San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-13
cried the sheriff.

''That Is Mr.. Belford-Mr. Lawrence
Belford,n said Elmer with cool confidence
THAT picture was taken through a tele.
scope from my room ON the morning Of
the 18Th"
"The 18th Why, man, that was the
day she was missed"
Eyes. Mr.. Bedford was with her that
day, and perhaps he can explain her dis.
appearance.
The prisoner groaned in abject terror
and misery. He saw II all now. His
dream pictures were explained. His de
feat and detection were accomplished
through the young mans science. That
he should have been overthrown by such
simple means filled him with mortified
ton and anger.
"You shall have the picture, Mr.. Sher.
III. You may need It at the trial. And
now for the will"
The room became again dark, and the
figures on the wall stood out sharp and
distinct on the sheet Then the picture
faded away, and in its place appeared
writing-letters in black upon white
ground;
SALMON FALLS, June I, 1863
1, Edward Denny. do hereby leave and be-
queath to my son. John Denny, all OF my prop
erty, both real and personal. AL other wills I
have made are hereby annulled. My near death
prevents a more formal will
EDWARD DENNY
Witness: JoHy MAXWELL, Id.
my fathers will. Thank
There was heavy fall, and Elmer
opened his lantern quickly. 1t was too
much for the old man. He had fallen
upon the floor insensible.
"a light, John, quick"
They lifted him tenderly. and with Al
mas help the old sheriff and the serving
man took him away to his room.
The moment the two men were alone,
the prisoner in the chair broke out In q
torrent Of curses and threats. The young
man quietly took up his revolver, and said
sternly:
Lawrence Bedford, hold your peace.
Your threats are idle. You insulted me
ontrageously the day came here. bear
you no malice, but when you attempted
your infamous plan to capture my cousin
and ruin her father, sprang to their res
cue with such skill as / could command
We shall not pursue You with undue rigor,
but with perfect justice
"Oh, Mr.. Franklin, have mercy
upon mel Let me go! Let me escape
before they return. will go away-far
away Save ME, save me, sir / never
harmed you. Have mercy upon mel;
Had you shown mercy perhaps might
now. No sir: justice before mercy.
Hark-the officer comes
They unfastened the ropes about Bel
ford, and released the wires, and in silence
he went away into the night, y broken
down, crushed, and ruined man In the
hands Of his grisly Nemesis.
The young man flung himself upon the
lounge in the library, and in a moment
was fast asleep.
The red gold of the coming day crept
mp the eastern sky. The storm became
beautiful in its Heecy rains in the far
south. As the stars paled, the sweet
breath OF the cool west wind sprang up,
shaking the rain drops in showers from
the trees. The birds sang and the day
came on apace.
To one who watched it seemed the COM
ing Of fairer day than had ever shone
upon her life. The vanished storm, the
fresh aspect of nature moved her to tears
Of happiness. Long had she watched the
stars. They were the first signs Of light
and comfort she had discovered, and now
paled before the sun. Thus she sat by
the open window in the library and
watched with a prayer In her heart.
She looked at the mantel clock. Half
past 4. In half an hour the house would
be stirring. All was now safe. She could
return to her room. She rose and ap-
preached the sleeper on the lounge. He
slept peacefully. as II the events Of the
night disturbed him not.
He smiled in his dreams, and muir
INJURED a name indistinctly. She drew
back hastily and put her hand over her
mouth, while bright blush mounted
to her face. Just mere, through the
sweet, still air of the morning, came the
sound of the village bell. Tears gathered
in her eyes and fell unheeded upon her
hands, clasped before her.
Poor - lost Alice - nineteen just
N.Y.
Alma
She turned toward the sleeper with
startled cry. He was awake and sit
ting up.
what bell is that"
at is tolling They have found her."
Eyes. it is sad story. AlmaY'
She advanced toward him. He noticed
her tears and the mourning robe in which
she was dressed.
"What is it, Elmer? Do you feel bet
teri"
YES. 1t was sorry night for u.s."
Eyes, the storm has cleared away"
H. did not seem to heed what she said.
How long have you been upY'
"Since it happened. After saw father
up stairs / came down and found you
here asleep. And, Elmer, forgive me; it
was wrong, but did not mean to stay
here so long"
"Almar'
"You will pardon me''
"Oh! Pardon you-pardon you-why
should l? l dreamed the angels watched
me-"
81 was anxious, and we owe you so
much. We can never reward you-
neverr'
Reward, Alma2 I want none, save"
Save whatS'
He opened his arms wide. A new and
beautiful light came into her eyes.
"Can there be greater reward than
lovef'
mo. Love is the best reward-and it
is yours"