The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-20


nav come. But ] am under the impression
that you had better stay away from Wood
ruff Hail, as intend Bringing my daughter
home, and feel confident that she would
rather not meet you again. Mr.. Woodruff
answered colcly.
II will not intrude upon either of you, il
my presence Wili cause the least disturbance
or unpless GOod-by, sir; l wish
you health and happiness
Eugene left the room, and Madam Reez
took her seat again by Mr.. WoOdrufs chair.
| When Lima a. ked her why she did not rest
longer she smiled and said That she felt 80
much better thst she would stay with Mr..
Woodruff while Lima ate her supper.
Arthur was ia the library busIly engaged
in writing letters. aud when Lima entered
the room he did not hear Der. He was
greatly surprised when she placed her arm
around his neck and kissed him.
chow on earth did you get here, Lina2
You are as sly as fox; one never knows
what mischief you are up to-"
Thank you for the compliment. One
kiss. Arthur, the first in several weeks"
Not one more until I have the right,
which hope may never be. Thank God,
your husband will soon be well again"
OF which fact you are most wonderfully
glad, as it will enable you TO escape the life
which seemed awaiting you, that OF having
| 20 spend it with me as your wife. A terrible
calamity. Arthur. Do you not think so?'
You must know, as YOU have expressed
, yourself so. AS for myself, In case your nus
| band had died should have kept MY prom
! ise,'' Arthur said, avoiding the question she
had put to him.
lyon may be called upon to do go yet, so
| do not be con graduating yourself upon your
narrow escape so soon. By the way, have
forgotten to tell you that al old ACC 1aint-
/ ance eff yours called upon Give to day"
who do Won have reference tor
Eugene Hay
az was not aware of his return to America;
in fact, am not little surprised at bis re.
turning SO soon, as it was his intention to
remain abroad couple of years"
His fathers health improved 80 rapidly
that they did not find it necessary to remain
! away longer"
Il am very sorry did not have the pleas
IRE of seeing him"
He is greatly changed not much like the
| jolly fellow OF old. He seems TO feel the
! wrong Meta did him very much"
What wrong do you msan2"
Before be went away she promised 10 be
! his wife when ne returned home. Bat loag
! before he thought of returning chs proved
false TO her promise. Their engagement is
! broken, and Eugene has the same opinion
| Of hel that haye-that she is false in every
| respect"
Can it be possible for a man to think
thus OF woman he once loved and asked to
be his wiieT'
"WouId YOU expect him to think other
"You are right Lima. Remember and
bear in mind that TO retain that which is
dearest to us all We must be free from all
deception and honorable in all our actions
Do you think that Meta loved Eagene2' he
asked.
"Of course not; she only engaged herself
to him for The little fun she might obtain by
being IN such a novel position" her face
flushing crimson.
Little did Arthur Brsden think that sue
was telling him an untruth. Had be known
il he would have left her forever, for In spite
| OF his many wrong actions 10 the past he was
now trying to live life in which no blsmish
could be found TO defame his name or char
scter. Every hour Ia the day he thought Of
the advice given him Dy Meta Wooiruf, the
girl he loved and believed 10 be innocent of
committing sny wrong.
Say what you will against her, Lima, and
everyone else may do the same, bat / will
trust her as I would myself Aye, even
more" he said, enthusiastically.
II am glad she has such an ardent advocate
as you, Arthur, and only hope she will prove
worthy Of the trust you place in her; that
you may never find her wanting in advice TO
pour out to the noble protector of her
honor
"A woman's honor is not to be trined with.
One word against them and their reputation
is ruined. Why are women always so ready
yes, might say, SO anxious. to harm one OF
their own sex?'
I'VE are no worse than our opposite sex
There are thoee among as who have enemies,
whom We hate, ioathe and despise; yet all
the wrong We do them is with our tongues
While a man seeks 10 destroy, to kill his en-
envy. not stopping TO consider the punish
ment TO follow; but commits his crime and
seeks to hide it,
'As 1 have often said before, Won Id
rather die than live the degraded life attend
ing a degraded character"
He was right. How many innocent per.
sons have. By one thoughtless word, or a
word said intentionally by an enemy for the
purpose of running them, been ignored By
good society, snd have sunk to the lowest
de pths of degradation IN their despair. We
have only short time TO remain here ia
Gods beautiful world; why not try to dc
right by everyone, whether they be friend OF
foe? By doing SO we will not only be more
happy ourselves, but reap rich harvest in
Heaven as well as making those happy
around Us.
Lima said nothing to Arthur of that which
she had heard Madam Rsek say concerning
the safety of Meta. She did not want to be
the one 10 lift the cloud of suspicion which
for several weeks had been hanging over her
Stepdaughter. SIZE .saw that she must lose
Arthur's love entirely if Meta Woodruff was
ever allowed to return to Woodruff Hall
| that in spite OF all her threats to leave him
Give woodruff meant TO have his daughter
with him again.
something must pe done 10 preveut IL ano
Lima Woodruff felt equal to the emergency.
After tea was over, Arthur went to the sick
chamber, leaving Lima 20 attend her ho1ss
hold duties. One OF the servants noticed
her enter the linen room, aud folio Sing her
on tip-tOe, saw her take some very ine linen
bed clothing and handkerchiets, those which
had always been kept ready ia case OF death
in the family. What did she intend doing
with them? Mr.. Woodruff was a great dea
better, as much so that he expected TO be
down stairs soon. and Madam Rsek wa:
going away in a few days as her service
would be needed no longer. Arthur VA:
months. and Lima and her husband would
be alone once more.
"You ought 10 have come in sooner, Ar