Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-16

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and pulled it so vigorously that it
aroused the whole household"
Without one word Tracy made hasty
retreat. and it was we'll tor him that he
did. for almost the moment tnat he lett.
Mr.. Dupont. with several servants,
rushed into tho room. Lima. still stand
ing where Tracy left her, was white and
almost speechlsss; but she recovered
herself quickly, knowing that i. would
never do to reveal the true state of
affairs. When Mr. Dupont asked
her what was the matter, she
coughed and told him that she thought
that she heard some one in the
room. but she was sorry that she was SO
foolish as to have alarmed them that
she ought not to be so easily frightened.
Mr. Dupont, however. made thorough
search of the room. but finding nothing
nor anybody. he said:
Miss Lima, think it must have been
q ghost" Alter admonishing Natty to
stay with Lima, and never TO leave her
alter dark again, and telling her that
her place WAS up there and not down
stairs, he retired. Lima thought that she
would like to kmeel before that good
man aud thank him out ofthe abundance
OF her gratitude tor his kindness to her
She would like to tell him. too, of her
trouble; but, then, why should she bur
den another with her affairs it could do
no good, but might produce much harm.
and She would leave there in few
weeks, so she would bear her own trials
and say nothing to any one. tor she be-
lieved really that was ono thing
which Tracy Myrle was trying
to do. was to get her to complain OF HIM
and OF course he would deny everything
that she told. and of course it would be
noised about. carried from mouth to
mouth, and hus her name would be
coupled with his, and disgrace would be
inevitable; tor it was her firm belief that
it was his intention, if possible. to ruin
| her. This she was determined he should
not do if discreetness on her part could
prevent it. Thus Tracy was defeated
again, and this was the fourth time; he
was so angry tonight that he did not
close his eyes tor sleep at all. SO anxious
too, was he for morning to come, for be
had heard Lima tell Bob to bring heI
horse out early the next morning, that
she wished to have her ride before break.
fast. He had watched her every day
and knew in which direction she usually
went Now he thought. My young
lady. you have had your last chance tc
battle me. and before tomorrow nigh
you will be in my power, then will re
pay you for the contempt which you il
your haughtiness. your dignity. fling a
me every chance that you get" Will
Lima it wa. different. For q time sh.
was considerably agitated, but attel
awhile her excitement wore off, and she
was As composed as any one could b
under existing circumstances She re
turned to the piano and finish ed playing
She even sang several lively pieces q
! Nutty's request. She knew that Tracy
could distinctly hear everything that sh'
sang, and she wanted him to understand
that she did not care for him, and tha
she did not fear him, either. Tr2c,
heard her and cursed her tor the yer,
Indifference with which she seemingl,
regarded his behavior.
Lima sat up an hour or two, then re
tired, but she was restless tor a tim,
and could not sleep, but finally she sanl
7 into a sweet refreshing slumber. such a!
usually visits the innocent. the pure; moi
did she awaken until the tirst fain
smiles of the rising sun bsthed her fac.
with its brightness. She dressed hersel
quickly and went down. She found he,
horse already saddled and waiting fo
! her She mounted him and rode brisk ly
peering at her through the gard-,
shrubbery CLEANED wickedly. triumph
antly at her. Owing to the earliues'
OF the hour and her being alone. sh'
concluded not to 60 very far. though sh'
, certainly did enjoy the pure exhilaratint
, breath OF this summer morning, whicl
came to her laden. as it were. with tn,
, perfumes exhaled from the flowers still
, dripping with honeysd dews. Lima hat
turned her horse toward home and wa
riding leisurely alo"g. She observed
carriage approaching her rapidly. Sh
recognized in the driver the man whor
9 she saw with uncle Jim on the cree
side on that awful day of the picnic
when the vehicle came 80 close to he
that she could touch the horses with he
il. hand. The driver startled her by tellin
i, her to stop. which, in place of doing
O before he had time to dismount. with th
strong whip she inflicted three or fou
. severe lashes on the already rest,es
It horses. which went tearing down th
If road at uad rate. Instantly turnin
d her horse into a by-path in order to g,
d out OF sight of this man, she had pr'
II ceeded but short distance when ma
d springing from the thicket in which b
g. was concealed. laid heavy hand upo
d her bride. ROSE.
Ie To be continued
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