Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-01-05
CAST UPON THE WORLD.
CHAPTER XVI.

which sat Ella ~ am glad to see you look
ing so much brighter and happier this morn.
ing"
She looked up into his open, handsome
face, and, smiling, replied:
at Is to YOU / owe the change, for the
words YOU spoke to me last night have since
been ringing in my ears, revivng the sleep
ing hope which thought was dead forever"
"We should never give up hope" he said.
''You have been unjustly dealt with. Justice
has been slow to act, but it will burst forth at
at unexpected moment, overturning every de-
fence and stronghold trickery end deceit has
raised and crushing to the earth The wretch
who has so wronged and prosecuted youw
II do not understand you," she said, trying
to read his meaning in his face.
ut is not necessary you should understand
me yet. Trust me--that is ALL" he said.
~ do" she responded, earnestly. "You
have my full confidence
She raised her glorious eyes toward his face
and extended her hand, and as he grasped it
he felt a wild thrill of pleasure shoot through
every nerve How he longed to tell her of the
love for her that filed his heart!
$50 YOU | owe the life | sought to end" she
continued, permitting her hand to rest quietly
in his. 81 realize low the folly of that act,
and how great debt / owe you for waking
me from horrid dream to a new existence.
How can | ever prove my gratitudel"
He drew her toward him, and gently an-
swered:
Il have done my duty, nothing more, and
my reward will be ample If / am instrumental
In making you happy"
Il am happyp' she replied, ''very happy to-
day."
There was something in the tone Of her
voice which told him that she loved him, and
he felt glow OF pride and pleasure in his
heart. AS she looked up into his manly face
she experienced, for the first time since her
fathers death, n feeling of security, for she
knew that in the strong man before her she
possessed a true friend and protector.
III have something to ask Of you," he said,
after pause--"an unpleasant thing-but
ask ID for your good. Tomorrow evening
there is to be fashionable reunion at Fred
erick Nortons house. intend to- give myself
the pleasure of making one of the guests, and
wish you to be there also"
'INle---impossible !" she exclaimed in amaze
ment
you are Mistaken he answered. 1T is
quite possiblc--in fact, your presence is neces-
sary to the successful development of little
plan have arrangcd--in other words, sur
prise have in store for Mr. Norton. That
worthy gentleman has succeeded in raising
about him sort of fertilization, behind
which he exists in perfect tranquility, be-
heving it impossible that any one could assail
him with shadow of success, yet there is a
nglc weapon before which he must fall.
hat weapon, believe, possess"
you. | do not comprehend your mean
ing" she exclaimed.
'Yct tomorrow evening you will, fully" he
answered. There will be scene enacted at
Norton's which am anxious you should wit
uess have pleasant surprise in store for
you. But l see you look more perplexed than
BEFORE"
Indeed, all you are saying is like an
enigma to me-" she responded But il my
presence at Frederick Norton's house is neces.
sary to the development of your plan, will
go there as you wish"
''Thank YOU" He shook her hand warmly.
"You will not regret going, | assure YOU, for
YOU will see an act OF retributiOn done. You
shall be provided with suitable OUTFIT" he
added as he noticed her looking down at the
threadbare garment she wore.
Pardon me!' she exclaimed, her cheeks
flushing. "But could not accept even from
you-a gilt of such a character
You misunderstood me- he said, smiling
~ do not mean to make you gift Of the
things you require; | merely propose to make
tho necessary advance to obtain them-taking
your promise to refund the amount expended
within thirty days"
tCN,,, ar, Irninr ,vit mn sho so;J ,ot;,
ing merry twinkle in his eye.
Ear from it," he replied, ''as you will soon
discover for nave already ordered modistc
to wait on you here this morning, who has o
large stock of ladies' costumes ready. made,
so that you will have only to select the ma
tcral you like, and allow her to take your
measure, in order to have the garments in
your possession within two hours from the
time she leaves the house"
But" said Ella.
He broke in upon her, however:
'Do not offer the slightest objection, for
have | not told You you are under no ebli-
cations to me.'
But can never repay you'll" she said.
"Give yourself no anxiety on that score"
he responded; II have no doubt of your abil-
ity to meet the obligation before many days
have passed
She looked at him in Amusement The
more she wondered the more perplexed she
became; at length she said:
"Will you explain the meaning of your
words!"
III must ask you to wait patiently for lit.
tie while. The explanation YOU ask will come
in good time l have something pleasant in
store for YOU, and ask that you will have suf-
tcient faith in my judgment to follow nv
directions"
~ will" she replied; "and beg that YOU
will pardon me FOR the hesitation have
shown. Let me know your wishes, and will
comply with them"
''Thank YOU" he said. Then taking from
his pocket small, square package, he pre-
sented 1t to her, saying> "You will wear
these, to please me, tomorrow evening, will
you noti"
She took the package and removed the
paper wrapper, disclosing to view small
ebony box, inlaid with choice woods, which
she eagerly opened. Then she gave utter
ance to an exclamation of amazcment and adj
miration, as her eyes rested upon beautiful