The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-03-17
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JARRETT SYLVESTER.
.~rrRED. YET FREE" "CrOUDS AND sUNsHISH,s ,
xsrEILE's ERROR" FALSE PRIDE"
"sTRICKEN DUMB." ETC.
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Authu' Of

sTou are prudlsh. Miss Suydam," mur-
,c,ed Miss Van Duyne to herself, as Clarice
knt to replenish the fire.
Shortly after this conversation. Claricc
II the room.
A. portrait Of Clarence Suydam, and then.
III annoyed by some unpleasant thought,
~ .nsed herself, walked to the other enl
= the room, and laid herself down upon
settee.
IN entered the room.
aMy benefactor!" exclaimed Miss Van
myue, rising hastily and running to him
,;tb outs.retched hands. ''How l have
hinged to see you" She pushed the arm
dali near the fl and drew low bench
= beside it. .sHere is comfortable seat;
iis Suydam will be in presently"
James Dalton sat down in II maZe-he
us always in maze when near this woman.
Mss Van Duyne placed herself on the
Ancb at his feet, and her beautiful eyes
ought his face.
awhy do you get down at my feet?" said
Ae artist
aBecause it is my rightful place." replied
U6 yuuuS "oinaaA, DAo'An0' = "oA Jo"A
dave hencesorth.
aNonsense, Miss Van Duyne! What I
haze dose in your behalf would have done
iu any one similarly situated"
Iinow that" she murmured-'1 know
hst You are so good!'
James Dalton was more than ever en-
4 taneed.
SLOW came you to make such an altera-
fun in your dress?' he asked, suddenly,
boxing down at her plain habiliments.
Miss Van Duyne smiled sweetly.
"What wore was far too extravagant for
hese humble surroundings, Mr.. Dalton"
ihe said, ''and was also forced to consult
he feelings Of another; Miss Suydam is bet
tsable to dress richly, FOR she has money
bmpply her wants. while I am dependent
pon-upon you. 1t would show sad lack
ists were to deck myself in my old tinery."
admirable humility" thought james
Dalton. "Well, throw away everything
which will remind you of your former life, 4"
knid, 'apd whatever You desire in the
| NY Of clothing an prepared to get. /
make this proviso: you must order nothing
4 Inferior qualitys everything must be Of
| &e very best the market affords"
Ill should scarcely care to do that"
shmmered Miss Van Duyne.
"why not?"
Because II am afraid it is too much to
Epect YOU to provide for me SO bountifully.
And, besides, my demands, under such cir
eamstances might be extravagant, for my
ntions Of living are high and need to be
lrbed."
DO not let that annoy you, Miss Van
Dayne. You are not at all likely to make
ny demand which I am unable to meet.
but, before we proceed any further, must
aM more information in regard to your
ra life; it is absolutely necessary, for many
nascna have not troubled you hitherto,
eanse did not do not now-wish to
reyon unnecessary pain. but am obliged
enk for more enlightenment"
Miss Van Duyne's head dropped and the
0lor mounted to her temples. She drew
iny few yards, as if she would gladly
hve escaped from the room.
"Do not be too exacting" she n,oaned.
liam not at all exacting. wish to save
jon future trouble b knowing how to act"
T-Icannot tell you, Mr.. Dalton" sobbed
ne young woman.
"you mnst! You must tell me all, and
ell me before leave this house."
"Als"
'Yes, all, if you would save yourself un-
bld misery"
"Bas you would put me away from you
you would detest me!'
mo, should esteem you the more for
Jour confidence"
but it is such a terrible story, and-and
0s1 you would bring the police down upon
ny brother George
THAT would not be your fault. and you
would be as guilty as he is We're you to re-
~ Il cannot tell" repeated Miss Van Duyne,
sdl weeping.
"Do not be foolish" said James Dalton,
w tender tone. Il have no time to waste
o-oay. and am here, principally, to see
~. Miss Van Duyne. Claricc will remain
w tot the room until our interview is over,
%a she need know nothing of what passes
= Uus!xeen US; trust me, who am your friend,
@aeep sacred whatever you disclose"
!, nis manner seemed to win the stricken
sslfnre. and, at last. with a choked utter
- and an averted face, she told him the
ny Of her life.
Iwas painful revelation of brothers
= aacked deeds-a brother who had caused
- death of fond mother by his evil
uutses and turned the affection of father
u nus daughter toan intense hatred.
a. she concluded her recital, Miss Van
o.Ines head sunk forward upon the arm of
chair beside her.
ssmes Dalton made q move to 60 to her,
= cnecked himself and sat down again.
Inere Is nothing in what You have told
=: ~, said, ''that can be attributed to
s.ss ssss1edness on your part. Your brother
s.u ~, an infamous lie, which implicated you
sSsa scla 1t for the sake of money. His plot
~lsd, and you were both cast of. Still
~ chung to your vicious brother and en-
avoeed to reform him. You are q martyr;
seeundrel. and merits hanging!'
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