Daily globe., 1879-06-22

"No, he does not dream that I would
leave home"
'And you have told your story to no
one here but u.s."
'No, did not let the slightest hint
drop"
''You did we'll. Tomorrow you must
return to your home, but he must not
guess that you have spoken to me; when
I need you will send for you I wiles
take your fight into my hands. You say
you are his wife in the sight of God;
say, if woman's wit and woman's wife
can accomplish aught, you shall be John
Archer's wife in the sight of God and of
man." Then she added fiercely to her
self: "He deceived me, too, and I must
have revenge, sweet revenge"
"But one thing I can't understand,
Violet; why is it your aunt has taken
such a dislike to me. What could I have
done to offend herr"
''John, dear, it is because she no long
er has all of my love to herself. am
like an only child, and she dislikes you
because you have stolen my heart from
her"
"But, darling, she ought to realize that
she can not expect to keep you forever.
Treasures like your own sweet self will
sooner or later attract discoverer; pre-
cious gems are not to be passed un-
noticed"
"Particularly by needy adventures
like yourself"
ssViolet!''
''Then you do love me for myself, and
and not merely for my wealth?"
"Darl1ng, how can you doubt my loves"
"Aunt Rose tells me my wealth is my
only attraction in your eyes. But care
not what it is you see in me to love, my
heart is wholly yours. If you have de-
fects, as other mortals have, see them
not; if you are deceiving me, I see no
signs of it; love reveals to me nothing
but love, and do not care to see with
other than loves eyes, though an abyss
yawns before me-"
'Dear Violetp'
A self-satisfed smile passed across his
features as the youg girl threw herself
into his arms. Had Violet forgotten her
revenge, or was this but part her plan
to accomplish it?
"Then your aunt will not give her con-
| ScuC W OuI uSlII1dSc! uC dohcu, dS Cucy
walked on through the moonlit woods.
No. Her heart is set upon my marry
ing George Steele"
''The lawyers son?"
eyes"
'sHumph!" he muttered, with shrug,
''what does she see so attractive in him?"
| ''What, indeed!'' she murmured, NOV
ing closer to his side.
An hour afterward Violet Medring re-
turned, shivering, out of the chill March
air, to the house. After short medita-
ton in her own room, she sent for Jane,
the housemaid
"Jane," said she, when the girl had
closed the door, IL can trust you"
"You have known me long enough, I
hope, Miss Violet, to have found out that
l am trustworthy replied Jane, slightly
hurt.
'Forgive me, Jane; I did not mean to
hurt your feelings. I scarcely knew what
I was saying. Jane, want you to take
the early train in the morning for
Knowlestown. When you get there in
quirc the way to Farmer Kings place,
and give this note to his daughter Lucy.
She will return with you on the afternoon
train. But, remember, do not get off there
leave the cars at the next station below.
You can hire carriage there and drive to
within short distance of home, and then
be careful that no one sees you bring
Miss King to the house. It will be dark
then, you know, and you can easily come
in the back way without any body being
the wiser. You are both to come right
up here to my room, and remain con-
cealcd here until join you; will tell
more then. You understand, Jane, that
no one is to know any thing about your
movements. Remember, it is of vital i'm
portance to me that this is kept secret y
"You can trust me, Miss Violet" said
Jane, resolutely. ''You have done me
many kindness, and I would do almost
anything to be of service to YOU"
! It was the second night after the above
conversation. A slight snow had fallen
that day, enough to cover the ground
and the spring wind blew strong and
cold across the fields, bringing sheets Of
flakes with it now and then as it whis.
tied along in it's stronger blasts. A quar-
ter of an hour had passed since the clock
in the carriage house had counted out
the strokes of 8. The man waiting at the
end of the avenue turned his back tc the
wind, struck a match rather impatiently
and consulted his watch. An oatl,
reached the end of his tongue, but its
utterance was stopped as his eye caught
sight of two dim figures hurrying dowr
? the road.
II thought you would never come," ht
: said, as he pushed the gate for them tt
pass out.
The taller of the two females did MOI
reply as she took his prohered arm, bu
! ! drew her thick veil more closely abou
her face.
They walked on for some time withou
, !, speaking, the man and one woman il
! front, while the other woman kept clos
! to their heels.
, "T wish you had permitted me to bring
a carriage, Violet. Is it very tar?" asked
the man presently,
"No," was the reply, in whisper
cit is almost the first house as yo,
8 come into Green street." said the woman
J trudging on behind, cit amt far now"
There was silence again.
s'Here we are," said Jane-for she
;. was-after while. "That is Johnson's
u and here is the minister's house,
y She held back the gate while the othe
u two passed in.
"How you tremble, Violet,' whispere
l. Archer, as they went up the path. ''Hav
no fear, dear, it will soon be over.''
"You are late," said the minister, a
he ushered them into his sunny littl
parlor. "You will just have time
catch the train" he added. as he locke