Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
THE WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT MONDAY APRII. 3O
, IT am to be married in a fort.


 1t is his turn to shrink, to pale. He onens his arms instinctively. and lets her draw back from him with auiyerino 1ins. and trembling limbs that almost ref71se to support her. ,o,;ova ,+ >,
 hoarsely. IA fortnight To give your- self body and soul to one for whom you are caring nothing-in a fortnightl Child! Darlingl Say it is not true
 ssI cannotr' She has buried her face in her hands.
 "And that is a woman's honor-a woman's honesty" says he, pacing to and fro upon the messy sward with q disturbed brow, and lips stern and com pressed. ssDo you think this man will thank you for the empty casket you are offering him? The body without the soul would be to me worthless. Who shall say he does not think as I do? Come''- stopping short before her and gazing at her fixedly-'stel me the name of this city clerk who stands between us! If you will do nothing toward the untying of knot that may ruin three lives, l will.'
 ''Paul Annerley."
 "But do not pursue this matter" she says eagerly, going step or two nearer to him and laying her hand upon his arm. 'Do not, implore youl'
 ''I shall pursue it until the iniquitous words are said that will bind you to him for life,' replies he doggedly. "Nay,' grasping her hand as she turns hopelessly away from him, "do not think me un- kind, my love; it is for your happiness as for my own I strive"
 'sIf indeed, you desire my happiness, J cries she, risking all things in her long ing to save him from 8 vengeance that some instinctive knowledge teaches he1 will be deadly, "abstain from interven. tion of any sort. Do not seek Paul An. nerley. Let mo fulfill my destiny. Let me marry him. Believe me, there is nc hoper'
 He might perhaps have misjudged her and have believed her already welded in heart to Annerley, but for her conclud choly light in her large eyes, reassure him of the truth that in reality she is al together his. There is, however, so keen sense of weariness in her attitude and expression that he resolves on refraining from further argument.
 "Weu, " he says, with an attempt al ightness that does not deceive her. ''we have said enough for to-day, and you look tired. Come, let me take you home Remember there will be large addition to our party tonight, and of course you will like to lock your best.''
 "I will go back to the house when you have promised me one thing" returns she steadily; sthat you will not seek Paul Annerley for four days from this Give me these four days.''
 She is trembling with excitement, and her eyes are full of tears that will not be repressed. Four days. To-day-to-mor row; these two cannot be avoided. Were she to leave now, before to-night's din ner-that is but 8 herald of tomorrow nights ball, when Capt. Boyle is ex' pected, to grace his own birthday enter. tainment-it would be regarded as noth ing less than an act of discourtesy by he1 kindly hostess. But the day after she might leave; Paul by that time will surely be returned to town-and her (bit ter thoughtD-and she can easily so man age as to prevent a meeting between him and MT. Duran.
 ''The four days you crave are yours, J replies Duran gravely, noting the fever in her eyes. "Now, in turn, concede me a qualification. Let me accompany you back to the park"