The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-02-20

to have you go tonight" and her fac
Lighted up with real pleasure as sh
spoke.
"What is the especial object of you
visit, and at what hour do you inten
goingP" inquired Farlow.
"Oh, there is no fixed time" re
sponded Miss Powers; II usually sen,
Peter out shortly before dark. 1t j
the time most people who deserve as
sistance are to be found at what the,
call their homes"
The other part of the question sh,
seemed either not to desire to answer
perhaps, on account of its delicate
nature, or else had forgotten it, a
least it went unanswered.
During this conversation. Waltsel
had remained quiet spectator. Sew
eral times he attempted to say that
since his services would not be requir.
ed, he had better hasten back to the
Office, but on each occasion he was in
terrupted. Now, however, he en-
braced the opportunity, and was soon
on his way down town.
When Augustine and Farlow were
left alone, the conversation turued
upon matters which more nearly con-
cerned their personal affairs and pros
poets. For it must be known that
Nathan was Miss Powers aflianced,
and their marriage was to take place
at no distant day. That the only child
of that proud aristocrat, Schuyler,
Powers should marry man of Ma
than Farlow's wealth and social posi-
ton seemed but natural. Mr.. Farlow
was what would be termed ga man
of the WORLD" handsome in appear
ance and fascinating in manner, he
had gained the purest affection of this
lovely girl, and as they conversed to-
gether on this bright autumn after
noon, no one could doubt the depth of
her feeling. Once during the CONVEX
sation, when Miss Powers reverted to
the sad case of the young girl they
were about to visit, and pictured the
cruel treatment and misery she had
endured, keen observer might have
noticed flush pass over the handsome
face of Farlow, which deepened per-
ceptibly when she expressed her SYM
pathy for the poor creature, and her
contempt for the man who had so
basely deceived her.
just previous to their intended de-
parture, Farlow gazed anxiously at his,
watch, and then, as if sudden thought
struck him, said:
81 am sorry, Augustine, that it will |
be impossible for me to accompany you |
tonight Ihave an important engage
ment, which l had entirely forgotten;
you must defer your visit until to-mor-
row, when shall be glad to assist you
in doing so good a work. "
With reluctance the young girl
promised to comply with his request,
and neglect what she knew to be, her
present duty. After some further con-,
versation upon general topics, Farlow
babe her an affectionate adleu.
He had scarcely left the room when
a servant entered with note ad-
dressed to Miss Powers. The hand
writing was the same as that received
a few hours previous, although it was
written by a weaker and far more I'M
steady hand. 1t contained the follow
ing:
My VERY KIND FRIEND: If you can
please do come and see
me. l have grown so much worse
since morning, and fear sad and
life will soon be ended. You
are the only friend have in the world.
Do not deny my last request.
MARY.
Miss Powers had no sooner finished
'eading this note than her course was
decided upon. Surely, thought she,
Nathan will not object to my respond
ng to so earnest an appeal as this. l t
will send Immediately for Waltser and !
ret him to accompany me.
A few lines were hastily sent to the
odgings of Mr.. Powers employer, and
we're as hastily answered by the clerk b
n person. +
After explaining her object Miss
lowers excused herself for a moment, q
nd soon .reappeared attired for the g
treet,
1t was almost dark when they o
cached the lower part of the city.
len, women, and children were hur- fl
wing along, shopkeepers were COM :,
lencing to ''light up" and all the ],
onfusion and din of a great thorough
ire sounded in their ears. Presently
ley turned into side street, and
len into another, the filthy condition
which plainly indicated the poverty h
f the neighborhood. Id
At last they halted in front of large h
,nement, around which dozen or L.
lore half-clad and dirty children were Ii
play. Into this house they entered n
nd assembled its gloomy staircase. tC
t the fourth floor they paused mo- 10
lent, and Miss Powers scrutinized the h,
assage way, as if in doubt which -
DOR to enter, when they heard angry nj
FUNDS come from one of the rooms
ear at hand. Anxious to shield the
elicate ear of Miss Powers from such 70
arsh language, Waltser fastened
ong the passage, but when he reach or
l the door of the room from which
lie sounds came, he hesitated a mo- nj
ent, as though he recognized the
DICE within, then, casting hurried ar
ance in the direction of his compan- IN
n, passed on as if unwilling to have FIR
n understand the cause of his hest ta
ncy. The sounds from the room be- We
me louder and more distinct as an
ISIS Powers approached the door. 81
lie stopped. looked steadfastly at the A,
'or an instant, then stood as if rivet-
a.