The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-03-08


{" 1 made foolish mistake, admit, and
/ have been wandering upon false
track. But In recognizing the false
track, came back to the old one, which
is assuredly the right one"
"The right oneY" she replied, be-
ginning to comprehend the mans drift.
Yes, miss, the right road for mas
much as Langley is not the guilty man,
l am the more justified in again sus-
pecting Austin Sivory."
"Slr, the gentleman you are pleased
to suspect, Is far, far above your sus-
plcions" M
"My suspicious reached him BEFORE"
said the officer, cruelty, "and L flatter
myself that they will reach him again.
What change has taken place in the
man that his position so utterly differs
from that in which you placed him
few short weeks since ?"
81 know him now TO he an honest
gentleman" she replied, with energy.
"I have come to know him; and in
knowing Mr.. Sivory, esteem him. Do
not cast upon him the shadow of your
suspicion-of your evil thoughtl"
Woman" replied Webber, exaspera-
ted to see Margaret defend Austin with
all the energy of her vigorous nature,
from the moment have entered this
room, you appear to have taken pleas
ure in giving me to understand that
am nothing but ce-officer-that
there is nothing of the man, much less
gentleman, in my composition. So be
it. But the detective only knows his
duty. He has been told to find out q
certain criminal, and without reference
to any interest woman may feel for
him, or the love she may have bestowed
upon him."
"She leaped from her seat, and said,
"Leave the house !"
For some time Margaret was quite UNI
able to recover her self possession. How
ever, suddenly she took q resolution.
She had previously assured herself that
Webber had quilted the house, and she
had given orders that he should not be
admitted again.
No one thought of the key of the gar
den gate, which he still possessed.
Her resolution took the shape of
letter, which was thus worded:
Do not come to see me during the
day, but be here at seven this evening. [
think L have some good news that you
will be very glad to hear"
MARGHERITA."
This letter was written and addressed
to Austin Sivory.
She then said to her cousin, " wish
you would carry this letter yourself to
Mr.. Sivory. Take cab. and be as quick
as you can"
When Ellen returned, she said, Will
you help me pack upY"
"Why, Margaretp Where are we
goingp"
Far away-to Italy,
And when y"
morrow morning."
am in complete amazementl"
"You will soon learn all. am going
out. If anybody calls while am away,
say that shall not be able to see any,
body to-day. AS for tomorrow, let to-
morrow take care of ITSELF"
She then left the house, called O cab,
and drove to her lawyers. With him
she had long, and evidently important,
interview.
About halfpast six, night being now
come, she returned home. The spy
quilted his cab near Westminster Bridge.
Five minutes after he had opened the
garden gate, crawled up the stair case,
was once more in the balcony, and
watching her.
AS the clock of the Houses of Parlia-
ment sounded seven, the drawing room
door opened, and Austin Slvory ap-
peared, looking radiant with happiness.
What is the news ?" he asked, ad-
vancing. am glad to hear anything
that you say but what is the great
news 7"
am going to leave London-to
leave England for Italy"
" Let us go he said
"Will you follow me ?" she asked.
Can you ask the question 2" he re-
piled, kissing her hands.
She looked fixedly at him, read the
deep love he had for her in his beseech-
ing eyes, and said, Sit down; have
to talk with you very seriously"
hear you," he said, as he seated
himself upon stool at her feet.
have committed" said she, ga
great fault-a fault even greater than 1