Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-12-04

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Re rational, Philip: if she were
murderess, would you not wish 10 kno"
it?'
She is net cne.'
Then come with me. If you have
such faith, you need no fear. l should
be more happy to prove myself in the
wrong. Gene y
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To her.
Like one in dream, Norwook ac-
companied his companion to his De-
trothed. who was still standing at the
window.
Present me- whispered Newman
and await the result
Norwood did so, but 30 strangely
thai Pamilla looked at him in amaze
meul. she saw his white face and his
liyid lips, and she scarce heard the words
of Newman, till he said:
Your name is familiar to me, Miss
HYATT. A little trinket Of yours
Pamilla turned quickly, and as she
caught sight sithe lockct, she exclalm'
ed:
1T is mine. How did it come in your
possesslen?'
Very easily was the reply IN
meaning tone, as he bent keen look
upon her. III simply mention a name
YOU will then understand how l came
by 1t. The name is Andrew Nichols
For an instant 1t seemed as if she
had turned to stone, so white, so
motionless did she stand; then she re-
nlied and said, with great effort.
1 have heard the Damc. If you
nlease. we will not discuss It,
Newman turned away abruptly, a TIL
umphant smile upon his face.
Norwood remained where he was ana
gazed.
Philip. what does this mean?' asked
his betrothcd. No guilt there. He he
doubted her? How could he have done
so?
She repeated her question.
By that time his doubts were all gone
and he had resolved to hold firmly his
faith in her.
Come with me- lie said, quietly.
lie led her out to a remote corner OF
the grounds and there he told all that
had passed between him and Newman.
She bowed her head aud groancd
aloud.
His faith waycrcd then.
But when she raised her face and
asked beseechingly:
philip, do you believe this" he
crushed his doubts again, and his faith
arose triumphant, and he replied irsm
his heart:
No. darling, l do not
Thank God!' she murmured. /
cannot explain she added sadly; 1
weuld not explain even if the penalty OF
death awaited me tomorrow. II l did
I should be gaining peace and safety at
the risk of another's life. You believe
in me, YOU say; wilIaccept that boon
-vour faith-it shall be my one COM
fort in the days to come. Your love l
can no longer keep. After tonight l
shall be under a ban, a dreadful charge
will :be made against me, that l shall
not rciute-'
.Pamilla, you talk wildly cried
Philip. clasping her to his heart. What
is this you say, you cannot keep my
love:'
No. | release you, Philip. Only
have faith in me. that will help me to
bear it,
Release YOU? Ncycr-never, my
darling. have all faith in you. Let
them bring what chTse they vii
against you, my faith will remain firm
1t was in vain that she told him she
could not be his wife new; he would no
heed her words, he only clasped hel
closer, and spoke ofhis undying faith
And the day that followed proyec
that his had not been mere words voi'
cfmcaning.
Tie charge Of murder was made
against Pamilla Hyatt; she was lncarce
rated in prison; she was to be tried
She bore it all with heroic firmncss
None believed her guilty who saw her
and vet everything, even her OWL
words. that she could, but would no
explain, was against her.
The fall came in which ne was to
have claimed bis bride.
Weary aud heartsick he went Nbou
as he had done all this time, trying I
do something to clear his beloved.
Hope was very faint, but faith wa
firm as ever.
One dreary, rainy day he was wendin
his way pnsonward to see Pamilla.
He was aroused from his gloom
thoughts by loud shouting and ha
loe.ng about him.
lie took it all in an instant the sill
perry, muddy streets the runaway horse
The woman who had been hurled to tn
ground. He sprang to her ana pickle
her up.
lie saw a young, but carc-worn lack
and staring, vacant eyes.
She was not unconscious, thou2l
badly injured.
Il want Pamilla,' she mourncd.
want Pamilla.'