Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-09-30
CHAPTER ~.


One evening at Mrs. Bells, as Philip
Annersley entered the conservatory, he en-
couptarad Maude. A spirit he could not
"Maude, cannot bear this; II l have
sinneu, l have suffered also; do not make
my punishment greater than l can BEAR"
She withdrew her dress haughtlly.
"Mr. Annersley forgets himself"
"Oh, is not forgiveness virtue as well
as Justice? Forgive me, for love you so;
i love you sol / offer you my e-long
devotion; my life shall be one long atone
ment."
eHow dare you say this to the woman
you have wronged so deeply? You alone
have made me what l am-you must bear
the consequence of.your own cruelty"
II will proclaim to the world the connec-
ton between us, he exclaimed, maddened
by her tone.
"Do so, and will at once procure a
judicial separation for desertion."
lie turned from her; he looked like
death. His hand, which had touched her
in his passion, was icy cold; he groaned
aloud.
AS he staggered toward the door, she
crossed the room, and, placing her hand
upon his arm, said, "I will marry you
again on one condition"
He turned to her eagerly.
at shall be q marriage in name only.
will bear your name; before the world L
will be your wife. In private We will be
as we are now-strangers."
Il consent; it is all can do" he added,
bitterly, as he left the room.
And Maude, with heightened color, and
smile upon her lip, surpassed herself
that evening in brilliancy and beauty.
The brilliant wedding and magnificent
establishment were nine days wonder
in the fashionable world. Then Mrs.
Philip Anncrsley took her place
as one of the queens of society.
| At her house was gathered all the wit,
talent, and beauty of the day; and not one
OF the many who mingled in the numerous
| festivities but came nearer to her than he
who seemed before the world her happy
husband.
He strove by the most careful and delicate
attentions to win her love; her slightest
wish was law To him; but he might as
we'll have lavished his care upon a marble
Statue.
Through suffering, Philip Annersley was
becoming each day nobler and better
worthier of true woman's love. His selfish
ness had passed away oil that was beau
tiful in his character shone forth with purel
luster.
Another year rolled by.
Mis-. Annersley sat in her boudoir, care
lessly turning the leaves Of q new novel.
A knock came at the door.
~Come in," khe said, expecting to sec
her maid enter; but, for the first time, hcl
husband entered the room.
As Maude rose, with a slight look OF as
tonishment, he said, ooloring slightly;
II beg your pardon for this untoward in
L IA : A III hon % Nwau
pass upon your kindness. With YOU
permission, will sit"
'"Certainly," +" said Maude, recovering her
self, and carelessly sitting upon the piano
stool.
She half turned toward him, while
her hand toyod with the music, n
if anxious for him 10 so. Never hat
she looked SO lovely as this m )rninl
in her simple white dress, without single
ornament, her hair gathered in careless
knot, one tiny slippered foot peeping on
from under her dress.
He looked at her sadly; then he said alb
ruply, Il leave for Italy next week.
have some arrangem nts to complete be
fore leaving, about which wish to consul
you"
al cannot make the necessary prepara
tions in SO short a time" she sal I, with as
tonishment. 81 cannot possibly go be or
next month
Il beg your pardon; do not expect yo
TO accompany me-" he said, gently. q
would defeat the very purpose for whic
60"
EAnd what purpose2" she questioned.
Because, he said, rising, II feel TO
bitterly the mistake / have made; be
| cause / love you too truly and passion
, atelv To Le contented with this mode {
life; because cannot bear 10 see other