The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-02-10
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-The General spent much of his time at
Nr Oyincton's mansion Oh Madison Avenue.
q. u,as A privileged visitor ut all hours. for
NJ Oyington, who had long known and
respected the wealthy soldier, and was only
ioo glad to welcome him as his future SON
n.aw.
Upop the night Of the tenth Of October
De night succeeding the day upon which
ihe interview between Miss Maud Ovington
and Clarice Suytlan had taken place-the
General dined alone at his club, and sat
o,sr his untasted wine, thinking of the fu-
4re. which lay before him, until the clock
aruek eight. He looked up as the sound
net bis ear. and counted the silvery strokea.
'"Eight o'clock, he said: Il thought il
ys later will stroll up the avenue and
all upon Ovington. Maud was ont when I
ulled this morning. hut ain sure to fad
Nem ut home tonight, for there is nothing
much in the way Of amusement to call hin
eut"
BE put on his hat and left the clubhouse.
BE was doomed to disappointment, for
yAm be reached Mr.. Ovington's house he
rs informed by the servant that Miss
Mud had complained of headache, and
I'D retired to rest some time before his ar
ixd Mr.. Ovington was alone in the
library.
The General turned away with sigh.
sTell Mr.. Ovington that l will call to-
acnow,' he said, as he quilted the house,
Gsheartened by his disappointment
He had left his carriage at the door of the
clubhouse. and returning to it he told his
euachman to drive him to Wallack's Theatre.
do I-,.ov ,1,ok
ne eto-night" he muttered, as he threw hinl-
eli back on the purple cloth cushions of his
luxurious equipage; II feel restlessness
which canno! overcome. I am going to
his theatre from no fancy for the entertain
aent it can afford, but from the necessity
ddoing something"
As General Dumont's carriage drove from
be clubhouse, a man, who hsd been stand
tg for some time in the shadow of the por-
eeo arolled slowly away in an opposite
lkecton.
The Performance at Wallack's was not
ever until after eleven o'clock, but General
Dunont grew weary of the entertainment,
nd left the house q little before the hour
truck. He found the space before the thea
@ almost entirely deserted except by his
on carriage, ard gentleman and two
hdes, who were waiting for stage.
The night was dull and foggy, and the
hmps before che theatre struggled vainly
With the mist.
As he was about to step into his carriage,
shand was laid upon bis arm, and, turning
tound, he found himself face To face with j
nan. This man WIS dressed ia tattered
garments, and had his featured concealed
Wrtlv by an old slouch hat
The General put his Aaut IN his pocket,
ND vas about to draw r,it hs purse, but
ee man seemed to divine his Intention.
ifS not your money That l want" he
ND. Il am sent here by one who would
pax to you upon q subject that is very
oeaf to your heart. Ii you value your good
aame, follow mel"
"But who are you, and where would you
ake ne! exclaimed the General.
III You value your good name, follow
repeated the man in exactly the same
as before. "She who sent me to seek
spa oade me say that and nothing more."
~ was woman then who sent you?"
1T was."
Inc General paused for moment.
what II this mysterious summons should
euncen Maud Ovington?
That thought was enough.
twill follow you, he said.