The Red Cloud chief., 1888-09-28

but as I can't we will die together" ana he
paused for breath. Convinced that he had
established his reputation as a man who
could say pretty things as well Is tie next
one when be took q notion TO-"
That's Z; exactly replied his conpaa-
ion Il muruur some appropriate reply.
and Just as the FIRE Is getting so uncomfort-
ably hot We hardly know where We are,
some one breaks il The window and rescDes
Us. an 50 mortified AZ my ll-t.ned con
fession l don't know what TO do, and you
say that as we can never forget our declara-
tons, suppose that we go - Europe to-
gether. Now there's a strong situation. A
horribly brutal husband in the background
and love and Europe urged upon my &C.
ceptance. ECrope, that l have always pas
sion4.eiy louSet 20 see and the nan I love
to go with me-ah-"
She drew a lou9 breath and ner keen.
restless eyes grew soft with a look OF mex
pressible gentleness: her odd. anxious feat
ures wore an expression Of infinite yearu-
ing and tenderness.
Though not vainer than the generality Of
men. Mr.. Dunlap felt that perhaps this story
was not wholly a uake-oalieve as far as her
love FOR him was concerned. II was barely
possible that she had fallen II love with
hin at srst sight and was making up this
story to test his feelings. BE was strangely
moved and murnured: And we go % En-
rope and ara happy forever after
No, indeed. she exclaimed. that would
never DO. Have you forgotten the scandal
lied reader az this point! No l refuse
sadly but steadfastly. and turning away
with q look OF stern resolution and renun
citation l part from you forever. and go 20
look after my feilov-tr.velers who are less
MORALLY wounded thar myself. The bored
reader lays down the oook ana says with a
yavut that the story didn't come out well
The husband ought 20 have died"
Tie short rainy afternoon had drawn 20 a
close, and the Lamps about the station were
al lighted.
Vel. l have had a pleasant afternoon
but l suppose its most tine for Us TO part
aid Mr. Dunlap.
Yes" she answered sadly.
The sparkle had al died out Q. her face
and tones: she looked worn discouraged and
woe-begone. Her companion was more and
more convinced that her story was founded
OF her love FOR him and the facc Of al iahU-
man husband. He was filed with pity. but
could think OF nothing TO say.
TN be rather dismal going 20 Montreal
il the dark" be SAID. after a pause. Il had
counted OF seeing something OF the country"
Why not wait til tomorrow or next
6ayt' she asked. with suppressed e~arerness.
%. l nus go" Re answered. vaguely.
She looked down at the foo FOR some
tine with a look OF ineyp-essible sadness.
she seemed trying 20 make q difficult resolu-
ton. Al l-st she looked up WIKI a strange,
irscrutab!e expression and said II q low.
forced tone:
Please don't 90 Cor q dar or TWO. Iwant
20 see you again. Ican't bear 20 think that
after this pleasant afternoon we must part.
never 20 meet again Can't you stay II
Springfield until day after tomorrow. and
meet re again here, il the afternoon"
NJ. Dunlap hesitaoej- He companion
was pale and trembling.
~What'Il YOUR husband sayr' ne asked.
after a pause.
Ny husband" she exclaimed. IN star
ted manner, as II sac hal forgotten his very
existence. 80. its about that and other
things that | wish you 20 advise NE" she
went on with terrible e1ruescness. Il an in
a great deal Of trouble. l want TO tell you
about il. You look kind. you can help ne
il you only will"
NJ. Dunlap knew perfectly well that il
was very imprudcnt 20 make an appoint
neut with an entire stranger. but as be was
equally sorry for her and sure Of his own
ability TO take care Of himself. be gave the
required promise. 4 look OF inexpressible
relief came over her face and her eyes filed
with tears.
She thanked him ferveatly. begged him
not 10 trouble himself to see her TO the
train. and after a warm pressure OF his hand
d ,3ppeareL.
Mr.. DUnlap's pity FOR her did not prevent
him from the d~is.oyairy TO her memory Of
searching his pockets TO see if any Of his
valuables were missing. Finding them ali
pointed day
When the designated time arrived. Mr..
Dunlap. though he had thought constantly
Of TIE fair unknown il the interval and had
mixed up the thoughts OF Ter with his con-
sc;eutious study Of the city so that about all
the view he had been able to see from the
A-Eory tower vas the vision % a bright
eyed woman making violent love 70 himself.
and had studied the architecture OF the
public library with the question; is it ever
IUsrifabIe to get a divorce for intoleraoie
cruelty!' uppermosr in his mind. was Still
Unable 10 arrive az any definite answer TO
eiccer suppositi0n.
He s,roIlei aim-esslr Up AMI down the
platform. now and then stopping to peer
turrively into the waicing-roons.
L Will tell her" ne finally decided that
this is very sudden. but that after long and
careful deliberatioa, l have decided that.
though 7 appreciate her kindness and the
confidence she has reposeG in ne. I have
conscientious scruples against marrying a
divorced woman, but that l Will oe q brother
10 her"
There had been no definite time set for
the meeting. and NJ. Dunlap began TO grow
impatient Suppose tina, she had decided
on remuneration instead Of leaving that
agreeable duty 10 him, he Acknowledged
that II she had come 70 a realizing sense Of
her forwardress in making an appointment
with a perfect stranger. it was perfectly
right and extremely proper. but it was very
tiresone and stupid wandering about a
smoky Old railroa: station. waiting for a
person Wild had not q sufficient sense Of
moral obli-ation TO keep her engagements.
He was rapidly growing iIl-hUmored when
ne net Fred Richmond. an acquaintance OF
MS who was beginning 20 do quite a little
in detective work. Richmond accostad him
iovially. and. turning around. walked along
with him Dunlap was rather impatient at
the interruption he thought Richmond