Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-07-12
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He walked TO the new address, that OF an
other little house In another quiet street lie
knocked Il Coyi-loUkng, respc table Young
woman, carrying baby, and followed by a
toddlng child, opened the door. She gave a
low cry, and staggered back against the
wall. Horvcy faiscd his hat with mock
politeness, aud without invitation entered
the house. The woman called to some one
who came and relieved hor Of her children.
She then opened tho door Of a sitting room,
into which she followed her visitor. Heryey
threw himself on chair, and looked aC the
woman with satirical smile. As y not a
word had passed between them. The man
was the first to break silence.
"Well, Fanny" he said mockingly, ''so
you are married, and have forgotten inei'
mo; am trying to forget youn She
spoke bitterly.
"And You can't. That's a compliment
considering the years OF separation
The woman looked at him in tho face
Maurice" she said, II am married.
married kind, true man, who loves me
and works for me and for our children. II,
knew great deal, not all about my past vel
ho took me and trusts me. You win snee,
when ! tell you l am trying 10 be a eoot
woman and a good wife. You always snecret
at anything good. But, Maurice, for tn.
sake of what we were once to each other
spare me now. Let mo live in peace, and 20,
you no more"
She spoke in solemn earnest, such earnest
ness that the mans light laugh seemed dis
cordant. my dear girl" he said, II hav.
no wish to tempt your feet from the path.
OF domestic yirtue-no wish to harm you.
have finer fish to fry. But you may remem
Der that when certain circumstances ren
dered 1t imperative-curse fti can speak
plainly to you-when learned that the war.
rant was out, when l knew that gam,
was up, placed little packet In you font
hands to keep until better times. Where i.
itE
The woman flushed, and for a moment die
not answer Her prayer for mercy had boe1
genuine; her wish to see him no more ar
honest utterance; but years ago she haG
given this man all woman has to give
given 1t without consideration, without
price. And now, SO far Us hc was concerned
the only memory of the past which lnkec
them together was but of n certain thing lef
III her charge
lio saw the hush, he saw tho hesitation
and, OF course, attributed both to the wron,
motive. His brow grew black, "RyG-dp
he cried; 'if it Is not Forthcoming
quitting the room abruptly, and leaving hel
visitor IN dire suspense. In few minute
She returned and handed him a small sealcc
packet
There IL is-just as you gave it to m,
that night, she said. MANY a time wheI
I'VE been hard pressed, and did not know
where TO turn to for shilling, l tried tt
Persuade myself that you meant mo TO use
IN case OF need. But l knew you too well
Maurice-l knew you too WE'LL"
HerVey paid no heed to her last words, tn
scorn conveyed by which should hav
prouSht the blood to the check Of any maI
OF decent feelings. lie tore the parcel open
1t contained a gold watch and chain, two
valuable diamond rings and about hun
drcd sovereigns. He placed the watch in hi
loD, then tried to draw the rings on his fin
gers. Neither would pass over his enlarged
knuckles, SO with a curse he shoveled them
along with the gold, into his pocket. Th,
woman watched him sadly.
hank you, my dear" no said airily
u knew could trust you. By tho by, per
haps you're hard up. Ilavo sOme-I can ge
plenty more" He held out some gold to her
Not a farthing. Your gold would burr
me-
'Will you give me kiss for the sake OF
Old timesf Fancy! it Is more than four years
since my lips have touched woman's."
She made an emphatic gesture Of dissent
~ would be well for some women," she said
IT your II ps had never touched theirs"
lie laughed an unpleasant laugh. "Well
goodbye then, II we are not to rake up ole