San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-06-15

as he settled Dorothy in tirSt-class car
rage.
She was heavily yelled, and seemed very
feeble
Jane rode apart feeling very jolly; the
idea Of so much change was pleasant to her,
and she liked Dorothy immensely.
Il suppose | was foolish to travel with
you, darling, but could not bear the idea
of you enduring the long journey alone. l
fear 1t will tire you terribly. Are you sure
you are well wrapped up? have tipped the
guard to keep all outsiders away. Is your
footwarmer cUmfOrlableY
"Yes, am quite too cosy; l shall 90 to
sleep, believe"
so you shall, sweet, if you will rest your
dear head on my shoulder, so that can kiss
you when like. hate that horrid veil, |
can't get at your lips"
Dorothy laughed, and lifted il so that he
could kiss her sweet red lips. Then she
said:
when do we start, Pierce?"
almost directly. Keep your head turned,
will lean out Of the window, and see there
is no one about"
Everything went smoothly, and the train
steamed out OF the station without any
unusual delay.
The journey passed pleasantly enough to
the lovers.
At Gloucester Pierce said he would get
out second to get a drink, and asked Dor
othy if she would haye-anythng.
NO, dear, thank you, Mrs. Steel filled my
flask with wine; but you get yourself a
bottle of Bass, / know there is nothing you
like so vel, and don't forget you want
some matches, or you will be done out of
your smoke"
"All right, pet; keep your seat, I'll shut
the door. hope no one will get in"
Pierce swung out of the carriage and ran
across the platform to the refreshment-bar.
Directly he had gone, a gentleman opened
the door and got ill., sat down in a corner,
tilted his hat over his eyes, and remained
as still as mute.
He was "n the same side as Dorothy, who
did not take much notice of him, 50 anxious
was she for Pierct's return.
Take your scalsv shouted the guard,
banging the doors to nOisily, and DOrOthy's
heart sank.
She saw Pierce come out of the bar and
hesitate. The rush confused him.
Dorothy was about to get up to wave her
hand to attract his attention, when the gen.
tleman stood up, and filled the window with
his big bulk.
''Oh, please let me look out, my friend
has missed the carriage"
Still the man did no; stir.
Dorothy got desperate, and putting her
hand on his arm, said excitedly:
You are no gentleman to stand there
preventing my friend from finding me! Let
me look Outr'
Still he was as immOveable as fate.
The train moved, and another moment IL
had steamed away.
Dorothy, afraid of she knew not what, sat
down shivering
Just then the man turned round, and sat
down beside her, saving:
80 am no gentleman. Yet | am your
guardian, Miss Snow, and have right to
know why you are travelling at night with
a man of whom | altogether disapprove.'
With a shrek of terror Dorothy sank back
In her seat, her eyes riveted on the exultant
face of the man she feared more than the
King Of TeTrOrs.
God help mer walled Dorothy. What
shall dO?''
why, act as a modest girl should: return
to your home with me- and try to trust your
best friend"
You my friend! Sooner than be at your
mercy would throw myself among pack
of hungry wolves. Keep your distance,
don't dare to touch me, or | will throw my
self ont of the train. am no coward, there
is nothing under heaven fear as do you"
You are in my power, Dora; If you are
wise you will not provoke me. am des-
perate man, and this is a dangerous venture
70 Roth Vnt, son this niStnI9 IL Won
don't promise TO return to my protection, l
swear l will shoot you, and myself after
wards"
He put the shining toy away. and stood
over her, white with passion.
She tried to get away from him to ring
the alarm, but his strength was too much for
her. yet he held her kindly.
Keep quiet Dora, and listen to me. lam
your guardian, the law gives me control
over you. | followed you here tonight to
keep you from clipping with man of whom
do not approve.
81 can enforce my authority, but prefer to
use persuasion. l. stem to me. If you will
get out next time the train stops, will for
give all; if not, and Pierce PenfOld and
meet, there will be murder done, for | am
desperate, and would risk more than life to
keep you with me-"
Dorothy looked at the stern set face, re-
viewed her position quickly, then said, with
her innocent eyes appraised to his:
Horace Middleton, let me appeal to your
better nature. Hear me. l love Mr.. PEN
fold, and have promised to marry him at
any cost l will keep my promise. do
not fear death, but l do a loveless life.
For the sake of my fathers friendship,
my mothers trust, do not betray me; let me
go my own way and be happy. Even If l
had not got to care for Pierce | could never
have cared for you.
For once be kind to me; if you loved me
you could not be so crnel as to make me
wretched. II you attempt to harm me l
will find way 10 punish you, or die In the
attempt Remember | have friends-per-
haps but panel divides me from my cho-
sen protector. Pause before you make
yourself amenable TO the law"
Il fear nothing but your loss. swear
that man shall never marry you; l would
kill you first. Oh, Dora! why won't you
love me little~
Dorothy did not answer. She was sick
with fear; he held her as in vice, and if
she screamed, the wind, through which they
were rushing at phantom speed, would carry
her voice away like a whisper.
On, on, they sped in silence, their eyes
regarding each other suspiciOusly.
After a time the train slackened speed,
and Dorothy's hopes rose.
If they were TO stop at a station, all might
yet be well; Pierce would seek her and as
surely find and deliver her.
Horace Middleton seemed TO read her
thoughts.
They were close to the door, he looked
out. On one side was a piled-up bank of
snow; the station was still far off.
He held both her hands in one OF his,