The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-05

till he Game to justine himself.
Justine had been out FOR some time, but she
fore, if he had come by the train by which he
was expected
She went up the balcony wondering had he
come, and filed with strange longing she
could not account for, to see this lover whom
Vivian seemed to worship.
Suddenly she stood still all the blood leaving
her heart all the color fading from her face, a
sudden dizziness, that almost blinded her. com
ing over her.
1'Oh, heavenly Father, it could not bel" she
cried, as the mad thought swept through her
brain.
The next moment she went over to q window
that opened on the balcony and glanced in.
Vivian sat on sofa, and beside her man,
whose arm encircled her waist on whose
shoulder her golden head rested Ah heaVenl
she had not been mistaken; the man was Gerald
Franklin.
The next moment she stood before them, and
Vivian sprang to her side with low cry fright
ened by the awful whiteness of her face.
Justine clasped her IN her arms as if to shield
her from some menacing danger, and glaneing
over her golden head at the naughty self-po
sessed man. whose handsome face was perfectly
unmoved
why have you come hereT she cried; what
do you WANT"
why have come heregs he said Because
Vivian is here. What do / WANT Your sanction
70 our marriage. She has already promised to
become my wife
"No-no-no! it cannot be- Oh. my God, am
going mad?"
The next moment she had fallen senseiess at
their feet
The door was suddenly opened, and William
Fortescue entered the room
The first glance he took showed him his wife
lying senseless at the feet of Vivian and Gerald
Franklin, her eld-time lover.
The demon of jealousy had slumbered long in
his bosom, and now it awoke to full life as he
saw way to torture his wife-to make her sui
fer as he felt she was capable of suffering
In his own selfish way he loved Justine pas
sionately but since she did not love him-sinee
the very sight of his rival caused her to fab
senseless, as if the very life had been stricken
from her, he would make her suffer for it
How the next agonizing weeks passed to JUS
tine, only herself and God could TELL and then
one day her husband came to her and told her
that Gerald and Vivian we're going to be pri
vately married a few days later.
He watched her face while he told her. and
gloated in its anguish
ut cannot be! 1t shall not beI she cried ssOh,
God! the heavens would fall l VIII prevent it
at any costu
Her husband laughed
You ought to .ly, 2 he said.
II will net try but succeed, she said.
Three days later Gerald Franklin stood beside
the altar, slender, girlish form, with golden
curls escaping from under heavy veil, at his
side.
wifep
The next instant, white and breathless, JUS
tine stood before them
Through JustiRes memory rang the words Of
Gerald Franklin, that never to be-forgotten day:
You will yet claim me for your husband
claim me in bitter humiliation Perhaps thtn
viii refuse to acknowledge the marriage"
All, God that day had come; she must not
only claim him to save her sister, but stand be-
fore the world dishonored herself.
Without moments hesitation she sprang to
Gerald's side and booked up in the minister's
face.
HE cannot marry herr she cried; ST am
his wife He is my husband"
William Fortescue had entered the church at
the same moment as Justine, and cry of rage
left his lips that died away. however, as Gerald
faced him-faced him for moment, before he
turned to Justine.
"You claim me as your husband he said,
syou acknowledge yourself my wifeF
yes, yes! Oh, Vivian, have saved you,
but at what costls
The next moment the woman beside Gerald
threw her veil aside, and beautiful face looked
straight at them.
It WAS not Vivian LatfTner
William Fortescues face grew paid; then
Gerald Franklin continued, still addressing
Justine
Il said perhaps would then deny the mar.
rage and refuse to acknowledge it; but no You
are my wife.
And claim you as my husband, William
Fortescue, said the stranger / have all the
proofs IN my possession at last
:
sneer; but had strong hand, if had only
known how to play it right
Not only that game said Gerald Franklin,
''but every other, for can prove that the will,
purporting to be the last viii of James Latimer,
is clever forgery. have a lawyer here how
ever, and If you will make full confession. you
will get two days to make good your escape; If
not, you must take the full consequence of your
crime. Make your choice quickly.
q will confess
Ten minutes later, leaving his signed confes-
sion behind him, William Fortescue left the
church, without glance of compassion even
from the girl who had proclaimed herself his
wife.
Then Gerald turned away. but Justine sprang
to his side
sGerald, what ever else you think you must
know believed you dead when became his
wife"
pose him, for told her ALL he said.
He turned away again. but she clasped his arm
and raised her white face to his
You must listen now and hear all, she cried,
'lf had only heen brave for yCl and me four
years ago, what misery would have been saved!
Gerald, he could have branded your father as
forger, and the note was in his possession, and
he swore he would publish it if did not give
you up forever lwon the paper from him and
saved your honor
Gerald smiled
mot my father he said, "but a man of the
same name; but not even a relation
my sacrifice was an for nothing, theng' she
said
The next moment he had caught her hands
and looked questioningly into her eyes.
@Justinei Justinel did you love me theug Oh
my love, did you sacrifice your own love and
nine for that9 Nay, not our love- he said as
he read the truth in her eyes, but four years Of
our happiness.p
Imparting Valuable instruction. i i
New York Sun.
Papa, asked little boy "a man who steals
q loaf Of bread is a thief. isn't her