Daily globe., 1880-03-28

matter. the interview was far from satsfac-
tory. but the sergeant politely Thanked the
Young man, and apolo.ized for the Uncre-
monious detention.
''Please step with me into the adjoining
ROOM" he said.
COMPLYING with this request, James Dali
ton found there Il pale-taced young woman
of about twenty-three years OF age, and
little boy with IL pretty iace.
At il glance, he saw that they were either
mother and son, or sister and brother.
sThese, sir" said the sergeant of police,
'.are relatives OF Tie missing man, who
would like al escort back to tEeir LONE,
which is in Brooklyn. If you would be so
kind, and have the time to spare. You would,
know, confer favor upon the lady by see
ing her safe there"
James Dalton's kind, sympathetic heart
was deeply touched by the beautiful but sad
face before him, and at once. despite the
lady's protest, insisted upon accompanying
her.
When they reached the ladys home, lie
would have left her at the door, but she
begged that he would come i'll and have
cup Of cG:.te. rs supper WAS )nst being laid.
lie would have dLclined. but tue little boy
took him by the hand and looked up into
his face.
Il like you," said the little fellow, ''and
you must come in-you mustr
':Well, then, my boy, just long enough to
drink the coffee, for I must be going back,
as it is getting dark.
He allowed the child to lead him into the
neat and handsomely drawing
room, while the woman closed the outer
door and rang for the servant.
The boy clambered eagerly up on James
Dalton's knee and placed his little arms
about lis neck with wistful look
''You look like my papa, he murmured-
s'oh, So much like my dear papa!
'Bertie," admonished the lady, "don't
speak his name!'
Then flood of tears choked her utter
ance, and she hid her face in her hands.
scbbing like child.
The scene was exceedingly painful, and
one so new to the young man that he scarcely
knew what to say. He looked first at the
boy, then at the young widow.
Thus the three sat for some minutes, not
The lady was the first to speak.
'.That is his portrait" she said, pointing
to an oil painting over the mantel.
James Dalton had noticed the picture on
his entrance into the room. He now gazed
long and earnestly upon the features.
"a handsome face" he said aUdibly, and,
with the child in his arms, he walked over
to the mantel and took q closer look at the
features; 'and well-executed portrait.
The artists initials only are here. Madam,
may l ask who painted it?'
"a Mr. Suydam, of New York. replied
the lady. ''He was friend of Henry's, l
| think, for he called here one evening, long
while ago"
The servant now announced supper and
the three persons so strangely brought to-
gether descended to the dining roons the
boy clinging to Mr. Daltons hand.
Madam" said James Dalton, cheerfully,
as they sat down to the table, 'you must
not be down-hearted. Your husband may
not be dead. 1t is no unusual thing for a
business man to be called suddenly away.
Perhaps he is out CT the city
''Ah, sir, that is not at all likely" replied
the lady, with bitter smile. ''Henrys
business was not such as to make that neceS-
sary, but, in any such event, he could have
sent me word. You seek to comfort me,
and thank you, but no one can convince
me that my husband has not either been
murdered, Or
She paused suddenly and set down her
untasted coffee with trembling hand.
one cLtDSSu Tie COHNGISullOi, dlltt pCSttA
talking of society and the pleasures of the
winter season, laughing as she recalled some
humorous event. Her face was flushed,
and her manner wild.
James Dalton Immediately excused HIM
self, and rose to depart. The lady accom-
panied him to the door, after a moment
spent in eXtricatin2 her child's hand from
his.
." am extremely obliged to you, sir, for
your Kindness" she said 'The sergeant is
an acquaintance of our family, and he was
evidently looking to my welfare when he
requested you to see me safe home. It was
unnecessary, but l am just as thankful.
You can, however, do me a great favor by
| watching for news Of Henry, and, should
fortune favor you, please. call at once. Here
is my card; shall be ready to receive you
at any time convenient to yourself"
Her cheeks were white now and her eyes
laden with tears.
eyes, do come" pleaded the child. 81
like you so much!
BY force the little fellow was drawn away
from the young man, and the latter stood in
the open street.
'Am 1 dreaning:" he muttered. what
will be my next wonderful experienced?
AS if in reply to his question, as he walked
toward the corner, carriage came QaSnlnS
down the street, followed by crowd, shout
ing and yelling in a manner calculated to
frighten still more the terrified horses A
runaway team-no driver ON the box, the
reins trailing along the ground.
James Dalton sprang into the middle of
the street, and waived his hand alott, to
frighten the maddened creatures back.
His action caused them to veer to one side,
and the carriage, whirling in to the gutter,
struck tree with terrible force. The door
was sh!vered to atoms and the form of
woman was hurled out upon the sidewalk.
But she did not strike the tagging, for
James Dalton sprang forward ami caught
her in his arms. She -ame with such force
that he was thrown against an iron railing
back of him, and his hand badly lacerated
against its sides.
The horses dashed madly on, but were
stopped ere they had proceeded another
block.
The young man lifted the fainting woman
toward the street lamp.
He was surprised to find that it was the
same woman whom he had met with the
keen.eyed man two days previous. She was
as beautiful even in the pallor of fright.
With the assistance Of an officer, he con-
veyed her to the nearest drug store, where
she soon revived under the attention of the
doctor in charge.
Upon reviving. she looked about confused
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