The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-08

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handwriting. am now convinced that
this unknown friend can tell me all /
wish to know, and shall not fail to at
tend him this evening"
You must not" the woman said.
earnestly. "Oh, Walter, believe me;
no one save myself can put you In pos
session of this knowledge This note
is decoy to lead you to those who will
rob and perhaps murder YOU"
" 1 do not believe It; but If you will
tell me this secret will not go.
cannot cannot ~ the woman
exclaimed
Them" said Walter, coldly, blame
me not If 1 seek the knowledge else
where. Good morningl" and he has
tened away.
"Oh! Heaven!" murmured the
woman. "Grant that this wretched
heart break not under its heavy load of
carel Every harsh word he speaks to
me sends thrill of agony through my
being. After all 1 have suffered and en-
dured for his sake, his scorn and anger
are very bitter to me- But / am very
thankful that have seen this note, for
now | can, and will save him from
whatever danger awaits him at that
place tonight. But to whom can ap-
ply for assistance All L know I'll
go to his friend, the young Doctor Oak
ley, and ask his aid. Something tells
me that Walter will be in great PERIL
But L will save his life; which, Heaven
knows, is far dearer to me than my
own!"
Mrs. Clayton reached Henry Oakley's
office about half an hour before Mara's
arrival. She told him of the meeting
with Walter Gilmore, and repeated their
interview.
The letter he has received" she
said, " can be nothing but device, in
tended to place him in the power of
those who would harm him. Will you
accompany me to this place-pier No.
-, East river, to night, at half past
eight, to preserve the poor boy from
whatever danger awaits him ?''
Henry consented at once, adding:
But, madam, Walters wish to pen
citrate this secret has become almost
monomania; and causes him, know,
much unhappiness. Would it not be
well to tell him all Would the pos
session of this knowledge not be less
painful than the total ignorance which
now torments him ~
'' 1t cannot be - 1t cannot be - the
woman cried. Walter must learn
| patience and resignation as / have
learned them-though God forbid that
he ever pass the fiery ordeal it has been
my lot to endure"
Mrs. Clayton was much agitated For
a moment she paused; and then added,
in her usual tone:
d" will call here this evening at s
o'clock, doctor Have carriage ready,
and we will proceed without delay on
our mission"
Very well, madam"
Mrs. Clayton left the office. On her
way home she noticed man on the op-
posite sidewalk gazing very intently at
her. Turning, he followed her short
distance; and finally, as if acting upon
asudden impulse, stepped forward and
said:
Pardon me, ma'am; but m almost
sure l knew you many years ago. /
have information of great importance to
give you if you are the lady think you
are.'
Whom do you suppose me to be?"
The man uttered word which drove
the color from the woman's face.
g You are the first who, for many long
years, has called me by that name," she
said.
"Then / am right ~ the man ex-
claimed.
You are; but what information can
you possess that will interest me ? Why
do you address me? Your utterance of
the name once bore recalls to memory
a bitterness which would gladly Danish
forever. For years have been as dead
to the world as if lay beneath the sod.
For what purpose have you sought this
interview ?"
"Oh, ma'aml" the man exclaimed
if you knew how I've longed to see
you-how I've said to myself, If could
meet that much wronged lady, and tell
her the secret that's been wearing on me
for years, I'd be content to die;' if you
only knew the hours of remorse have
endured, you'd not chide me for speak