The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-08-23
ououne Domestic Economy P 8he, Current News Of H.


been something terrible in her life
sGmetmng criminal perhaps, from
| which she has He'd. 1t may hunt he
Gown and lind her out, and it may not
Sod only knows. Therefore, remem
per thismw hatever may happen, yo,
cHIhot AFFORD In moro ways than one
to be mixed up in it. When you ar,
older, and know more of the wavs -
tho world, you will understand bette,
what mean" ''''
hupert Arnim stopped and kissed tb,
placid brow upturned to his.
You are anxious, good little
mother, he said "but rest assured tbai
shall get into no trouble on account
OF our charge. We can shield her hero
with us from oil shadow of harm. Only.
should danger find her out. / stand
prepared to defend her with the last
drop of my bloodi"
You are brave boy" the mother
reJoned; Aand all can say is, that I
pray the good God to spare Won tl,e
alss yspoact eep1 trislsxhielse ~
m %9rs %S'9sri W. @SpHs n d89 eafR apour rr1aIs md
disappointments until they come" he
cried with buoyant laugh; "there is
too much to he enjoyed in life to bor-
row trouble! Why, just look at it!
Here l went NIL over Europe to find a
fresh face for my new Madonna, and I
only find one when turn my face
homewards. l sketched little Oracle
on the steamer. She hes promised to
sit Tor me here, and the picture will be
done in time for the May Exhibition,
for L shall work ut it with all my heart
and soul, with all my might and MAN,"
MRS. Arnim cast quick, apprehens-
I'VE glance about the apartment, as
though in fear of some watchful eve,
some listening ear, as she said, ear
nestly:
Rupert, do not paint that picture for
the next exhibition, or at least for some
timer
"Why not ?" he asked in amazement.
Il scarcely know, my boy"
II shall never have another such a
model"
"Then paint her, but let no eye rost
upon her face until the mystery of her
life is cleared up"
oh, but you are making q mountain
out of mole-hill!"
Something tells me that I am not.
Were you to exhibit her face, you might
get yourself into trouble, besides bring
ing down upon her those whom she
fears"
Rupert Arnim was silent and
thoughtful rs he went with his mother
to the door and kissed her goodnight.
Perhaps you are right, MOTHER" he
murmured; II will think of what YOU
have said. Goodnight"
For h1,,~, h<, l..
thinking over the strange suspicious
which his mother had placed upon him !;
but ut last he fell asleep to dream of q
beautiful face, the face of his Madonna.
exhibition.
While this quiet scene was being en-
acted in the little home in Harlem, the
Hrevoort Honse, dnwn town i. IHi.I go.
avenue, was all ablazc with light and
agog with guests arriving and depart
ing.
Among the persons who sauntered up
the spacious, gas-lit steps and entered
tho Office of the hotel was a middle
aged man of indifferent appearance, but
blessed with a pair of keen, ferret-like
eyes that flashed about from point to
point, apparently taking in the bustling
scene at glance.
To the clerk at the desk he said:
"You have q gentleman in your house
by the name of Boyden. I believe. Mr..
Max Boyden." And upon receiving
the evidently expected reply he added,
Just be good enough to send up my
Q o,rd to him."
ThereuEon on n slip of cardboard he
wrote, in q bold, business-l like hand,
the name--"Bancker.
Five minutes later he was requested
to take the elevator to a certain suite
of rooms on the third floor of the house.
Wrapped in dressing-gown of some
richly embroidered stuff, and reclining
at ease in the depths of comfortable
armchair, sat Mr.. Max Boyden, of un-
savory memory, with his sharp, black
eyes fixed intently npon the partially
opened door that led into the hall.
The instant rap sounded upon the
door Boyden rose, and in firm, clear
voice said:
"Come in"
The parsonage with the ferret-like
eyes promptly obeyed the summons and
put in an appearance.
"Mr. Bancker?" began Boyden, in.
terrogatively.
Eyes, sir. eat your request. leone
from"
"From-"
"Pinkerton's Detective Agency, sir. "
CHAPTER W..
DETECTIVE BAScKER
You are the man ] nm expecting,
said Boyden, with evident satisfaction,
as he resumed his seat; and, pointing
to a chair on the opposite side of the
table, he continued, "please be seated.
Mr. Bancker accepted the proffered
chair, placing his hat beneath it, and
them procaodad IN attach b;o r ooy, xy,s;o,,