The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-01
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tunes comes over people when they suddenly ind that they have done some thing wi,hou; the bounds of prudence and proprie;y. h few loungers still fingered on the piazza. bu, the hallway was deserted and silent. Al the door of her room they paused; the man took the woman's hand ard looked earnestly in.o her face: = good night" she whispered :; = good nigh,. said he in a low voice :: then their eyes me, and prompted by mutual passion their lips were sealed in one long, fervent kiss. Frightened al what he had done Arnd, dropped her hand and rushed away. Reaching his room he hastily threw of his clothes and blowing out the light flung himself upon his couch ; bur all his efforts to sleep were in vain, and for hours he rolled and tossed from side 10 side. He was deeply chagnned a, berAying his weakness. and for time resolved no, to risk himself again in her presence. bu; ,o go away quietly and try and jorge: all tha. had passed. The desire. however. 10 lea.n
 what lnf,ueaee had governed the actions 9. her whom he s;ill loved and to knos II it had been any ac; of his ai last over ruled al else. and he again settled upon ms resolve 10 remain and seek some solution of the mystery. l. was after mid night when ne fell asleep. and ,he suu was hoars high when he again awoke.
 On descending to his evening meal Arndt found that Gray had returned and was |; supper with his wife He bowed to them gravely and then sough: q sea: IT another par; of the room. l. was the rirs; time tha, he had seen them together. and during the ensuing halt hoer he watched them closely. What he saw only increased his desire to study them more, and for the week iha, followed he los, TO opportunity 70 prosecute his ann When ever the chance offered he talked with the husband and noted his every word and action while from the wife he he'd carefully aloof. 4, the end O. the time mentioned he was more perpleNet than ever. He lad come to the ce0- clusIon tha; Gray had d sincere affection for his wife, and ,ha, he was completely under her control; while she ln turn seemed to care nothing for h.m. Then why had she married him This was a mystery which Arni; could no; solve. 4, last he decided 10 have an interview with her. wres, the se- ere, from her and then go away. The opportunity for this soon came.
 In the evening Arndt. while sitting on the piazza. saw Gray. accompanied by his wife, take his way to the railway s.a- ton across the street. When the train came Tn he saw the husband bend and kiss his wife, but noted. or fancied .ha, he did. that she did no. return the ca- ress. A few minutes after the train was gone she was seated by his side. In ,her nic for the next day. and said ,ha, she had intended to join the party. bu, owing to her husbands unexpected absence would have to forego the pleasure. Re- cosnlzing his chance the young man re- piled that he had received an invitation. but no, finding companion. had about gwen up gong. Sill if Mrs. Cray would accep. his escort he would be more than pleased 10 loin the party. As he had ex- peoted this invitation was gladly accepted and their arrangements soon made
 For long ..,le after h.s companion had baGe h.m gooi night Arnl; sa, ln- dl'ieren. 10 what was passing around him while dark thoughts and half formed resolutions crowded through his m,ri She loved hun still; then why should he no, persuade her to hy wi,h him, and in due tune make her his own. Were such thoughts temptations. or in follow ing out this half formed resolve would he no, be only clainsing tina, which was ais Did not the secre. pas. make her beiore God more his wife than she could ever be that of Robert Gray. Or were no. things better as they were. ani would he not ac, the wiser par; ID leaving Gro,on a; once and her presence forever. He had half arisen to carry ou; this when somethin : whispered: 7" No. remain md wherein you have been wronged and then le, matters take thelr course.
 The p!cnicers started early and the sun had just arisen ~hen they reach ed the share O. the lake where they were 10 spend the day. An hour was spen, in roaming abcu, the woods ,ha, irinsei the lake. and then all sough, the boats which were to carry them ;e ;he a.he. side. Each couple took boa.. and as some time was spen, ir emoarkins he hrs, was far out in the lake before all had pushed otf. The las, 10 embark were Arnd, and Mrs. Gray. The lake was small. and its water 50 clear and surface smooth that the penicers could see the bottom thirty fee, below them. All were in high spirits and the proposal for arace was loudly cheered and speedily com piled with. During the excitemen, ,ha, followed Arndt allowed his boa, 70 fall behind and then for time was silent, trying to decide upon the bes, means oi speaking his thoughts. He was aroused from his seeming revery by the playtal inquiry:
 "wha, means this long silence, Mir. Arndt:"
 Grace" he said hoarseiy. wan: you to tell me why you married this. man Gray? If you were wholly false" a dangerous light coming into his eyes) j." shall be strongly tempted 10 kill you
 Kill me then"
 Walter Arndt looked al the desperate woman before him and then bursting into