The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-01-08
Mrs. Burnettr'

MRS. Burnett!
The strange woman drew nearer and
halted at the step.
please forgive my comm to you,
MISS" she began in a low broken voice,
glancing humbly and respectfully to-
wards Lenore, Its not right to be
troublin' one like you, but what else
could | do, with him frettin' and be-
seechin' so? | hadn't the heart to de-
ny his prayer, and he wants.
Hush cried the young lady, step
ping hurriedly forward and drawing
the old visitor to one side.
Her lover saw that her face was COL
orless, and that she trembled from ex-
citement.
mo more now, please cannot lis
ten," she said in subdued tone.
Come again by-and-by, when l am
alone"
The woman sighed YEARLY
Let me give YOU this note, then, and
I'll bother You no longer. Please do
read it, and grant what it asks.
She thrust a crumpled paper into the
hand of Lenore as she spoke.
Yes, yesI' said the latter in hurried
tones. Il will do SO. But do 60 at
once"
Il will" responded the strange crea-
ture. "But don't disappoint him-don'
do it''
There was desperation-menace, even
in her voice and manner as she add
ed these words of admonition. She
then turned deliberately, and made her
way across the lawn.
After her departure. Gilbert naturally
made some enquiry as to the odd little
woman and her mission, but at the
earnest solicitations of Lenore dropped
the subject.
He soon afterwards departed with 9
tender farewell till the morrow, when
they should be no longer separated.
Near ten o'clock that night, when the
whole household was apparently wrap
ped in slumber. Celina, IGNORES wait
ing-maid, was aroused by a subdued
knock at her chamber-door.
'Celina" called the voice of her mis-.
tress in tones scarce above a whisper.
Come to my room Immediately.
When the maid entered, Lenore was
seated in an armchair, pale saddeneG
look upon her beautiful features.
She was dressed for a walk, and held
within her trembling fingers the mes
sage delivered earlier in the evening.
''Celina," she said, turning nervous
ly in her chair, ''are you acquainted
with house in the village known a;
Manson Cottage?"
"Yes, ma'am."
Good! / desire you to accompany
me thither. Put on your wraps, for
shall start Immediately"
But it is long distance, ma'am,' ;
demonstrated Celina. 1T is situated
far in the suburbs, near Blondel'
Bridge. If you must go, shall l not or
der carriage?'
Il am aware that it is a long walk tt
| the cottage replied the young lady
but L wish this journey to remain :
profound secret, and | dare repose con
| hdence IN none save you, Celina. You
L know, are discreet and faithful
Though you may wonder at this strang,
visit, am certain you will not divulg,
| the secret of it"
| Without further remonstrance. tn,
| young girl complied. and soon two darl
| shadows might have been seen stealing
across the lawn along a narrow foot
path that led into by-street.
After a walk of fifteen minutes, anC
the village had been left far behind
save few struggling houses borderin!
upon the highway, they halted in from
of one-story cottage that stood OF
the bank of a murmuring stream.
II think this is the place, Miss LIE
nore," said the maid.
YES" rejoined the mistress, .this i
the cottage seek. You remain her