The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-06-02


turned to New York. But as he wen.
on she perceived that he supposed Percy
to be her lover; and then his object be-
came clear. A deep blush oversprcad
her face. That she should be thought
capable, even by wretch who did not
know her, Of an Illicit intrigue, filed
her with horror and anger. Bat under
meath this feeling there was another and
a moro powerful one 1t was feeling
Of relief and joy that her brother was
safe, at least that she could save him by
the sacrifice $50 far as this man was con-
ccrned) Of her reputation as q pure
woman. BY letting him continue TO
suppose that IL was an ordinary intrigue
in which she was engaged, and paying
him for his silence-for she OWNED that
1t was for that purpose no had accosted
her-she could keep Percy's secret until
the time arrived when it might safely
DO divulged. The sacrifice was perhaps
as arduous ono as an honest woman
could be called upon to make; but there
was no hesitation in her mind as 10
whether or not she should make it.
Il have heard that there wero such
persons as you, but / never saw ono be-
FORE she said. "You are blackmailer.
are you notr'
There was something in her tone that
touched a sore spot in him, callous and
degraded though he had become. To
see her beautiful face and angry eyes
gazing straight into his, and to feel that
her contempt for him was far too great
for her to make any attempt to express
it in words, was an experience that even
he found trying He remembered, with
pang Of hopeless rage, that he might
have SO lived as to have the right TO
meet this lovely woman on terms Of
social equality, and to win her respect +
and perhaps her regard. As it was, it
was impossible for ono human being to
despiso another moro than she despised .
him. And yet what right had she to
despiso him if she were herself repre-
honsi5le before society? The thought
hardened him again.
81 see you are upto business as well as
to somo other things" he said. Il have
my living to make; you are paid for by
your husband and amuse yourself by de-
ceiylng him. If he divorces you, YOU
may ind out what II Is 70 maze your
own way in the world; as long as your
good looks last no doubt it will be easy;
but after that you may be ready to take
a few lessons from me- But meantime
| intend to bleed you for what want.
As soon as you get tired Of paying me |
shall go to the judge-and you will go
to the devil. Is that plain:'
Eyes, l understand YOU. You will
certainly earn your money!" she re-
marked. with n smile that made him
grind his teeth. "Well then. | will pay
YOU for your silence. Now, as to tho
amount Have you thought about that"
"You will hand over five hudred dol
ars this evening. will let you know +
when want any more"
"No, she said decisively, 81 will not
give you five hundred dollars. That is
,bsurd'
Either that, or your husband knows
III about your performances before he
,oes to bed tonight"
Very we'll But recollect that by be- (
raging me to him you will free me from D
very restraint and scruple. l suppose
'ou don't need to be told that am not
indy disposed toward you. The pleas /,
ire Of destroying you would compensate (
ne for the loss Of social position you
peak Of. While you are with my hus- 3
and | shall be with Inspector Byrnes.
promise you faithfully that you shall G
uifer tho utmost penalty of the law, and
fter the law has done with you l will y
AXE you in hand myself When that D.
me comes you will wish that the law 4
ad kept you longer. You will never Y
raw breath that is not free from pain
nd terror as long as you live. Look at 7
lie, sir Don't you think mean what Il
lyy n
The quietness Of anger at white heat .
as in her eyes and voice, and il scared y.
lie man somewhat, as it would have h
AIRED a much moro doughty rascal. He
reed laugh and struck his boot with
IS cane. After moment she turned st
nd resumed her walk up the street. tc
He remained where no was until she u
as half block distant Then he has u
ned after her and overlook her. w
Look here, Mrs. Ketelle," no said, IT
business is business. I'm not fool. o,
Ill me what you can do, and I'll give 2,
III my answer" hi
She replied at once, continuing her he
alking, but keeping her eyes upon him
she spoke. IL am allowed by my
lsband fifty dollars week pocket u
oney. / will pay you twenty dollars a
eek until in my opinion you have had mi
ough l will pay you your first
onth's wages in advance-eighty dol
rs. You must be careful not to apply KIN
r more until the month is out. Those We
0 my terms" so
'Ihey won't dol" said he, blusteringly. IT,
'oull pay Inc two hundred now and In
ty week, or it's no dealt Come, cri
vi" =
IF you address mo again, except to
,cpt my proposition, viii have you
'ested, come what may% The color
she'd to her face and her eyes flashed.
was losing her temper, and she was
IDENTITY in earnest.
lie was silent a moment, and then
ugged his shoulders. IAN right, I'll
.eit, he said. Hand over the money"
i do not carry that amount In my
rse,' she returned quietly.
How am to get it, them 4.
You will come to my house like any
er person to whom things are paid.
you think l was going to make
continents to meet you at the street
ners, or in liquor saloons? My hus-
ID will pay YOU"
Your husband! Look here, Mrs. Ke-
Z, you are Il smart woman; but if YOU
TX you can play any game on me, l.
are mistaken. You have more at pra
&c than | have. Don't try to bluff mel" 10
IL | have tho most at stake. why do -