The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-09-01

melancholy loveliness, and never was there
"a face more angelic than tho one that met
his astoundcd gazo
"Bo seated" he at last said, In voice but
little above whisper, placing chair for
her.
"You must think this strange and un-
timely VISIT said Bertha, her pulc face
tingcd with just the faintcst flush, as she
accepted the profIcrcd chair
II can not say until am better informed
as 10 the cause Of your visit | hope,
however, that may be able to be Of scrv-
ice to you in some way"
She cast "a frightened glance toward the
door, and then, with her whito, scared faco
close 10 his, her great blue orbs seeming 10
pierce his soul, she said
al knew | could depend on you, Mr. Gray
This world, which | once thought so good
and kind, has proved to Toe so full OF deceit
and trcachcry that had almost decided
never TO trust another fellow being. But
you seem honest, manly and generous You
will not bctray me, will youi Oh, promise
me YOU will never betray mcv
Those beautiful eyes became flooded with
silent tears, while her pathetic, boscc,'hlng
manner would have touched much harder
heart than Aliens.
81 will never bctray you swear never
will" he answered, with unmistakablc
CarnCstnCss.
a silence fell vi on both The beautiful
visitor ucrvously started "a the slightest
sound, while Allen, having partially re
gained his compusurc, snt gazing at her In
nstonishcd embarrassment.
The beauty aud mystery which ever how
cred over the girl seemed to have increased,
and Aliens pCrp.cxity nad grown greater
with them. Like panorama the events Of
the past few weeks In winch she had So
cousp.cuously figured secmcd To pass be
fore him Again he saw the mystcriousi
chateau on the hill, and heard anew the
strange wall Of stories which were wont 10
frightcn the children and make the old pco-
pie shake their heads with doubtful misgiv-
ings. Once moro the sunlight fell on the
deserted turnpike which led 10 the great
house, and he was wandering along from
the beautiful spring and the rustic old scat
Ia the plateau above In an instant tho
scene had changed AID ne WAS ON the great
blum overlooking the river, with this beau
uful being AZ his side. The rccollcciions Of
the happy moment when two loving souls
first met is ever sweet to the memory.
Then, again, ON that dark wild night. when
they so strangely met IN the garden. Her
face was sCarcC less white thaa ON that O..
casiou.
Could It bc possible that that beautiful bc.
Ing who had seemed as far removed from
him rs the stars were IN his presence sat
before him uluuCl WAS she ON the eve uf
disclosing the terrible mystery which. like
pall,CushruUdcd hcri Fate sCCmC<.o 20 have
worked "A simi.ar destiny for thCm. and de-
spite all th'y might do their paths would
tend 10 tie same direction. No won
der Allen Gray heart beat violently. \
few moments murc w cht see him IN (, hap
picst man living. or tJc most miserable. \
great crisis WAS com ,'.. and Il is no won
der that ne trcmhivd at It's approach.
II was her pucN to speak and he could
only sr aud raFc ~ her Lcr whi'c facc.
however, Wa, tyo.b.cu, and that nNu re-
solve which had supported her In this un-
timely, aud seemingly unladylikc. call was
evidently about ~ fail her IN her hour OF
need. Allen ut last realized that unless she
was encouraged she might not reveal the
purpose Of this visit, and with all his sym
pathetic soul In his face, ne said;
"lavc no fears. Bertha, for by all hold
sacred, swear that will prove a brother
10 YOU in distress"
Poor, tcmpcst-tosscd Bertha; long hal she
searched tor "a loyal heart ON whom she
could conhdc. In this editors flashing eye
was manlincss and truth; she would trust
once moro. Scarce could she restrain her
natural inclination 10 fly 10 his arms for
refuge from the relentless enemies who
pursued. She could not have found strong.
or or more willing arms 10 defend her.
Having partially regained her composurc,
she said