The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1878-04-25

not hide from his keen glance the look
of trouble on Alice's face.
With his arm about her, Alice related
the conversation she had with Geraldine,
and told him that her cousin had gone
to speak with her father.
Captain Montford frowned. In his
mind, without having any good reason
for so doing, he always associated Ger
aldine Rathborne with some beautiful
snake, and he did not relish the idea of
her iptercedlng for him.
Alice no said, thoughtfuliy, d am
sorry now that took your advice. l
ought to havo spoken to your father last
night
ooh, no, nor
'Alice, allow me to be the best judge
in this affair. do not wish Gcraidine's
interference. l will 60 to your father at
once
Alice tride all her powers of persua-
ton, but Captain Montford was not to be
persuaded when he made up his mind,
and he started for the library, where
Mr.. Caryl was usually to be found.
As he approached the library door, he
heard Mr.. Caryl say, in voice suffocat-
ing with anger:
III she Is planning to deceive me, 1
will never forgive her,
She Is determined to marry him, il
you withhold your consent, uncle; l
tried to persuade her from it, but no
use, said the voice of Geraldine, in re-
ply, and Captain Montford stood still,
scarcely BELIEVING his own ears.
Il will tell her bright and early to-
morrow morning, that l will never con-
sent to this marriage, and ii she mar
ries without my consent, will disin-
herit her, and every cent am worth
goes to you, Geraldine. Now leave me;
let no one come near me Tonight
Il am sorry my words have made you
SO angry, uncle. l will 60 and use my
influence once moro with Alice
Captain MontfOrd had barely time to
step into one of the rooms that opened
on the landing, when Geraldine appear.
ed, and passed down the stairs.
For a minute the captain stood he do.
termined to beard tho furious old lion
in his den, and the next minute found
him in the presence of tho equity, quick
I0IupcTcu Olu Scutictuou.
We'll, sir, who sent for you ? was the
first salute tho captain got, in anything
but q gentle voice.
Nobody sent for me, SIR, but have a
knack of always being on hand at the
right time. was coming here to speak
with you, sir, when happened to over
hear part of your con Sersation with
your niece. Mr.. Caryl, Geraldine is de-
ceivlng You. Alice never thought of
marrying without your consent, until
her cousin put it into her head
whats that you say? Geraldine de-
ceiving me p roared the old gentleman.
She is, sir. Ii you could walk softly
down stairs with me now, and overhear
your niece talking to your daughter,
you may see through this affair IS we'll
as co.
ooh, Geraldine, what shall do 2 Alice
was saying to her cousin.
Il will tell you. 1t is your duty, Alice
to marry Captain Monttord. He is not
marrying you for your money, and you
are satisfied, you say, to live on q cap
tain's pay. He is an honorable man I;
no one can find blemish on his chsrac-
ter. Your father has no right to come
between you"
Il believe you're right do, upon my
soul, Geraldinep cried Mr.. Caryl, burst
ing into the room with all tho speed his
equity toes would permit.
Geraldine screamed, and Alice trem-
bled half with joy, half with fear.
Il always knew the captain was
splendid fellow, and have no right to
come between them, only you put it in
q little different light when you were
talking to me up stairs. Alice, my dear,
it's all right. l overheard Geraldine's
conversation with you, and-George,
come in here and speak to your future
wife,
Don't thank me, my dear-thank the
captain. Where's Geraldine ? said Mr..
Caryps face grew purple.
Geraldine had stolen from the room.
Her attempt at revenge was foiled, and
next day she left the house forever.