The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-02-06

muImured, but for piebrian. he did i
WE'LL
Rank for money. 1t had been fair ex
change, the world decr~ed; and many q
house. hitherto unknown land to the young
inberItor both of his fathers fortune and
the great workshops which covered acres OF
space in the very heart ot the great city,
now welcomed him to its .fetes and its tables
Fair women smiled upon him. and men who
once would turn their backs. listened to his
opinions with attention which grew into re
spect.
II the young bride expected to be ashsH-
ed of her husband. the expectation was des-
tined to disappointment. On every side she
heard praise, aud the frowu vanished from
her brew and the scorp from her lip.
Never did he fail in courtesy toward her
never did she express a wish left unfilled.-
A cheque-boOk ~ith blank cheques signed
by his signature to be flied up as she wished,
| lay on her toilet table. Hitherto her life
had been one of almost penury. spite OF her
exalted rank. A marriage de eonUendnce sd
been the sole resort left her and she had un-
hesitatingIy availes herself of it
Her beauty unrivaIed even with the old
shabby setting, was now enchanced by ex
quisite toilets and priceless jewels. She had
all that her fondest dreams had pictured. yet
| day by day restless, unSatisfed longing
gnawing at her heart. and she looked about
in vain for the unknown something which
should satisfy it.
| Once as she and her husband were driving
home together from some brilliant Jete. re
/ membering some remarks concerning him
which had reached her ear, she glanced
/ toward him.
! "A wonderfully handsome man. a woman
/ high in rank had said. and his wife was
cOm?elltd tn confirm the verdict
Hugh, are you not well7' she said, and
laid her Rloved hand on his arm.
He shivered at her touch and drew himself
hastily away.
At that moment the carriage stopped and
the footman threw open the door For the
first time he permitted the man to assist his
wife to ahght, he following her up the stairs
and diSappep ring within his rooms.
She mounted the steps slowly, and when
within her own apartments stood still
He has learned to hate me, she said to
herself, to hate me and l.
The rest of the sentence was left unfn-
ished.
There was greet excitement in the town.
The men belonging to Hugh IIammersIey's
factories had struck for higher wages and
he had refused their demand.
1t was a principle of right with him. He
was both just and generous in the prices
paid them, and he determined not 20 be co.
creed into step his judgment told him was
but the FIRST toward proving that his work
men, not himself, might hold the mastery.
The immense buildings were closed the
heavy Looms were still the drinking places
throughout the city were constantly filed
with groups of sullen men, who had already
lost what the advance would gain them in a
year.
Days merged into weeks, and sullenness
found voice, and voice merged into threats,
and the threats directed Themselves against
one man, the master of the works.
It's all very well for him to ride in his
carriage while we stsrve,' they said. Let
him look to himself. Hungry men are des-
perate.'
At last these threats reached his ears.
For the first time since that memorable day.
almost = year before he presented himself at
his vites apartments. AS voice, in au-
swer to his knock, bsde him enter, be open.
ed the door.
BY astranee coincidence she was standing
flush mounted to her forehead, and betrayed
her surprise at this most unlocked for visit.
She took a step forward to meet him, but
paused. He was the calm, self possessed
one OF the two.
L would apologize for my intrusion he
said, but that when make known its OBJ
ject you will understand It's necessity.
hear this morning that the men are banding
themselves into rioters. My house will be
the first point of attack deem It best that
you send your jewels and vaIuables to the
bank, and seek some place OF safety with
any Of your friends whom you may prefer
Aud you? q
Il shall remain here
But there is danger
True but no man hitherto, 1 think has
suspected me of cowsrdice, and as my post
is here, here will remain. 1 shall take all
measures for my safety, then meet whatever
comes. In case OF the wUrst-and doubtless
at this juucture my life is threstened-I
have left al; my affairs in shape, and need
hardly assure you madam, that my wife's
future has been my first concern
'Thsnks.' she murmured, and bent her
head.
He could not see the tear that gIistened on
the lashes sweepting the lovely cheek.
Il have thought of Lady Ripley he con-
tinued. She, l am sure, will be- delighted
to welcome you. Will you chose her house p
No.
Whose, then 2
L shall remain here
1t Is impossible.
And why? You stay. A wife's place is
beside her husband
He smiI ed bitterly.
This is scarcely the time, madam, to re-
member your vows. Forget them, pray
you, in this, as in all else. l must insist
upon your choosing soms other shelter
She shook her head.
j cannot, she murmured, in q voice so
low that be could scarcely catch the words.
You cannot7 Is there some reason.
then, do not know,
Perhaps, but one cannot confess. Re-
| spect it, however, beseech you, and let me
remain
i could scarcely hope, madam, to be es
| teemed worthy of your confidence, neither
can use force in compelling you to leave
this house, but must exercise a husbands
rights in demanding your obedience. The
danger is too obvious to permit yos to share
| it,
BE it so. then. Within an hour my
| apartments will be vacant
Shall 1 escort you to your friends
house p
No, I will go aloue.' She hesItated mo-
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