The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-09-12
Sarah Miller opened The door and Stood
be fore him

OeIOFe MN.
"What the devil are you looking at me
like that forf' asked Hervey. HIS rough
voice brought Sarah back to herself. She
drew her hand across her brow
at is there, it is written there, she NUT
tered
''What Is written there, you oil foolf'
asked Hervey.
She made no reply, but her thin lips
moved, and again her eyes glance1 at nm
with strange, wild look.
.St down" said II rvey, sharply; land
try and talk ike u sen, BILE woman and
Ike ap your wis llom wandering"
He pushed chair toward her. She sat
down and seemed waiting for him to speak
again.
"Well, what do you wants" he said. II
suppose she sent you"
YES, my mistress sent me-"
"What fors Has she sent me any
money, or is she trying to starve mea Let
her take care | shall find her again some
day
Eyes" said Sarah, in curious, me-
chanical accents. Yes, she has sent you
money"
How much is it' Han1 it over"
She drew small bag from her pocket.
Hervey clu ched it eagerly. There is fifty
pounds" she said, in the same mechanical
way as before.
Fifty poundSl' exclaimed the man,
fiercely. What does she mean by sending
me paltry sum like that. Fifty pounds
while nv wife has thousands yearr
Take it or leave it, as you choose" said
Sarah.
"Pll take it, never fear. Oh, yes, I'll
take it, Perhaps it's meant as a peace
Offering Now let me hear what else you
have to saw You didn't come here just to
give me this wretched sum-"
Mrs. Miller rose from her seat and looked
down into the mans upturned face. Her
voice when she spoke underwent marvel
lous change. 1t absolutely rang with pas
SION
mo, Maurice Hervey," she cried. '9
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 Door 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 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" he said, your zeal makes you
anticipate matters. must remind you that
as vet have been offered no money"
"But Miss Beatrice will pay you money"
said the woman eagerly. ''Oh, take 1t, take
it'll Go away and never seek her again"
"Ahl now you're coming to business What
money will she pay|
.'She will give you five hundred year.
A scowl passed over Hervey's face, but he
restrained the oath which rose to his lips.
'sYou are sure that's the bis offer, Sarahf
"She will give no more"
And if refuse. what thenT
Sarah cast a quick glance around, and
showed that she fully comprehended the
soualor of Hervey's present aboie. If you
refuse it." she said, "I shall 60 back to her
and tell her you cannot be found. Then you
will be left to starve. Starvation is hard
work. Maurice Hervey."
"You hag, cried Hervey; you would lie
to her.
Il would do more than lie for her sake"
said Mrs. Miller. "Win you take tbs
money!
He shrugged his shoulders. Needs must
when the devil drives" be said, airily. Yes,
Sarah, can't help myself. l must close with
the generous offer. Now tell me where To
end nv devoted wife, SO that may convV
the news Of my submission"