The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-05-05
CHA o,TER VI.
HUSBAND, WIFE AND DAUGHTER.

HUSBAND, WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
Mr.. Horace bennington faced the
>een December 'ir couragcously, per
haps, for u coEy s!cscent, for he but
toned up. the ftdds OF mis- great coat
close to his throst and pushed his seal
SKIN muller VOL ever his ears, as he
walked. with Gaick, impatient tread
along the rough, irregular path.
The ground was well frozen, and in
Icrustations of ice bulged up here and
there in irregular hill-Iike heaps, but
he did not seem 60 notice this. With
eyes cast upon the darkness before
atm, Mr Remington moved along, as If
IN Il deep reverie.
On and on be wen. until he reached
the crossroads, at the intersection of
Which stood Squire Grimes's neat white
ottage, where he had passed so MANY
weary hours on sick bed. lie did
Aot. however, halt here, as he had
told Richard Martin he should, but
rasscd on, to the lett. taking dark,
rocky road He quickened his pace,
lpauslng frequently to look about, as
II expecting to discern, even in the
darkness, the course be was taking.
AZ last, beio1s; shelving rock lie
halted
|Shouid not wonder if | were lost. I
Ican see no lis:lt, and it is vet too
early for the neon. Here l am facing
Ia huge rock, black as pitch. YetIam
sure | heard old Grimes say something
Iabout the road 70 the left LEAKING to
their hQRle, and have taken tao road
to the left. There is no way Of getting
10 the place except by my own effort,
tor 1T will not do to tell anyone the
mission l am on, and, again, l may be
mistaken"
'Mr, Remington searched about for
some minutes, going forward, then re-
turning to the spot at which he had
hated. Suddenly lie paused and list
tcncd
In the quiet of the night, borne by
the iavislble air, came floating sounds
|,f melody, sweet, clear voice it was.
and It's every note indicated depth of
feeling bubbiing to the surface.
The listener was eAwrapt by the
notes of the songstress, and moved not
again until the last note had died
away. Then, with deep sigh, he
lmuttered:
"' Home, Sweet Home!' Again that
song guides me to she haven am seek
Eng. l can find ,ny way now."
lie turned about and went to the
south, and In moment found himself
IN a narrow pathway. beside a sort of
rocky hill at the end Of which he saw
tiny light. As he reached that light
the singing which had guided him re-
At its termination. he
knocked loudly upon the door before
Ihim.
The summons was almost immedi-
lately answered by the appearance Of
= ellie Remington on the threshold
WHO'S there?" she asked, holding
"a lamp above her head.
"A friend whom you have not seen
for long. time,' answered the man.
The rays from the lamp fell upon his
features as he spoke, for he had -pur-
posely let fall his mutfler and had
'oosened his collar.
Nellie gave short cry of alarm and
stepped back few PAGES.
'.Do you fear me?" asked the man,
and there was twinge of pain in his
tone. As he spoke, he crossed the
threshold and closed the door.
mo, do not fear you;'' replied the
young girl, with white cheeks, ''but
now did you come here? We thought
81 was, almost, but an all-wise
Providence saved me from a watery
grave. Why, know not. Is SIZE
nere?' he asked, abruptly.
Yes, in there
Nellie pointed toward the adjoining
room.
''In what condition."
..See for yourself" was the reply.
The man stood moment, looking at
the beautiful creature before him, and
the tears started to his eyes. But he
suppressed them and, bidding her pre-
cede him, followed her into the apart
ment indicated.
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