The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-17
No. B.

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me to 20 forward with him, but | decln-
ed"
" You did not go forward with himp
said the captain.
No." | replied "and have no re-
collection of seeing him come back into
the saloon. But stop" said, for had
suddenly encountered close, searching
glance directed at me "there is gentle
man here who was talking to Mr.. Lister
late last night And pointed to the
secOnd-class passenger.
How do you know 2" he said, calmly,
egardless Of the many eyes fixed upon
him.
"B cause stood by one of the quar-
ter-bo is when you came aft to speak to
him, and | saw you 60 back"
% ute right said the second-class
passenger.
Did you know, Mr. Lister?" said the
captain.
Yes, knew him." said the other,
calmly.
" There seems to be some mystery
here, said the captain. "Was he a
ITlenu Oh yours
Yes" was the almost abrupt reply;
and then, after moments silence the
sccond-class passenger walked quietly up
to the captain, took him by a button,
led him apart and whispered few words
in his ear.
saw the captain give n slight start,
stare hard at the man, and then appar-
emily ask question, when, whatever was
the answer, he seemed satisfied, aud gave
orders for further search, which was,
however, futile.
was not alone in directing curious
glances at the second class passenger but
he was quiet, dry looking course-shaven
fellow, with an apparent power of shut
ting himself up within himself; and he
paced the deck to and fro, with his hands
behind his back, in furtive, thoughtful
way, till all searching was at an end, and
the conclusion arrived at that our luck
less fellow passenger had met his fate
noticed that the quiet mans eyes
were fixed on me as | went to the saloon
and on going to where Miss Saville was
seated a strange feeling made me turn
my head for an instant to see that he was
watching me from the door but he dis
appeared on the instant.
Full of the event, | was about to tell
all knew of my companion; but with
show of real horror she held up her hands
begging me to forbear.
1t is too dreadful I" she exclaimed;
can not bear it. know all Il have
heard all. Poor man here in health
last night, and now--pray, pray say no
more about it,"
She was excessively pale and agitated;
so much so, indeed, that | summoned the
steward to bring wine, for | was afraid
the poor girl would faint; and she drank
glass with avidity, shuddering after
ward, while the cold perspiration stood in
beads upon her forehead.
proposed walk on deck, but it was
declined; and to my great sorrow, the
shock had such an effect upon her that
she was confined to the cabin to the end
of our rather protracted voyage.
But the morning was bright as We
came in sight of land and as we slowly
steamed in, | found to my great joy,
that Miss Saville WAS once more visible.
though was not prepared for che con-
straint with which my advances were met.
asked myself had | neglected any
thing had ] fallen off in warmth. But
no lover could have been more attentive
or assiduous as to her welfare. / felt
wounded but | was determined not to
show it, and almost in opposition TO her
wishes, saw to her luggage, and, broth
er or no brother waiting, determined to
see her to her home.
Twas ready to upbraid her with coquet-
ry but | reirained, feeling that it was
possible she had taken my attentions az
being merely intended to last the voyage;
and at last, cold and constrained, we
stood close together, for in another ten
minutes we should be debarking.
Happening to gaze around, | suddenly
became aware of the second-class passen-
ger standing close to my elbow, and
could not avoid start--one which made
Miss Saville turn wonderingly to me, at
the same time holding her veil closely to
her face, for the breeze was rather brisk.
I" 1t was nothing" / said but pray,
Miss Savile allow me to carry that bagi
it seems heavy" And l pointed to the
little black travelling bag she carried in
her hand,
"No, no, thank you, no." she said
"indeed, sir, l can dispense with your Of
fers Of service"
GAS you please, madam" " | said sharply,