The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-11-07

perenced; 1 acted for the best, and God
knows, honestly carried out my part of
the bargain. My marriage, unfor-
tunately, benefited my mother but lit
tie, for she died soon after. Then lady
- took me up. Society discovered |
was beauty, and my husbands ambi-
ton was satisfied. All! few guessed
how, beneath the rich dresses and
Jewels, the heart was heavy and sad.
Situated as l was, neither man or wo-
man could help me. Love l was not
free to give. Friendship l soon learned
was but name. / was the fashion.
NY master was satisfied. He encour-
aged me in every extravaganza, then
upbraided me when learned the truth
that his wealth was but fable and my
admirers were expected to pay my |
bills. There was one terrible |
scene between us and then came
the sale. 1 compelled him to
take me abroad, for l still
hoped, away from the world, QUITO the
false position in which l had been
placed, something like peace might at
last be ours. Alasl the dream was vain.
One day learned that the very means
on which we subsisted were procured
from rich woman separated from her
husband. Then fled. l went to Paris
to a friend of my childhood. 1t was
with her the idea of shop flrst orig
mated. took few lessons in bonnet
making, engaged a competent fore
woman, sold my little remaining jewelry
and took the shop. Thank God, am
doing well and hope to realize profit
at the end of the year."
'Impossibler' exclaimed Algy. go,
my darling, you cannot continue in this
life. Let me at least have the consola-
ton of procuring you comforts. Give
me permission to win your love-"
He saw her tremble, but she remained
silent, then turned to him with tears in {
her eyes.
at is because you have won my love,
hat what you wish can never be-" she
laid simply.
Algy's heart beat fast with rapture, e
,ut when he would have spoken she
leld up her hand 81 have guarded @
ny honor safely. 1t is my one valuable Q
possession in life, do not seek to take it
rom me- The world has misjudged me
ften, but the inner consciousness of my Q
wn integrity has made me callous to g
is base opinion" u
"How l can resist such an appealP" Il
aid Algy, disconsolately. ''Friends at .
east we may be- is
She shook her head. ''Let me go my "
yay, and you go yours. l am placed !; Il
0 that none can help me. My one fear Is
lest my husband should discover my n n
etreat Only yesterday he passed my :. u
Iindow driven by that woman in her u
haeton." !"
''Hc is in London thenP' VI
apparently. But possibly only en- g,
assant. 1 hope so. l should breathe q,
eer did l know he were gone.
81 will ascertain and let you know" =.
lid Algy eagerly. ~
They passed out of the gates and VI
ended their way back to South Aud "a "a
y street. As they turned into it they ~ ~
wv a large crowd collected and heard VI
le sound of many excited voices. ". w
"What is itP" said Nine. Stephanle 1n
af nervously, and pressing closer to w ".
sr companions side. ~
"Some accident, l fear" he answered - -
lickly. "Do you stand here and let so
e go forward alone to see. You will 80 so
It be afraidP" ~. ~
Her face was very pale as she raised IN IN
his, but her voice was steady as she VIZ
piled, "No; will wait here" 90
In second Algy was in the midst of
e throng eagerly interrogating. The
18th was speedily poured into his ears.
lere had been collision, lady's
acton upturned. The lady was but of
Chilly injured; her companion was
ad; his head had struck the curb A.
me and death had been instan- a.;
leOus.
Algy turned his eyes toward the !
,ti0nless fioure with a strange con- an
tion of tbe truth even before the VIII
adj mans face was visible to him. !
5 queen had nothing more to fear. VIII
r riohtful owner Law dead at his feet. the