New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-10-26
CHAPTER XVI.

Life had changed for Dennis. Was il poss BILE
that only two hours had passed since he left the
road and walked toward the cottagef He turned
once more to look at it,, that he might carry in his
heart the perfect picture of that bower where lived
the woman he loved. Yes. the woman he loved he
proclaimed it 10 the warm. soft air. with glad tr-
umph in his eyes. Beautiful and fresh was the rose
he held when she gave it to him. and now in his hot
hand already it dropped its head. He kissed It and
put it III his heart
He dared no longer linger. dared not steal away
this white dove and take her To poverty and prva-
ton. His manned body, his empty purse and the
bare little house called his passed before him. His
abilities what were theyf He could write. and now
with the great motive power of making home for
her. he would write as never before. No more time
destroying reveries more useless repinings, but
work. work work. and success He would succeed
This hope this newborn star, Illumined the whole
armament.
al will come back, Mary. will come back"
He took the crushed rose from his breast, kissed
II. and then walked on leaving the small road and
gaining the highway He did not heed the dust and
heat. His heart was strong with hope and that di-
viner something which men rdcnle and yet in
whose power each living man becomes
on he walked unti IN the distance he saw the
camp. Il was made mp OF a number Of low build
ines As he drew nearer he saw lines of black
negroes chained to- ether n thought, there came
20 hm all that he had heard Of the suierings OF this
vretchel class During his LONG walk, whenever he
hal CHANGED 10 meet any OF tie country people no
knew OF the matter, lie would question them about
these convict camps, and their stories were ali SINH
lac Several Of these camps existed I'm this aud the
ue.ghboung State,. and al alike were ioni dens
wherein nOuri~ho4 CRIME. brutality ana cruelty IN
.hr,rdirr-t forms. OF lllton's bubarlty number
less incidents were tOld-he heard OF escaping
vIrts torn To- pieces bV hloOdhOund- lOoseuet on
Inv 3 OF
tn, marshes. And when m burst of honest wrath
Dennis ASKED how they could permit such wrOu =
20 < ST. he was answered by Shrugs and We are
not responsible for the sins OF others or, -" Can
the poor break down laws made by the rich and
powerful p some oi those % whom he talked would
drpOIe the cruel management OF these camps ana
call them crying evils but evils which they were
powere.s 20 remedy. Beyond the facts OF HiltOn's
,Luoyylelg - cruelty aud strength he learned little,
except tina; hi, reputation for honesty good,
that ne was believed 20 be without family, and that
D.. was q secretiye man who made few friends
Thi. was All Deun.- knew of the head OF the camp
wherein O'Ncal was cOnine,t until Late lea Nun 70
MArv's bower. As each step brought Inn nearer ne
camp and the black ines took the shape OF human
brln-s more and more IncomprehenslDle appeared
the character Ot one with iGc 30 TepulsYe VINO mad
yet carefully nurturcd and concealed THIS lovely
child. What would he tue consequences 10 her II
to his heart. sic must never know III will
make home for Ter AM keep her forever Ign 1rant
of her fathers sn' he held hi' heal higher. BIS
step grow plnudcr a. This determination ming 81
with las hopes. The sun bad set, and al the con
Wits were 10, sd ia "a ir night cells before lac
entered the camp. III the mO0ulgh tnt scene
looked peace fu. enough. Only the guards pacing mp
aud down made It unlike other coai mines be had
viste.L Relieved AT undlng matters 80 much better
than b. had ANITA patel IeAnIs stood quietly $50
in- ABOUT NhtA the W,-d sing IougM 10 Ms nos
t.i.s schcuug stencil. He Lad known TOO much
Cd titt oG)r an Wal times not IL recognize ia lie
clyiu2 human body VA, near!l
standing N the shadow OF some old tmbers
and looking over "a wide eXpause OF what
seemed mar,hv ground. he saw lying in the grass
az La ID f'44l In inv
uutary movem MT Of disgust lie touched tAe tim
bers and one rolling OF fell to the ground with
lOud noise, that reused from his sleep dog chained
on the other side OF the wood. With sharp bark he
sprang mp, peerng around the timbers and striving
% reach Dennis, who with his finger on the trigger
and pistol levelled, ready 10 protect himself.
The great dog snarled At him, its fierce eyes and
cleaning tcetA were distinct In the moonlight It
was q bloodhound that had been trained to hunt
down human beings. What cruelty If possible to
The snarling Of the dog had attracted attention
Quick 81 rs approached and some one called aloud
:" What is II, Nero'
Not an unpleasant voice. Dennis thonght and
then stepping suddenly into the moonlight he saw a
yOung fellow IL a rough costume that lie took Tor a
The man spranr back on seeing n STRANGER and
drew his revolver In an instant that of Dennis VAS
Young man" he said al don't want any fight
ing bot unless you PIT youT pistol away IN Try 10
seeing houses concluded Id stop tor the night when
that snarling beast made me wonder into what hole
I'd fallen.
sWal stranger" the guard replied putting his
pistol IN his belt ycr'ye Test GOT ter the wrong
place We amt keepin dodgers Jest now, 'cept thpse
that don't like ter stay. An don't blame en- pore
devils" he added unicr his breath.
Dennis, following the guards example, put away !
bis weapon and then bee held some cigars say
I'm n he produced a cnntsenf AZ any rate you're
not had tellnv. Let's have smoke and a mouth. /
FIJI ~ whskey. Then after rve rrsied You will |
perhaps be good enough 90 show the road D. the |
nearest town"
Accepting the invitation, and following MP the |
FIRST drink BY several Others the guard grew com
muncatiye and confidential he cursed tina dull |