St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-06


Dorothy his forbidden presence
Gelert's only answer was to look earnestly
at his mistress, prick his ears again, and
walk slowly to the door,
Constance went into the corridor to listen
The only person near her was nervous Miss
Dorothy, whom she dreaded to rouse. TAX
ing firm hold of Gelert's collar, she softly
reached the top of the grand staircase, and
a CLEAN of moonlight which burst
through the stormy clouds, LIT up
with weird light the portraits
that lined the wall, and then as suddenly
faded. In the darkness Gelert drew his mis-
tress to the staircase, showing increased anx-
iety to make her understand that there was
a cause for his excitement. Constance
leaned over the bannister. The door of the
library was partly opened and a faint light
was in the room. In a moment thought
of the papers Sir Andrew had just brought
from America flashed on Constance; she
remembered that they were of Importance
to Archie, and that some one else would be
glad to get them from him.
Whispering few words to quiet the dog
she crept softly down the broad stone stair
case and paused near the door. Through the
crack she saw that two men stood at the far
open. A strange courage came to the girl
She knew that if she could cross to the corner
by the opposite window, there was bell
there which communicated with the wing
where Sir Andrew slept, and which would
also arouse the servants. In another mo-
ment she had stopped and clasped one
arm round the dogs neck, and he
seemed to know her wish, for he
crawled stealthily beside her into the room
They had nearly crossed it, when Gelert
drew painting breath, which startled one
of the men. He quickly turned and aimed
pistol at Constance. In an instant she
loosed Gelert and sprang at the bell-heard
the peal ring out, pistol-shot fired, and
dogs furious worrying fell unconscious
on the floor.
Chow quiet you all are!" and then Con-
stance thought she had not said it-such
faint voice it sounded. And what bed was
this with great green curtainss Surely Miss
Dorothy's! And the room was dim, and so
when Miss Dorothy crept to the side of the
bed Constance could not see that her face
was wet with thankful tears.
"My love, you are in my room because I
am nursing you"
"Have been ill5" said the weak voice
again. .
eyes, dear, but don't talk" And Miss
Dorothy slipped away, to come back with
the old doctor and Sir Andrew The patients
eyes wandered towards the door. Sir
Andrew whispered q few words to the
doctor.
ooh, there's somebody else, is there? Well,
he may come just for minute"
The somebody" had been outside waiting
'My darling" he whispered, holding the
weak little hand.
Constance looked up in his face, trying to
remember something.
"Did we quarrel about-chess OF some
body7"
"Oh, that's all right" answered Archie,
eagerly. "You checkmated me-"
"Well, but who was shot?"
"That will do now, my DEAR" said the good
doctor, hastily, motioning all but Miss Doro-
thy away. of you are good girl and go to
sleep, you shall talk to them all by.and-by +"
In the library Sir Andrew told the follow
ing to his son:
"When 1 was % years of age Il was still de-
pendent on my uncle, who, though he could
not keep the title from me, had the power of
alternating the property. He wished me to
marry his daughter, but while staying in
Paris l fell in love with beautiful young
American girl who was studying at school
there. l knew her twin brother more for her
sake than his own, and he witnessed my
private marriage with her. Within a year
my uncle died, and I was about to
travel to America with my wife, and
acknowledge her publicly there, when
you were born, and your dear mother lived
but an hour. Her brother, Jonathan Lee
saw me in my deep affection, and urged upon
me that he could acquaint all American
friends and save me sorrowful journey. A
year ago / learned that you were entitled to
the half share of some mining property
which had been left Jonathan Lee and his
sister, or, in the event of their death, to YOU
went to America, obtained the necessary
papers, and made good your title to the share
in the property, which Lee had been appro-
priating. He is in England, and may have
instigated the attempt at robbery by bribing
that scoundrel, the butler; but as the latter
was shot when Gelert sprang on the man
who aimed his pistol at Constance, we will
let the matter drop. The other hired mis-
creant escaped, but I think Gelert must have
hurt him."
Constance is lying on a sofa in the draw
ing-room, looking very lovely, if little frail.
Archie is by her side, and Gelert rests his
huge head against her hand.
"My darling, the doctors orders are imrne-
date change of air for you. A month ago I
begged you to name the day, SO now you will
promise to agree to very quiet wedding
here week or two hence, and then l will
take you abroad!"
No answer, and the girl raised one hand
to cover her face, which it could not do
"Tell her to say, Yes Gelert, said Archie,
laughingly raising the great dogs paw in
supplication.
"May Gelert come toog"
ITO be sure; and here comes my father to
hear the glorious news, and to prevent our
good Aunt Dorothy fussing about trous-
seaux."
One more telegram reaches Mr. Jonathan
Lee and it convinces him that he will do
well to be thankful for mercies received, and
to hasten to his native land, there to arrange
for the regular disbursement of half his in
come from the mines in favor of his young
English nephew, whom he would never see
or hear of unless he failed in the above ar
rangements. III
awe start for America tomorrow" COM
menced Jonathan Lee to his wife.
"Oh, my! 1 haven't got half the things
meant to buy in Europe"
"And you never WILL" gloomily responded
Jonathan.
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