The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-12-11

"But know your reputation. You
are deceiver by profession, and have
played others false p
"Then," cried Eustace, falling on
one knee and seizing her hand, "heal
me swear by all that is true -"
Mrs. Inglesby screamed, and rushed
into view, and the others followed.
Mr.. Inglesby Immediately sprang to
his feet, and began capering about in
the most extraordinary manner.
cha Mad, you see," said the doc.
tor-"mad, undoubtedly ~
Mrs. Rushton laughed, and Mrs.
Pennewell shook her head. At length
Mr.. Inglesby, upon a sudden, dashed
through the trees, leaving the intruders
all transfxed.
That evening Mrs. Inglesby received
two hints of advice.
Madam" said the doctor, "what-
ever you do, don't mention the matter
of this afternoon to your husband, and
don't excite him in any way. If he has
another fit, secure him."
Mrs. Pennewell said:
"My dear, your husband is making
love to Mrs. Rushton, that is plain.
Poor Mrs. Inglesby didn't know
whose advice to follow, so she concluded,
in her distress, to follow that of both
of her friends. The consequence was,
when Mr.. Inglesby showed himself later
in the evening, he was received as il
nothing out of the or linary way had
happened.
But, before the following morning,
his wife had possessed herself of the
following interesting letter-abstracted
from his pocket while asleep:
"This suspense, my darling, can
not longer bear. All is prepared for
our fight together, and let us lose nc
more time, but go tonight. Suspicion
is already aroused; further delay were
madness. will be with you at nine. u
So, an elopment ! Mrs. Pennewell
was right, after all. Oh, what could
be done to prevent it A thought She
would confer with Doctor brotherhood.
doctor, 1 will tell you all ' she
cried, bursting into tears, and leaning
upon his shoulder.
"There, then," he said. "Don't dis
tress yourself any further. Tell me
what the trouble is, and let us see what
to be done"
And so she gave him the details in
full.
He intends to elope, eh ?" NUT,
tered the old gentleman, biting his
forefnger, thoughtfully. "Let him go,
1 say"
No, no not for worlds-millions OF
worlds l'
"But how will you prevent him from
eloping if he wishes to do so? 1t can't
be prevented"
eyes, there must be some means. I
self"
"Force? I'm! Let me consider. "
"Do, dear DOCTOR"
81 have it. L have told you that ]
think he is mad. Very well. I will
post two men in the grounds of this
cottage. At eight o'clock try to detair
your husband by all the Establishments
a wife can employ. If they fail, and he
persists in going out, lock him into his
room, and come at once to see me-"
Eight o'clock P. NJ. Mr.. Inglesby
laid by his smoking gown, and yawnet
lightly.
"My dear, I think I'll go out for {
walk"
eyes, Eustace," she replied, con
cealing her nervousness, land TAKE
me-"
Mr.. Inglesby sat down again.
"No, my dear ; I don't think I'll tax,
a walk" he said.
He lit cigar. Some minutes passed
He rose once more.
"By Jove I've got an appointment
It's after the time already. Where
my coat and hat ?"
She caught his arm.
eyes, and it is too late. Send al
apology tomorrow.
"Nonsense. My friend-h'm-Browl
would never forgive me. You don
know what a punctual creature he is
in fact, he's rather a monomanic on tn
subject of punctuality.'
"Well, Eustace, let him understand
that you are not. Indeed, I don't wis
you to go out. I want you to spen,
the evening with me"
but it's impossible. love-"
SIT is quite possible, and I will b
the tyrant for once. Eustace, you shal
not go ont.
"Why, I'm only going"
81 don't wish to know where; bu
be assured you shall not leave this hous
tonight"
Mr.. Inglesby stared at her i'll amaze
ment.
emma, you have not lost you
senses, I hope?"
"You may confidently rest assure
that have not
"Then don't oppose my going wher
please, or 1 shall think the col
trary."
II have said that you shall not leay
the house tonight. T."
Mrs. Inglesby was astonished beyon
measure.
"I really don't understand this col
duct, Emma"
81 have not understood yOur condu'
for some time, Eustace but you hay
not yet vouchsafed an explanation"
He burst out laughing.
Is that your reason for opposir
my wish Well, dear, it's only lit
mystery, You shall know it all in de
or two."
"Very we'll" she answered, calmly.
$50 of course 1 had better put {
my coat and hat at once and haste
away to Brown. Quarter-past eight
Great heaven I am very late"
"You' shall not go, Eustace," sa
Mrs. Inglesby, still quietly.
He Redeemed. He was angry.
He idgeted impatiently with h
watch-chain, and began pacing Il
floor.