The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-05-19

continuous sound; and to Percy, sitting
in an easy chair before the fire, and
wearied with the emotions and vicissi-
tudes of the day, it had the soporido in
fluence of the wind among pines, or the
noise of surf on shore. The sun had
set, and the room became dusky. Percy's
eyes closed, and he was Just on the point
Of falling asleep.
The sharp sound of the electric bell
aroused him. Had Martin returned al
ready? Hemust have left his pass key,
to be obliged to ring. Still partly asleep,
Percy arose and went to Che door and
opened it. A lady stood on the TIRES
hold, and as the door swung back she
stepped quickly inside.
Percy recoiled a pace or two with a
disagreeable sensation. He thought that
the visitor was Mrs. Tunstall. But the
next moment, she spoke, and the voice
was that of his sister. II am so glad you
are herer she said breathlessly. 81
feared l should miss YOU"
care you alone? How did you come
here?" returned he. He closed the door
and led her into the sitting room.
Judge Ketclle told US that you were
staying with Mr.. Martin. Is he"-she
glanced about the room and hesitated.
He has gone out" said Percy. Ibid
you come to see him?"
81 came to see you, Percy. can under
stand why you kept away frsm us, but I
wanted to tell you that 1 am your sister
love you and believe in you, and what
ever happens you can trust me. Let me
do something for you" She spoke with
great emotion, though in a controlled
voice, and he could perceive that tremor
passed through her now and then as she
stood before him.
A feeling of strong -brotherly tender
ness and gratitude came over the young
man; he put his arms round Pauline and
kissed her. Il couldn't do that if
wasn't innocent, my dear" he said.
'Of course l know you are innocent"
she exclaimed Indignantly. "What made
that woman accuse you? She knows it
is false. Why is she your enemy"
Percy hesitated. appearances were
against me-" he muttered.
"What are appearances to any one
who knows you?" broke out Pauline, i'm
patiently. ''She must have hated you.
Why did she hate you? Women do not
hate unless has she ever loved
you, Percy?" she demanded with a
changed voice.
"She-why, she's married womang"
ha rat11rpad I1OeaciIv
There was a pause. eyes, under
stand nowp continued the girl, with a
sad laugh. ooh, my poor brother"
She caught her breath and sobbed once
or twice. 81 am so sorry it is that" she
said, TREMENDOUSLY.
81 have been fool, but nothing worse
than that" said the young man. There
is no actual sin on my conscience, Pau
line. 1t is no thanks to me, but it is the
truth. 1t Is all over now, and thank
heaven it is overP'
II thank heaven, too, Percy; for
whatever you had done I should support
you and defend you; and if you were
wicked 1 should be wicked, too. I am
your sister''-it seemed to give her salts
faction to repeat this-''we are the same
flesh and blood; if we do not stand by
each other who else viii? But what
shall you do, Percy? You cannot tell
that in court"
He took quick resolution. ST shall
never appear in court" he said.
"Has the case been put aside?" she ex-
claimed eagerly.
"No; 1 am going away. I am going
with Martin. He has gone to take our
passages to the West Indies by to-mor-
rows steamer"
"Well, perhaps it is BEST" she re-
turned, with composure that surprised
him. ''Your bail has to be paid, has it
not2 will do that have money"
'Martin has done It already. He will
pay everything. 1 shall leave no debts,
thanks to him. 1 thank you just the
same, my darling sister"
"He is a good friend-he is a good
man." she said thoughtfully. 81 can af-
ford 70 let him do it, for 1 know he does
it willingly. So you are going away to-
gether!" She gave long sigh. "Weu,
l will take care of mother"
Poor mother" said Percy, a great
wave of grief and remorse coming over
him. Tell her the best you can of me,
Pauline"
81 can manage her-don't fearI 1t
will come right at last, know. will
go now, brother" She threw her arms
around him. BE good" she said; edo
the best you can. Oh, Percy, PercyT
she suddenly cried out, with a heart
breaking sob, pressing him to her with
passionate energy. II must go now, or
never" she said, controlling herself by
an immense effort; and the next moment
he was alone. But the ardor of her last
embrace had something more than sis
terly; it conveyed message to one who
was absent.
ToBE CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY.