Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-06-18

thc streeba ana claSpcu nef cnlld con-
vulsively IN her arms.
you will love mamma, even though
she is bad won't you, ba5yPn she
whispered, huskily, as she hugged the
boy to her breast
"But you amt bad, mamma; you are
good mamma" said the boy, with
conviction.
She took him by tho hand, and led
him into the sitting-room, which was
also the kitchen. For long while she
held him upon her lap, telling him the
most moral of Sunday-school tales, hop
ing vaguely to accumulate something
60 her credit in the dreadful BOOK Of the
Recording Angel. But the boy grew
restivc after awhile. and begged to be
/ allowed TO run out again. Then she
was again alone with the terrible
thought; Was she selling her soul for
the hope Of earthly gloryp was she for
I feiting her eternal salvation for her
her husbands sakoP All mol God was
good; He would not condemn her,
knowing how she had worked and
struggled and suffered. She had only
70 make one effort more, TO persevcrc q
little longer, Then there would be no
more nee ! Of sacrifice Then she could
afford TO be good and conscientious.
Halstead brought many distressing
tales when he came in the evenings in
those days. ltappcarcd that his enemies
were redoubling their efforts to crush
him; particularly that unscrupulous Mr.
c. was weaving his subtle net, and
bad so far been successful In keep
ing oyery client away from Mr.. Swim
ger door Poor Rose was dreadfully
cut up by the constant repetition of this
news She was overilowinE with sym.
pathy for her per.ecu.ed husband; vet
SO great was her faith in his ability that
she felt confident that in the end Justice
would prevail She writhcd under the
necessity Of composing another OF those
horrible and demoralizing tales, but it
was surely to be the last; because now
that Ealslead was in his right niche, he
would certainly get a chance to deliver
one Of those mastery speeches Of his,
anil then the rest was plain sailing.
When she woke up the next morning
IL was pitch-dark in the room.
"Why don't you get up and make
the iireP' said Halstead. turning over
and composin himself for a little ma.
tutinal snoo2e
1T must be very early" she an
swercd: lit is pitch-dark.' 81
STUFF and nonsense! 1t is bright
daylight"
lie gave a snort, and slumbered
peacefully.
She arose cautiously, and fumbled for
her clothes.
" Halstead." she cried, with a voice
that pierced through him like a knife,
IL am blindl'
He stumbled out of bed. and stared
at her in vague bewildermeat
Nonsense, he said; "your ewes
look all right; go and dip them in cold
water"
neighbor's wife was called in. De-
cause Halstead did not know how to
make q fire. After breakfast he cx-
pressed regret that his business"
compelled him to leave her. But the
Vaccinations OF his enemies demanded
on his rart perpetual vigilance, If he
was In the end to conquer.
When he had gone, Rose sat down at
the window, and stared with her sight
less eyes toward the sun. She sat thus
for long while, scarcely needing her
child. who stood gazing wondcringly
into her face. - Mrs. Nolan she said.
suddenly, to her ne ghbor's wife, "will
you 60 with me to the city?"
All, yes, Mrs. Swingcr.' answered
the kind-hearted Irish woman; IL
would 90 with yes to Purgatory if
couli give yc yer sigh. back. y
They crossed in the ferry. and found
the colossal building in whi. h Mr.. c.
had his Office. After some waiting.
they were usherei into the great law
yer presence. lie was n tall, hand.
some man, with a clean-shaven face and
a commanding appearance.
We'll. lsdie,." he said. turning hall
about in his chair. ''Wha; can DO for
you?"
Rose took few steps forward. and
stood directly facing him. He observed
that she was blind, and a soft look Of
pity stole into his face. He saw how
pale and haggard her features were.
and he saw, too, that once they had .
been beautiful
Il am Halstead Swingor's wife," she /
said, huskily, enieayoriEg to fix her .
wandering eyes upon him. He knitted I
his brow for a moment, and looked .
puzzled.
IL know no such man." he replied, /
presently. perhaps It is nv partner. .
Mr.. Bullari, You wish to see. He NAV
know Mr. Swinger.n -
She stared blindly about her in help.
less bewi.derment; then sank down at
the lawyers knees! "Oh, have pits on
my ,band'' she cried. bursting into
tears. ''lie is working so hard 70 mako
his way. AMI 4 it were not for you no
would succeed. Oh, | know he would
succeed.
MY dear good woman" the LAWYER
responded, kindly. Il assure YOU | do
not know your husband; have never
even heard his name If there Is any
thing | can do for him, why. send him
70 me; and If he is in distress. vino
knows but may be able 10 help h.m?"
She flung back her head. A terrible
suspicion shot through her brain, but
she repclled it. 'Oh, you are great
and prosperous she moaned. "and
yet you can trample upon those who
are poor and unhappy. Yol have con-
spired agains, hm. she shriekcd, with
sudden energy; you have sworn /,
keep HIM down in the dust bccaus, you
are afraid Of him. because he would
ou. shine you, and you know IT,.
Mr. c., without rising, called to
some ore in the adjoining Office. His
partner, Mr.. Billiard, appear ID in the
door.
"Do you know anybody BY the name
Of Swim Halstcad Swinger?" he
asked, in a Conversational tone.
"swinger? Swinger? Oh yes; he Is
that irreprsssiblo Young follow who is
always making fool OF himself at the
IN etings Of the Bar Association"
All! 10 b. sure had forgotten" "
Rose bowed her head. Her forehead
rested upon the lawyers knee. +
Irish woman, understanding that some.
thing was wrOng, put her arms about
her and raised her up. A strange,
dazed smile fitted across the Young.
haggard face. She rubbed her eyes Is
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