The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-28

lovers were soon enjoying themselves in the
airing.
AS Arthur entered the room Lima gave
him q look which almost frightened him:
her eyes wore al expression which be had
never seen In them before She was simply
alfred in black velvet robe with fur trim
mines How sad that One SO beautiful and
accomplished should sink so low
well, Lima. have you no word of vel
come for me2"
What welcoms should have for my de-
stroyer? Arthur Braceu, you are a man,
and il had my life 20 1--we over | would
trust none or you
'Condem me II you like, bat spare such
noble men as your husband. Come, Lima,
cease this everlasting complaining for few
moments, as | wish TO ask you question OF
importance"
'Ohl do you want to ask me to love you
sgain? If 60. will spare you farther trou-
bic, sir; decline having anything more to
do with Arthur Braden."
believe me, madam, l have no desire
whatever OF renewing my past relations with
you. ] came here as your friend, and ask
you to answer my questions. What II you
were allowed to escape from here, would"
II do not want to escape; no. not IL IT we're
TO save my life" she interrupted
You might go to another country, where
you are unknown, and
al do not want 10 be an exile from my
home; q stranger IN strange land"
"You surely would not want to remain
here among those who are acquainted with
your misdeeds2'
Here or in my grave You see, Arthur,
thar, in spite OF all have done TO MAKE you
think the reverse, yet have a heart which
melts at the thought of leaving the land I
love forever; of going far away to another
country, across land and sea. No; give me
liberty In my own land, or give me death"
Lima, If YOU go you shall never want for
anything; money shall be &C your CON-
mand," urged Arthur.
do you think l would accept money
from you? You who have been the cause of
! nv downfall?' she asked scornfully.
"What more can do for your
Give me back the days Of my youth
which / wasted on you. Give me back my
days OF innocence and happiness aud give
me back the faith | once had in mankind.
| There was a day when 1 believed man to be
one of the noblest, truest works of the
| Creator. | now think that the body may be
| perfect but the thoughts are corrupt; the
| heart lacks human sympathy"
Il wish / had the power 10 give you even
more than you ask; but, Lima, l have not
take what l can give"
IF alene in foreign land money could
not Eli the vacancy in my heart. No, de-
mand Of yon the love | have lost. Yet do
not want it; | would rather have revenge. y
| lou nave IeIQSeu 10 accept THAI WHICH
! most people in your Fositien would be only
too glad TO accept AL | have TO say no =
| is, that You must be content nth the choice
you have made" Arthur said, shaking his
head sadly.
But not without you" she answered, and
taking small revolver from her bosom ant
| pointing il at her former lover, fred.
Arthur fell forward insensibie Lins
rushed to his side, raised hsi head ia hei
| arms and kissed the lifeless lips. Mine 10
| death, If not In life. My hatred has disap
pesred. Farewell, cold and cruel world
Arthur, / Ccme
She kissed MIN once more, then laid hin
| down gently on the floor aud placing the
revolver at her heart fred and fell liieies'
across the body of the man she had loved
| lot wisely. but tor wsll-the one whom
she thought she had learned to hate, but wc
rec by her last words that she loved him tt
| the last.
Unfortunate woman; you need have NJ
fear now of earthly punishment. Your sou
| has already entered that first sphere OF
spiritual world wherein p1ri6cation begins
where every spitual body has nothing to CT
| or think of but the advancement OF his OF
her soul toward perfection, or OF helpinl
| those who on this earth were more unfor
| tunate, and were not as pure as they.