The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-04
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soon relieved his PATIENTS su1.rngs, ana
the dehrnm left him.
An officer was sent from the prison to take
charge of the convict. who was to remain
at Clayton mansion till the next day, when
he would be removed to the cell that he had
occupied for so many drearv, DIR AIRY years.
The finding of the half stifed guard exas-
prrated the officials, but Joy in having the
ielon nj bay somewhat alleviated that injury
to the dignity of the law.
Cecil held a consultation with Mr. Belts,
the officer A fear that. in his dread If
what Ned Jasper might say, her father
had taken refuge in flight began to creep
into her mind, and were her wretched uncle
TO betray his connection, she knew her ia
TIERS absence would testify TO the truth of
the statement.
While she was yet talking with the officer,
a card was handed her.
She glanced at the name of George New
ton, petulantly cast it aside, and bade the
servant say she was engaged.
But, ma'am, he says he has something
important to tell you"
Then / will see him."
George Newton, when leaving Jared
Clark at the church, at first determined that
he would not carry out their agreed-upon
plan. He avoided meeting Clark in the
evening, though he had seen him. But in
the morning tue full misery of his position
presented itself atresh, and overturned his
decision.
Which feeling predominated-love or self
ishness-he did not stop to thlok' u Gus
beauty had fired his heart many months be-
fore, and drawn from him declaration of
affection, to which she replied that she es-
teelned him as a friend nothing more.
Since that time both had frequently met,
vet the subject was never once reverted to,
nor ever would have been but for the loss OF
fortune and the grip of the tiger
George Newton was fairly honorable with
the world, despite qualities which threat
ened his ruin. Before his intimacy with
Clark, contracted at the house OF dlssolute
young farmer, no man could justly have as
sailed his character, but, shortly after, he
began drinking heavily and wasting his sub
stance at the gaming-table.
| The over-iudulgence was OF course no.
ticcd at times, hard MS he struggled to hide
it, but of his gambling he supposed his
friends knew nothing, as most OF his tune
was spent away from his native village,
whittier he had returned the morning OF
Ned Jasper's attempted escnpe.
| Ce il greeted George Newton cordially
and at once asked his business.
| Excuse me, Mr.. Newton, if | appear
rude, for have little time to spare, and
am forced to request you TO be Drief, she
added.
beg pardon myself Miss Clayton, fol
intruding, but my object in calling IL, tc
me, vitality important, returned he 'Do you
remember certain conversation Whlch
took place between us some three months
ago, in this room?"
Cecil felt annoyed, but answered, pleas
an ly:
Il am not sure, but can guess what inter
view you refer to.
at that interview, I declared my love
for you, told you how your image hauntec
me- That love still retains its hold, un
abated, and has at length oyerrul d my de
sire to crush it, forcing me to ask you tt
pity me and reconsider your answer. WI
yon be mine? If you cannot now feel an!
of that passion which | entertain for you
the devotion OF this heart will never cauS
you to regret the step, and will finally VII
reciprocation."
: He did not attempt to touch her but re
J manned leaning against the mantel, await
, rg her reply. Slowly it came-slowly an
decisively:
my answer George Newton, must be tn
=, same as before I do not love you.
"But in time" he began.
Time would not alter my feelings a
|; ota."
One more effort. He would appeal to he
sympathy nit,
'"What if it would save me from ruinP" b
. asked, tremulously.
"Nlen are not SO foolish as so throw ava
life for loss of love-" was the slightly sarca
$ ic reply. "If you need money, Will gla'
~ give it you"
j, Cecil saw clearer than he thought.
q "Money7" he stammered. "N hat DO yo
a mean2"
/ "Do not attempt to disguise what is
|, me apparent" she said kindly. "You Al
/ dressed for money Your appearance alol
proves the fact. Ali fear you are beir
led away from manhood by evil cor
u panions. Do not deny it. The marks
Il debauchery are visible in every lineamel
's Of YOUR counteuance am sorry-ve
e sorry! 1t used not TO be so, George"
l. Her sweet, low voice filled him with mo
tifcation, and made him regret his errand
A 'Yet there is time for reform, she adde
+e Halt where you are.
She went to an escritoire and filled out
4 check.
He watched every move, entranced by d
{ ourty and kindness, and as she handed HI
the slip of paper, he took it mechanically
ID AN order for thousand dollars" he
+, | ,Inimed, Cecil, would you insult me!
r. IN no beggar" ,,,
l. "Had entertained that thought, mig
y not have given it you" returned Cecil.
mall sum of money, loaned at the PROF
ime has often saved soul from perdltlf
Il. This NAV rescue e from the wiles OF
n temperance and theves' -,
j. George Newton WINGED, and his ID
,rl iushed crimson.
" Tearing the check into fragments, he c
:, t ON the floor ,, ~,
Il 81 have descended in the scale. Miss CT
st ton." he said, proudly, 'but will not, he
Il yer pressing nv needs, accept bounty fr
\ uch source. Yet thank you"
The true manhood displayed in that
II, md reply Cecil ever after treasured.
OF He turned to CO. She spoke not VIC
u lfter taking his hat from the rack in
I, lall he returned.
nv "Just one question, Miss Clayton.
h, your father ever suffered injury thro'
Y. Jared Clark"
IN This totally unexpected inquiry start
Cecil.
aWhyY
Last evening" passing here just after
as trouble with Ned Jasper, | saw Mr. CLAY
e' lud Jared Clark together, near the g.
N, They we're conversing in low tones.
Clayton seemed agitated, but could
distinguish what was being said. The IL
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