Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-01
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But who is Afford Ic Wyndoy he
asked, as bitter smile curved his lip,
'Who is he? an iNpostcr. Inspired
with hope, | trusted him with the whole
transaction, sending him hithcr to an
nounce to lie Wyndc that his; sou still
lived. But he came with y deceptive lie
upon MS lips, and claimed the name and
| place that is yours, ! was very i'll atthc
time of which L told him to inform your
father that bc might come and hear my
confession. &c never came, because he
was bascly deceived. Afford thinks me
dead. Let it be SO; but will repay his
false tone, and can safely inform you
that he is your bitter enemy. He would
WOO the hand Of NIadalnc Davenport"
"My bctrothed? lie will rue the day
hcev came between her ] love and me-
| must go, now. Come, Ncrvenu, to
your old home. believe you, and You
arc forgiven
"Nor at present; but have taken up
my abode within the limits of the forest
leading from yonjcr path. ana ahould
trouble comaupon you, am evcrat your
service anything 10 eilace that one mis-
take. | am nearly overwhelmed With
the weight Of gears, and heml!cd lest l
| should be called from tisis world bearing
with me that which has been Il heavy
burden i can breathe more freely now;
adiou."
We can imagine The strange and ex-
citing thoughts that ti,rongcd The brain
OF Conrad az lie FASTENED onward. He
wasriding througha New England forest,
celebrated for its deep ravines nnl ro-
l-Maniic scenery. Tie shades Df evening
were fast approaching, The gathering
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beams, which now and then straycd
through an opening in the thcl; foliage.
Occasionally !, dark cloud momcnlayily
nbscNrcd tlicir bright rays. We're thuv
suggestive Of &"'ae deep mystery that
lowered il II atmospheric? C.n.ad's
| blue eye, usually wearing calm cxprcs-
sion, now, while lis thoughts were Lusv
and excited from The scene which had
just transFi.cd, occasionally a:lutcd with
wonder or sptrkied with Indignation. lie
Was young and handsome, anil his appear
ance indicated that he was Il gentleman.
Occupying social position in the best
circle OF society.
lie was nearing the highway with no
suspicion Of any lurking enemy or i'm
pending evil. Suddenly lie was hurled
scnsclcss and wounded to lie ground A
short distance from the path was ligl.
bank marginingn beautiful lake. lIithcr
he was dragged and from The verge over
looking the crystal water lcncnih il was
the purpose Of the assassin to prccipi,ate
the body into the lake. His eyes opened
and he recognized his brother Afford c
Wyndc. "A look Of wonder settled over
his face as he realized his pcrlous posi-
!ipn Then the clear cry OF "lIclp.
aiurder! OH! help" rang out ON the
stiffness ofthc night A heavy plunge
into the water followed ard Ill was again
still. AZ Aliogd hurried away even his
villainous heart Shud,lcrcd at the appeal
ing cry OF his victim.
81 dare say" said This hcaytlcss crinin
al, "hc will sluinber as peacefully, Us will,
his head upon his pillow dreaming Of the
great happiness that was in store for him.
-lla! ha! Ills lndy-love will watch i'll
VAN tor the bridegroom. swear by the
powers OF heaven, Niadalino Davenport
shall become mine before another year
expires. Sleep on my noble blolhcr,
while | 60 ard win my BRIDE
Marvin DaNanporthad for years been
very prosperous as q banker He was
considered very wealthy. lie lolizcd
his daughter and gratihcd her every
wish Every luxury Which could be at
taincd by his income was hers at last
however, by Il sudden turn of fortune
Il great pccuninry disastcr--h he found that
he was about 10 lose nearly all that he
possessed. lR found some solacc, how
ever, in the prospect Of Mndaincs ap-
preaching marriage with Conrad lie