Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-11-19

SWef: she must nave learned OF MS MaI-
riage and now loathcd him as deliberate
trif1er with her affections, or as schcming
william of the blacklist description. At its
best aspect it was an affair incapable of salts
factory explanations but to Jennie it must al'-
pear at its worst, for she would not under
stand the circumstances that impelled him to
his marriage with Mrs. Podgers, how he had
brought himself to bear his hateful bondage
but for probably brief season, that he might
some day hayc a sumptuOus home TO OTTER
her, and the means besides to support her in
that home in life of comfort and even luxury.
Yes, this must be the explanation of Jcnncs
conduct; and he saw himself how useless it
would be to see her with view to his justiti-
cation. TO attempt to negotiate a marriage
with spirited, high-mindcd, honorable girl
while to her certain knowledge he had q wife
yet living. How he should cringc under her
contemptuous gaze! How the scorn that
would leap from her eyes would wither him:
No, it would never do to see her, and he
would not attempt it. All that remained for
him was to retire to his country home, and
there live his forlorn life out as best he could.
Time, the big medicine man, might do some
thing for him. And possibly, this was a
momcntaly gleam of sunshine in his sombre
musings) possibly when he was free again,
if Jennie continued single, all might yet be
made well. But this was hopeit would not
do to cherish, and he put it quickly from him.
He would live without hope, end then even
disappointment would be blessing.
At this point in his reflections there came a
knock at his door which he recognized as
Mrs. Sullvan's. Bidding her to come in, she
entered with look ~,f trouble upon her be-
nevOlent cOuntenaHce. She had known of
Jennic's note, and mistrusted its import; and
when she saw the misery in Scribbleton' 5
face, her fears found confirmation. Her kind
heart had been reached by her involuntary
agency in bringing affairs to this pass, and
s"' no. ~~,v come to unburten herself TO
ScrlbbletOn and enI.~-.. e:
81 know it ALL she began, in ansWe. ~
Scribbleton's inquiring look, as she took the
proffered seat, land have the misery of
knowing that did it. Can you forgive me-
Mr.. Scribbleton:" and she concealed her tears
behind her apron.
"You did what: forgive you for What !:
asked Scribbleton, puzzled beyond measure.
'.Why, Jennie is dear friend Of mine,
and came here to tell me of her engagement,
not knowing tina. you were my boarder Ot
course was delighted, and congratulated her,
telling her that she had done well, for knew
you, as you had long boarded with me. |
had quite forgotten that she was here one day
and heard you take on in your room and chase
Mr. Sullivan down stairs with q sword and
when she found that you were the same per-
son, 1t frightened her SO and set her a-crylng;
| and she said she would never dare marry
you, for tho house would always be in an up
roar, and her life would be in danger from
these fits Of yours. And your looks show
that her note has told you this, and am very
sorry, for my tongue has made all the trouble,
though l didn't mean it," And it was well
that Mrs. Sullivan's long speech was ended,
or she would have broken down before fin
ishing.
''Is that all p exclaimed Scribbieton, bound
ing to his feet with delight. ''Why, the dear
girl, I'll never write another line in my life
Ill forget I've ever been an autho-, and then
there'Il never be chance for the demonstra-
tions that have terrified her. III be as meek
and mild-mannercd as lamb every minute
of my life, so that wouldn't even frighten
. hummipg bird" And Scribbleton beamed
with happiness, as though everything was al
ready arranged to his satisfaction.
ooh! if you would tell her this, Mr.. Scrib-
bleton, I'm sure everything would be well
again, for she loves you, and it is only her
dread of these spells of yours that influences
her."
''Don't be troubled any more, dear Mrs.
Sullivan, for I'm sure there's no permanent
harm done. I'm going to see Jennie this
minute, and will have it all straightened in no
time"
And off posted ScribbletOD to the residence
of the Simpsons But great was his disap-
pointment when informed, in answer to his
rring and inquiry after Miss Howard, that she
had left the city that morning to spend sew
cral weeks in the country,
[To BE CONTINUED.
THE more sagacious and far-seeing in New
York are beginning 70 tremble for her COM
mercial supremacy. One OF the the journals
of that city says: Baltimore is securing the
sugar and coffee trade. Boston is attracting