The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-13

she Is known by another name. 1t Is
her request that keep her identity as
much of secret as possible Till this case
is settled. If should direct you where
to find her, her secret would be betrayed
But, Mr.. Victor, l am her attorney; and
if you have anything of Importance to
communicate, will listen to it gladly
OF course, under the circumstances,
am forced to conclude that you have
some object of Importance in view in
wishing to see Miss Cashel."
Victor realized at that moment that
his position might be misunderstood. 1t
had not entered his mind before that
Mr. Wyle might be suspicious of him.
He had an object in view in wishing to
see Miss Cashel; but he did not desire
to state 1t at that time.
have nothing to communicate at
present." he returned to Mr.. Wylie.
"Of course cannot expect you to do
otherwise than obey her request"
Then he added, after moments
pause
81 am aware, Mr.. Wylie that it seems
ridiculous that should be searching
for Miss Cashel, and yet refuse to state
why wish to behold her. You will
pardon me for my absurdity. The truth
is, have heretofore only thought of
my desire to look upon her, and have
not considered my errand here in its
ridiculous light"
6 Are you acquainted with Mr.. Lionel
Cashel, the defendant in this case ?"
Mr.. Wylie'inquired.
Again the same expression came into
Victor's eyes that had entered them
him a similar question.
81 know him." he said coldly.
The keen lawyer did not fail to see
the CLEAN in the mans eyes, and he
felt doubly assured that his client had
nothing to fear from him.
He likes not Cashel, and so converse
ly, for that aeason, if no other, is
friend to u.s." was Mr.. Wylie's thought.
"When will the case be tried again ?"
inquired Victor.
"In December" was the answer.
cat Richmond ?"
At Richmond"
Il intended to be present at the first
trial." Victor continued "but L was
kept away by business affairs. Good
day, Mr.. Wylie."
And Victor bowed himself out of the
lawyers Office.
That man appears to take strange
interest in this case" muttered Mr..
Wylie. "It cannot be mere blind
hatred of Cashel that influences him;
for, if am any judge of human nature,
he is not the man to cherish anything
of that kind. To say the least, his con-
duct is singular; and there is some
mystery hidden under all this.'
Frequently, after that, did the lawyer
think of Victor, and that interview.
CT have made a fool of myself"
mused Victor, as he hastened away
from the attorneys office. Strange
that did not think what predicament
/ would be in when Wylie should ques-
tion me as to my object as L ought to
have considered that he most assuredly
would. am not sorry that l did not
discover her whereabouts. How would
have felt calling on a strange young
lady, and unable to give reason for my
visity Truly, 1 have been decidedly
thoughtless."
And thus, for the time, at least, Vic
tors quest ended.
Meantime, Barbara Lindsey had re-
turned to her friends in Virginia.
Victor called at the residence of Mrs.
Holland, in Baltimore, and, inquiring
for her, was told whittier she had gone.
Victor was sorry that he could not
see Miss Lindsey Immediately; but still
he had room for pleasurable feelings, for
he had laid his plans to be much in the
vicinity of The Cedars for some time at
least.
What drew this man thither so fire.
quently 1t seemed as though it must
be some strange, powerful influence.
To return to Barbara.
There were still some guests at De
Vere's when she arrived, ,-among them,
Vincent Sherwood.
A day or two passed, and during those
passing days Barbara watched Victoria
and Vincent Sherwood. She came to
the conclusion that there were pretty
strong evidences Of pair of lovers.
Has Mr.. Sherwood proposed yet 2"