Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-02-24

''Check, McDougall" l chuckled
as we shortly after returned to the
hall, and Burt had the pleasure of re.
storing me to the stage before surren-
dering himself INTO the custody OF
the police.
But. was hallooing before we
were out of the wood. Dir. Martin
presently entered with face whittier
than ever. 1t frightened up little
at sight of me.
"Bravo, Lake" he said, 81 have to
thank you, and I do so with all my
heart, for bringing Dolph safely back.
If | could only get satisfactory
telegram from the governor in Eng
land all might go well now"
"What telegram
'Oh, | forgot. You started in pur.
suit before the summons against me
was issued. In answer to my charge
against him for larceny. McDougall
accused me of perjury, and the con-
founded Mayor committed me, giving
me the option of paying $4,000 bail
or going to Jail. | was only let off
for an hour or two by depositing all
the ready cash | have, $500. IL the
answer to nv telegram doesn't come
soon, Lake, | shall have to go to pris-
on, and the show will be in McDou-
CALLS hands"
"Worse! the villain may rob me of
something far dearer than mere
means of living muttered Martin
to himself through his clenched
teeth, unheard by any save myself
His fair little wife entered at that
moment, and the dingy hall seemed
to me all sunshiny, and confidently
looked up to see her glad smile re-
fiected in her face. But his face was
stern and white,
Presently heard her sweet voice
asking, "Whatever has happened,
Will?" and 7 knew little form was
nesting up to him, and Il pair of vio-
let eyes were fondly questioning him.
Abram Lake had quietly slipped
out INTO the cane and left them alone.
"Happened?" came the passionate
reply, as if the stricken man could
bear his trials no longer. "Only this.
All have lived and toiled for is slip
ping from me. The woman | loved
"Willr'
eyes, you! Don't think your love
passages with McDougall have es-
capped my notice. He is my worst
enemy; yet this morning | found
YOU in earnest conversation with
him"
YES. WILL" was the impetuous re-
ply of the Young wife, sit was only
this morning the villain appeared in
his true colors. | confess had ia
ken his smiling face and attentions
to mean mere courtesy. But he had
the shamelessness to insult me with
a base proposal to-day, Will. l only
stopped to give him an indignant an
swer-indeed, that was all, Will, and
then he hinted you were in peril,
Will. What did he mean? Do tell
me, dearest. Confide in me! Would
that you had confided in me before!
Then should never, never have per-
mitted the man to remain in my
company minute"
''Can this be trueY' was the doubt
full response. "Where were you,
then, when I returned home this
morning.
Wharf! was the loud, bluff an
swer that called their attention to the
gaunt form of Abram Lake, who had
hastily entered, holding a letter in
his hand. "Why, the dear lady
the kindest sister of mercy that ever
breathed on this hyar airth-was
nursing my sick wife, Mr.. Martin,
and thank God she has brought her
round. Guess shouldn't hev gone
heart and soul, man, into yer troubles
guess | shouldn't have rode till |
was fit to drop from the saddle, II it
hadn't been for that little angel
thyar."
any darling, forgive me" was the
softened appeal of the strong man,
as he clasped the little loving woman
to his heart, adding with a kind of
sobbing laugh, ''Confound that
DoIph! He's splashing some water
into my eyes"
"Forgive me, Bessier' he repeated,
in a tremulous whisper. 'The truth
is, have been utterly worn out in
mind and body by the treachery of
that cursed McDougall, and | didn't
like to burden you with my troubles,
darling"
"But you haven't told me of the
peril YOU were in, WILL" was her
anxious appeal, after the kiss of for
givness had been given.
"Guess this hyar telegraph will be
yer best answer, sir" broke in
Abram, rs he handed the message to
Mr.. Martin.
With hopeful look on his worn
face the manager tore open the en-
velope, and read:
"Have placed $4,000 to your credit.
Draw at once on Goodwin d Co.. Of
Henryburgh. Will come myself by
next steamer. Keep McDougall out
of the show till | come"
ssThank Heaven. We're well clear
of this McDougall at last, Bessie.
I'm in no peril now, dearest. Abram,
I'll have this telegram posted
throughout Henryburgh. We shall
have the biggest house the town has
ever seen. And you and my wife
and Dolph shall spend true English
Christmas Eve together
WE have been on the lookout for
great Democratic principles. We