The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-06-12

light Of the morning sun entered the neat
and comfortable little room which he 90
cupied, and the sweet birds were singing
their melodies from bush and tree. Like
one who has awakened from q drunken
slumber he Awoke. Clearly and distinctly
he saw the past clearly and fully he I'M
derstood his posi- ion and the last words Of
Eugene FAber rang in his ears. "YOu
must remain in hiding until ] can settle
up the affair" He loved liberty. His
reputation was gone, Eveline was lost to
him, he was q felon, and in the eyes of
the world, swindler. He arose, looked
in the mirror, started at the change in his
features and then murmured
mo one would know me now. Eugene
babe me remain here until he sent some
word to me-"
He partoOk sparingly of the meal
spread for him in the little dining room Of
the inn below, and then seeking some con-
ISOLATION from a cigar, sauntered upon the
rear porch Of the inn and seated himself
to mediate.
He attempted TO feel reckless, but he
failed sigually. If he had committed an
error he was ingenious and honorable,
and his mind dwelt upon his false posi-
ton with the world, He was aroused
from his reverie by a tap on his shoulder,
and springing to his feet he found himself
confronted by n mana stranger, whom
his imagination led him to believe was
some detective.
WHO are you what do you want - he
gueried IN GONE alarm.
The other made gesture Of silence.
"You are Mr.. Esmond," he asked in a
low tone of voice. "Yuu need not fear
me. | came from Eugene Faber."
Reassured, Cecil led the man up to his
room unperceived by any one in the
house. He motioned the man to a seat
and then locking the door, he confronted
the man.
What is the feeling in London = he
queried eagerly
Against you, Mr.. Esmond Mr.. Fa.
Der sent me to you with the message that
| am to lead you out of your present diff
hculties. The detectives are looking for
you, and only the keenest moves can
check-mate those men, You are willing
to place yourself in my hands r.
Il am willing to do anything to settle
up this miserable business" replied the
young man dejectedly.
| AASAA w Ahuot AOoNC lulb pidCc NJ once.
If | can only keep you out Of the way Of
the detectives until Mr.. Faber has man
aged to quiet down public prejudice and
feeling, there may be some chance to
clear up your affairs. You must rely on
me.
Il will place myself in your charge, =
said Cecil drearily. "At the best the out.
look is discouraging one. With no ties
to bind me to England, care not how
soon leave its shores. My reputation
have lost. | am misjudged, it is true
but how am to convince the world of it,
error Of judgment You have a de6nit,
plan Of action r
| II propose to work our way cautiousl,
to Liverpool. There the Shooting Star il
lying in harbor. | came over in it anC
have a close acquaintance with the captain
He will do anything for Bill Forest, anC
You can be secreted i'll the vessel unit
1t sails. The officers will never think o
looking for you there. You will hav,
plenty OF time to decide what your flu
ture course will be, and you can senC
word to Mr.. Faber. You are very mucl
changed since you disguised yourself, bu
these detectives are sharp fellows, and i
will be no fools work evading their clos,
scrutiny. You had better settle the bill
here, and with me take the next coach
We will 20 as far as Derby, and then b,
a clrcuitous route make for Liverpool
Once In the caoin of the Shooting Star W,
will be safe from all further pursuit
An hour later the two men were in tn,
coach leaving London and pursuit farthe
and farther behind, and each silentl,
meditating upon the varied circumstance
they we're surrounded by.