Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-30


suualor of Hrrvcy's present abole III you
refuse it, she sal |, ~ shall GO back to her
and tell her you canno be found Thei you
will be left to starvc. Starvation is hard
work, Maurice ilcrvey."
"You hag, cried Hcrvcy; "you would lie
10 her"
IL would do more than lie for her sake"
said Mrs. Miller. "Will you take the
money!
He shrugged his shouldcr, Needs must
when the icvil drives he said, airily. YES,
Sarah, can't help myself, | must close with
the gpu,r ole Now tell ma where to
find nv devoted wife, so that may convey
the news " my submission
"You will take iti' sail Sarah breath
lssly.
Have | not said ! mustr
Thank God" As she spoke she casped
her hands and murmured words of thanks.
Hcrvey watched her with curious look On
his face. She saw it and it startled her.
you will sign papers" she said.
"Oh, yes; I'll sign anything. Now tell
me where to find her"
"No, no. You cannot see her. She will
get everything done. The lawyer Will get
the papers ready, and when ou have signed
them tho money will be paid"
"Very we'll" said Hcrvey. carelessly.
'lnerDS nOtnlnK 1lOfe 10 say, unen
The readiness with which he acceded to
her stipulations rouse Mrs. Miller's distrust
"Do you mean to play me falseE' she asked.
"Wil you swear on the Bible to keep your
promise"
Certainly will, but am afraid there's
no Bible in this house to swear on. A sad
state of things which shall be rectified before
you come again"
Mrs. Miller made no reply to his jeering
words. She opened a small bag which she
carr led AMI drew out wcll-thumbsd, worn
Bible. Hervcy smiled his contempt.
place your finger between the leaves"
she said solemnly, then kiss the sacred
book and swear SO help you God, you will
keep your promise"
1T must he left-handed OATH" he said,
as he obeyed her She clasped her hand
over his. and when with IA sncer on his lips
he had taken the prescribed oath, she opened
the book and markell the verse on which his
fnger had at random been placed. Real"
she sal l. ''and be warnel." Hervey read:
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever"
Without another word she closed the book
and lett the room. As the door closed Her
vey laughed scornful laugh. He waitei
until she must have reached the street, then
ran swiftly down the stairs. The lower part
Of the house was used as a kind of marine
store and in the shop were two lads OF
about seventeen He called one of them.
"A lady dressed in black just went out.
Follow her AM find out where she goes
and I'll give you sovereign"
The boy, who knew something about the
state of the lo1ger's finances, looked amused,
but did not bulge. Make haste, you FOOL"
cried Hervcy. Here's the money waiting
see itv'
TIL sight of real tangible sovereign sent
the lad of in double-quick time, and utter.
ly unsusp citing evil B,atrice's ambas: ador
was clevcrly tracked to her temporary
abode.
Meanwhile Horvey returned to his garret
in joyful frame of mind. However mat
tiers might turn out, a comfortable change
iii his circumstances had taken place. The
worst that could happen would insure him
comfortable income, but, SO far as he
could arrange it, he meant t. avoid the
worst. He meant to find Beatrice, and by
the power he held over her, force her to
surrender to him all save a bare pittance.
Let her only be once more within his grasp
AMI he would take care that she escaped no
more. He ground his teeth as he thought
what he had already paid for an act of care
lrssnes;. The chance of repairing it was at
last within his reach. He positively gloated
a. he pictured the horror with which his wife
would greet him when he again invaded her
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