again feeling In any
thing but . happy mood.
"I'vs half . mind to 30 OF on . spree,
said Tom to himself, in half audible and
very pctulant tone. And then he smiled
when be found how horri6ed Berthe would
be to SEQ him coming homo "dpsy," snd
how she would reprosoh herself Is the
cause. To do him justice, Tom had no -
rious thoughts Of doing himself 80 gross On
injury, and for On hour did nothing more
harmful than to wander aimlessly about
hoping to find some one to help him 70 get
rid Of . troublesome afternoon. Finally be
stopped on corner near large hotel, gss.
ing idly At the rsssers . they fled along,
each being on their own business Of pleas.
ure-none with more than word nod OF
. smile for him.
"I'm just like the idle boy who could find
no one to play with him." muttered Tom
once more to himself "And I suppose il
will end in my getting into some mischief
or other. I hope there will be no more hol'
idays very soon, If this is the way | sm ID
spend them. I'd better have attended the
funeral Of my senior employer than to have
pretended headache and have this:.si,nlesa
dreary time as . reward. I feel like going
to funeral. Wish it wasn't too late.
But just at this moment TOMS eyes fell
upon figure gliding rapindly along the
opposite:side Of the street, where 1t soon
turned the corner. The face was concealed
by . veil, but there was no such thing a
mistaking figure like Berries light, airy
and graceful. From her head to the tip Of
her dainty boot, his wife WAS the perfection
Of delicate loveliness, and oil P--could
not boast another like her. But he was
astonished to see her on the street after her
refusal to drive; and bis unhappy mood
was not made any better BY the sight
Crossing the street quickly, he followed
after, intending to overtske her; but he'
little glancing feet were far too quick for bis
clumsier tread. She lead him charming
chase for three squares, then he just caught
sight of her, as . tall, slender gentleman,
faultlessly attirej, stepped to her side, and
took her hand in greeting. Tho next mo.
ment both had gone.
For one moment after reaching the corner
Tom gazed after the distant car in bewilder'
ment The cool, sluggish blood, 50 hard to
rouse usually, was mounting hotly now
An incident Of less import might have set
it going in his present frame Of mind ; and
this half maddened him. Once thoroughly
angered, Tom Dunleigh was terrible man
to deal with, and it would have Jared i'll
with the handsome stranger had he been At
that moment within reach. As it was, he
started off on steady, rapid walk, bent on
tracing her to her destination. He would
find out who it was she preferred to her
own husband, and take dire vengeance upon
him. Surely he had reason for maddening
jealousy that had taken possession Of him.
The meeting he had witnessed bore mystery
upon. the face Of It; even had be not known
such man, bis name or station, had never
ut any time, been mentioned to him - hav-
ing the honor Of his wifs's acquaintance.
A less passionate man might have felt Is
Tom did at this moment. But, as We have
said, though Mr.. Dunleish was one Of the
best and most generous Of mortsla, taking
all things ordinarily, with inimitable sang
froid, when snce reused he was terrible,
and one might be forgiven for trembling in
the presence Of his wrath.
Tom Lad walked about nix squares ere he
was near enough to see that he bad In view
the car that he was following. One or two
delays at the corner, waiting for passengers,
favored:him greatly, 50 that he was not q
square distant when the pair descended
and mounted the steps Of an elegant house
on the left. He quickeued bis pace almost
to run at tho sight Of them, but ore he
could ..gain the house, tho door had closed
upon them shutting him out.
Poor Toms fury was boundless. He waa
tempted to rush up the stops and demand
that she should 90 with him instantly. But
. moments thought restrained him.
II may get her, but be will escape me, ~
be muttsred through bis set teeth. II will
wait and make sure of him when he comea
out" Saying this with porteutious cool.
nes, Tom crossed the street and took up his
position in drug store, where ho could see
the house. He only asked permission 10
sit down for awhile, giving no reason, and
sat there stolidly Indifferent to the mans
wonder at the strange proceeding. Keep
ing his gaze fixed upon the door, be remain
ed for full hour, then seeing no signs Of
their returning his patience was exhausted
and he went out abruptly. In that hour
the thoughts that passed through bis IN.
happy brain were Of fearful nature. Out
of the whirlwind Of passion, one deliberate