The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-03-03
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BARRETT SYLVESTER.
xyxrTERED, YET FREE," CLOUDS AND srNsHrxl.s
EsTELLE's ERROR" "FALsR PRIDks
" STRICKEN DUNB," Brc.
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Mr. OsiIlbVoA uiu Hot reply 10 Cn1S speech.
but kept his eyes averted from the speaker.
and his fingers twitched nervously.
"Wop't ask me to take a seat, eh?" con.
tinued the man, impudentiy. Tin sorry
YOU are so discourteous. However, I'll helD
myself"
He made move to draw chair up to the
tble
The old man rose suddenly to his feet.
end, without uttering word. stepped to-
vard the bell-wire; but. before he could
sing the intruder placed his back against it.
'Don't get angry, Ovington," he said.
coolly; Il don't wish 10 bother you long, I
assure you; but you must hear what have
10 say. The last time was in your palatial
residence, you ordered me out, and went
quietly-this time shall not go until am
ready; SO rest easy"
BE sat down near the bell-wire, and. plac-
ing his feet on an ottoman. took out from
his breast pocket case of cigars, which he
held toward Mr.. Ovington.
"They are @ fine brand-have one!'
'This is infamous!" exclaimed Mr.. Ovinc-
ton, passionately. leave the house in
stantly. or l shall call for help to eject your
The intruder smiled grimly.
'That would require explanations which
Nould not be compatible with your high
toned notions. Don't be 40 foolish, old
man. have something important 10 say to
you"
"Speak on, then," said Mr.. Ovington,
heplessly.
Icame here, sir, in the Arst place, to ask
sou to reconsider your hasty proceeding in
shutting me out from my home, and forcin.
me to live life OF crime aud misery. am
extremely sorry that should have acted SO
evilly, but it can be traced - boyish folly.
and not to the wickedness Of advanced age,
for you know that begged your pardon
With tears in my eyes, aud yoa know that I
meant it. too. That should b sufficient 10
bring your mind to serious reflection on
your unwarrantablo action in reprobating
ne."
The manner of the man was haff!serious.
half-angry. and his voice told of subdued
feeling
'Why did you not think Of this befors?'
asked Mr.. Ovineton, sternly.
Because Of the hatred 1 entertained for
-FOUR contemplate move"
"Ah, indeed! And you como here now.
upon the eve Of the marriage of my dsugh-
ter, to endeavor to conciliate me. Ycu stole
my money, and then laid the blame upon
one whom 1 dearly loved. You saw that
Old, trusted domestic go to prison innocent
call wrong. and, when too late found out
your vile plot, the poor creatures term of
Incarceration had expired. and he came ont
branded with that stigma which should have
Alone rested upon you. Was it not just that
should punish you in tho manner which
would be most severe?"
sTou could have handed me over to Off
Gers of the law"
"And have brought reproach upon Maud!"
exclaimed MIR. Ovington. s'That I would
not do, nor can see how such q course
would have benefited you. No; you shall
be the only one to suffer. If you have come
here to conciliate me. George Ovington, let
me at once give you to understand that the
task will not be accomplished"
''Do You mean to say that if I, your only
eon. who has long ago repented his evil
.co9rses-if ask you to forgive and take me
back to your affections, you will refuss?'
Most positively; refuse to have any
thlng do with you, or any one belonging to
you"
crimes"
"There is no need Of that. You have two
strong hands, and with them can easily win
Jour bread honestly, if you choose"
mot SO. am unwell most Of the time,
ana have been ever since you forbade me the |
y
sposition in any business"
THAT l do not believe, siY!'' said Mr. |
ovngton. frigidly. ''Do not lie to me!'
You will not receive me back into my |
dghtful homer"
The old gentleman shook his head, sadly. |
Il will not because ! cannot, however |
much might desire to help you. 1t would |
create bad odor; and, besides, could not |
trust you"
"Aave you such An unforgiving spirit?'
mo; do forgive you. But you must not |
e1pect me to give you the same opportunity |
% carry on your wickedness. forgive. but |
sm compelled not to forget, out of justice to |
~ concerned"
"Will you not assist me thenf"
mr.. Ovington paused . moment before |
answering this question.
"Yes, he said; Il will pay your expenses
% california, and place at your disposal
@ousand dollars, to Be- used as you may
snSa. sn'ax at M That is all Judge to be right.
1and. in the bargain-and will you see that |
aget an introduction to her husband!'
. "No-decidedly not. Maud 10 too pure TO
" colelninated by your socisty."
,Wel, father" said the keen -oyed George, |
yMle o sneer lurked ahput the cornsn Of his
asn Il suppoee your busins1 troubles
asve affected your bank account, but think |
any rate"
sn ovington gave las m Q eaxouD look
A. BUSINESS trouhlesr' hs eackisnsl. 'sWhAs
70 you mean1''
>,.s. ~a. ! have heard ~ you aze on to
"ss Of bankruptcy, but that this marxiege