Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-09-11
Sarah Miller opened the door and stood

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before him.
: 0What the devil are you looking at me
like that forg' asked Hervey. His rough
voice brought Sarah back to herself. She
drew her hand across her brow.
1T is there, it is written there" she NUT
tered.
what is written there, you old foOlg
asked Hsrvey.
She made no reply, but her thin lips
moved, and again her eyes glanced at him
with a strange, wild look.
'Sit down" said Harvey, sharply; land
try and talk like a sensible woman, and
keep your wits from wandering
He pushed a chair toward her. She sat
down and seemed waiting for him to speak
again.
"Well, what do you want9" he said. II
suppose she sent youq'
Eyes, my mistress sent me-"
stWhat fora Has she sent me any
money, or is she trying to starve met Let
her take care. IshaIl find her again some
day
chanical accents. "Yes, she has sent you
money"
HOW much 3 lF Iduu IL OVeT.'
She drew a small bag from her pocket
Hervey clutcnsd it eagerly. "There is fifty
pounds" . she said, in the anne mechanical
way as before.
Fifty poundsl" exclaimed the man,
fercely. ''What does she mean by sending
me a paltry sum like that7 Fifty pounds
while my wife has thousands a yearF
''Take it or leave it, as you choose" sale
Sarah.
I'm take it, never fear. On, yes, I'll
take it. Perhaps it's meant as a peace
offering. Now let me hear what else you
have to.say. You didn't come here just tc
give me this wretched sum-"
Mrs. Miller rosa from her seat and looked
down into the mans upturned face. Her
voice when she spoke underwent a marvel
lous change. 1t absolutely rang with pas
sion.
'sNo, Maurice Hervey," she cried. 81
come to offer you the one chance, to show
YOU the one way which is still open. 1t may
be too late to tread it, but l say to you,
show mercy and perhaps mercy may be
shown to you. Be warned, l say, and leave
that poor girl in peace. Live your life and
let her live hers. She is one Of Gods cho-
sen, Maurice Hervey. Beware how you
war against Him. His anger is like a two
edged sword
Keep your flights to yourself and tell me
in plain English what you mean"
Take the money she offers you. Go and
trouble her no more
Hervey laughed his hooking laugh. ''My
dear Sarah" be said, "your zeal makes you
anticipate matters. must remind you that
as vet l have been offered no money"
ftBut Miss Beatrice will pay you money"
said the woman eagerly. ooh, take it, take
I'll Go away and never seek her again"
HAhi now you're coming to business. What
money will she payl"
tShe will give you five hundred a year"
A scowl passed over Hervey's face, but he
restrained the oath which rose to his lips.
'rYou are sure that's the bsst offer, SarahP'
'tShe will give no more.n
t'And If / refuse, what theng'
Sarah cast a quick glance around, and
showed that she fully comp-ehended the
sQualor Of Hervey's present abode. IF you
refuse it, she said, II shall 20 back to her
and tell her you cannot be found. Then you
will be left to starve. Starvation is hard
work, Maurice Hervey.h
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to herr
II would do more than lie for her sake,h
said Mrs. Miller. "Win you take the
money!
He shrugged his shoulders. 'sNeeds must
when the devil drives he said, airily. Eyes,
Sarah, / can't help myself, / must close with
the generous Offer. Now tell me where tc
find my devoted wife, SO that / may convey
the news Of my submission