The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-23
CHAPTER XIV.
TIE REpRoBArE SONS EVIL DEED.

It NSiO OuNt NV SuNpSo "VtO Sbion
and tue Ovington mansion vas again re-
stored to its usu quiet
Maud 0vington d retired for the night,
and was vniuly striving to escape from her
accusing conscience.
The only person awake was Mr.. Ovinston.
lie sat in large easy chair i'll the library,
beside table upon which we're various pa
perS aud documents.
There was sad expression upon his worn
couutenance, and every now and then he
would pass his hand across his brow, ms If
to brash away from his vision some obscur-
ing cloud. Not vestige of the happiness
which had appeared il his face short hour
before was to be seen now. Thus he sat for
nearly an hour when, MS if overcome by his
thoughts, he buri his face i'll bis hands
and leaned forward Oh the table. Not until
the clock chimed two did he rouse from his |
reverie.
As he moved his chair, noise behind it |
caused him 10 turn his sunken eyes toward |
the spot from whence it proceeded.
A young, fashionably dress man stood be-
fore him-a man whom he knew too we'll.
The sudden and unexpected sight of this
person in his house at such an hour held
him speechless with astonishment
The uninvited guest was the first to break
LnS deuQ Sll6GCb Vi tnG IOtm 1lc oOHcos
with sarcastic smile, and came round in
front of Mr.. Ovington.
"You are amazed at my visit, old man,
aren't your he said "Sorry to disturb you
ut so late-or, should say, early-an hour,
hut you were engaged in festivities which
precluded my speaking with you before, so
/ haven't any time to waste, nor do want
to keep you up--you ought 10 be IN bed
now"
Mr.. Ovington did not reply to this speech,
but kept his eyes averted from the speaker,
and his fingers twitch Il nervously.
"Won't ask mo to take seat, eh?' con-
timed the man, impudently. "Tm sorry
you are so discourteous. However, III help
myself.
table.
The old man rose suddenly to his feet
and, without utering word, stepped to.
ward the bell-wire; but, before he could
ring. the intruder placed his back against it.
'tDont get angry, Ovngton," he said,
coolly: II don't wish to bother you long, l
assure YOU; but you must hear what l have
to saw The last time was in your pAlatiai
residence, you ordered me out, and went
quietly-this time l shall not 60 until am
ready; so rest easy"
He sat down near the bell-wire, and plac-
ing his feet on an ottoman, took out from
his breast pocket case of cigars, which he
held toward Mr.. Ovington.
They are fine braua-have oneE
This is lntamous' exclaimed Mr.. Owing
ton, passionntelv. Leave the house IN
stantly, or shall call for help to eject you!'
Tie intruder smiled grimly
THAT would require explanations when
, l.. Ia ,ritb hiuh-
| toned notions. Don't be SO foolish, Old
man. I have something important to say to
: you" o,--,.
helpleesly. :,
= II came here, sir, in the first place, to ask
g YOU to RECONSIDER your hasty proceeding IN
shutting me out from my home, and forcing
me to live life OF crime and misery. l am
r extremely sorry that | should have acted so
S evilly but it can be traced to boyish folly
e and not to the wickedntss of advanced age,
! for YOU know that / begged your PARTON
with tears in my eyes, and you know that L
meant 1t, too. That should be sufficient to
Ibriug your miud to serious reflection on
. your unwalrantable action in reprobating
t me-"
c The manner of the man was half-serious,
II lhalfa fanrry. and his voice told of subdued
e feeling
a "Why did you not think of this beforef'
I asked Mr. Ovington, sternly.
=, because of the hatred entertained fol
u = YOUR contemplate move.
4 All indeed! And you come here now
e upon tie eve Of the marriage OF my daugh
le ter, to endeavor to conciliate me. You stol
|: NV money, and then laid the blame upol
| one whom dearly loved. Yoa saw tina
y old. trusted d.ccinlru,1c gu &c prison innocen
d of all wrong, and, when too late found ou
p, your vile plot, the poor creatures term G
II incarceration had expired. and he came ou
VI branded with that stigma which should hav
81 alone rested upon you. Was it not Just tina
to | should punish you in the manner whic
e. would be most seye!ef
fe "You could have handed me over to oil
I'D GERS of the law
IT. "And have brought reproach upon Maud
~ exclaimed Mr.. Oyington. "lhat L woul
~, not do, nor can / Zee how such cour
w. would have benefited you. No; you sha
I'll be the only one to suffer. II you have con
'te here to ooncilate me. George Ovington, !
no me at once give you to understand that
ed task will not be accomplished"
ad 'sDo you mean to say that II l. your on
IN. son, who has long ago sepented his e'
,he courses if ask you to forgive and take L
vas back to your affections, you Will 'eiuse'
II, "Most positively; l refuse 70 have an
thing do with you' or any one belonging
b;s you. J.. NC.
ess, erime2"
ing "Tbere is no need of that. You have t.
vas styons hands, and with them can easily "
rife vour bread honestly, if you choose.
me- mot SO. am unwell most of the tin
;rst and have been ever since you forbade me
,ras house, ten years ago am not able 10 nj
w.. position in any business -.
nee "That I do not believe, sir!' said
uia Oviugton, frgidly. "Do not lie to mel!
Inc "You will not receive me back Into
we'd rightful homer" ,,
The old gentleman shook his heaa SAC
nJ will not because | cannot, howe
. much l might desire to help you. 1t wo
create a bad odor; and, besides, l could
edit trust you. -.
if- "Have YOU such an unforgiving spirit?
, II "No; I do forgive you. But you must
rid expect me to give you the same opportut
ora to carry on your wickedness. forgive
:, az am compelled not to forget, out OF justice
e.thh' all concerned" -,
the D'Will You not assist me thenY
lrth, Mr.. Ovington paused moment bel
'lga- answering this question.
oric eyes, he said; Il will pay yonr expei
line; to California, and place at your alSpoS'
nth, thousand dollars. to DC % useu as {ou ha ri
loes; think NJ nav 10 %a : !''o
elev under Ihe clrcuI,H,@n umnm a IN visit NV 81
rain u.na 'i IN JIe tba horoainNand % viii YOU zee
anu : nst au introducton to h .t ;. ,sband?'
the "No o-decdedly not. Raao - tco pul
lica- he contaminated by your society