The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-07-19

struggled with doubt and superstition tx
ascertain il she had been deceived by somG
vision of the senses, or if all this had really
taken place.
I And wondering thus, she hastened from
the spot.
CHAPTER XVIII
BROUGHT To BAY.
IL Mr. Sidney vivian, ,-Denslow
Dear Sir Following your orders, through mJ
chief have TO report fnVo@bly and successfully In re-
Ihave Traced DIR. Rodney and his daughter BROMLEY
and a. they have no susPion that they are watched
., ao IS Iney evidently propose remaining here some
Your further orders await. whether they be To re
main here, Or " return, that have found them
Rsspeetial9 four,
4 RoEKkI GAvKsroS
Sach was the letter which the detective
snployed by Sidney Vivian, to work up
the oaAe of tbs missing DIR Rodney and his
daughter sent. As no reply came, however,
and thsdevective having awaited further or
ders, daily expected his temporary en-
ployer's coming
of events detailed in the last chapter, that
Sidney Vivian, guided by the detectives
information arrived at Bromley and prepar
ed to meet the fugitives. He was fully deter
mined, as to his course, nov, and had re-
solved to act, sunmarily, in the matter.
Unless Bella accepted HIM, nov, and, at
once, as her husband, he would at once
have DIR. Rodney arrested, on charge Of
criminal connivin9 at his father-m Law 8
death. He had come, fully prepared, to
act decisively, in either emergency; to wed
her, if she would accept him, to cause her
father arrest, and conviction, if she refus-
ed to accede to his demands
Guided by the detectives information
and advice this relentless prosecutor Of
the doctor and his daughter, resolved to
take advantage Of a knowledge IF Miss
Rodney's habits, in order to secure an un-
interrupted interview with the object Of
his love and desire to win the point he
seemed 50 determined to carry. 1t was
customary with Bella, to take a walk, in
the early portion of the evening, and, as
her path lay along the solitary beach, it
would be no-diffcult task to confront her,
with no fear Of interruption.
Sadly musing Miss Rodney, unsuspect-
ing Of the presence of any person, walked
the sands, meditating over the cruel fate
to which she had been compelled to aban-
don hor life's young dream of love, all
the romance, and freshness: and vivacity
of her bright, joyous girlhood.
Her eyes dilated with terror, as, upon
turning a corner Of the rocks, she came.
face TO face, with the very man whom she
had so strenuously endeavored to avoid, -
Sidney Vivian.
You " she cried.
Vivian smiled, tantalizingly.
~ could not endure the emu Of wait
ing for your return" he said. with mock
courtesy.
She averted her face, soul-sick at meet
ing this man.
"You do not welcome me-" he cried,
with assumed hilsrity. Come, my aft
anced, you surely have kiss to greet me
with.
A wild, indignant light shown from the
young girls eyes The man had never at
tempted any familiarity with her before.
Now, with unveiled motives, and the as
sumed mask of gentility and decency
thrown off, he appeared villain and a ruf
fan Of the deepest dye, scoundrel destI-
tute Of all refinement, an adventurer, who,
driven to bay, was determined to exhibit
his real character, and, by his openly ex-
power he held over her.
Dare you approach me :" she cried, in
dignantly, forget all fear under the sting
of his contemplate outrage, 'and you will
regret it. F"
''Well acted :" he responded, sneer-
ingly.
She attempted to pass HIM, but he Oh
structed her path.
''Stand aside, villain - she cried, her
cheeks flushed with indignation II
would pass -
You shall not pass = he said, peremp-
torily, forcing her back, with his hand
Shall not =
Aye, shall not -
DO You think you can detain me
will call for help"
''Do so !" laughed the man, coolly, but
think twice, else you do 80.
She hesitated
why have you sought me out q she
cried, after long pause, during which her
companion had regarded her with a look
Of insolent curiosity. why do you dog
my footsteps, and persecute me thus
Have you no mercy in your soul for the
man you have ruined, for the daughter
whose life you have embittered Be gener-
GUS, for once, and allow us to pass our
lives IN peace.
The man laughed, discordantly.
Il know no compassion or pity where |
have been banked, and have come here
with the intention of afording YOU one
last opportunity to save your father
'You have come upon fruitless er-
rand, I" was the calm reply. IF you come
with any expectancy Of coercing me into
marriage Ny father and have fully re-
solved to defy you, TO meet this trouble
bravely, face to face, and to abi2e the
issues, be they what they may"
Sidney Vivian laughed aloud, in mock
ing derision.
DO you know what that means r. he
queried
81 know that my fathers unsullied char
acter will 60 far to convince a jury of his
countrymen of his innocence"
1T means the gallOws, Kissed the man,
Economically, ''or penal servitude for life.
Be careful how how you place the hang
man rope around your fathers neck, Miss
Rodney. When word from you, and vol
untary action on your part will save him. I"
She shuddered, Mortified.
Il am not afraid, she said, assuming an
indifference she did not feel 81 will never
marry you, if my refusal brings ruin and
disgrace to my father and myself, and he
will uphold me in my determination
'You have decided r demanded the man,
baleful light in his eyes.
''lrrevocably.a
Then accept the consequences, was the
quick reply.
As he spoke, he stepped a few feet be-
yond the edge of rocks, and futtered a
handkerchief in the breeze.
He came back TO her, triumphant light
in his eyes.
What is the meaning Of that r. she de-
manded, in alarm, . fear coming into her
mind that her companion, base and un.
principled as he was, might mediate an