Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1889-07-19

ana stretched out her poor lltt4t alt 3S-alz-lss
hand. Despite your pretense OF adec-
tiOn, / choose to believe my wealth was
the real temptation. 1t would be very
strong one with person from your rank
in life Well through fraud and treaeh-
cry you gained your end You have q
right to bear my name So long as you
keep it unsullied, I shall not interfere
with that right"
She looked at him like q bleeding,
wounded animal broughttO bay. and found
voice at last
''PhiEp, you are unjust. YOu hurt me
cruelty. May God forgive you"
He went on as If she had not spoken:
81 have pondered the situation, and de-
eided upon my course. / never wish to
look upon your fair, false face again. 1
only see in 1t the fatal likeness to the
woman I love and should have married.
and the bitterness of death fills my heart.
But, because Of the hated tie that binds
US together, 1 cannot drive you out into
the world. Highlands shall be given up
to your exclusive use, and will settle a
handsome income upon you
Give me your love, or give me moth
ing" she cried. without it viii ac-
ceptnO favor at your hands"
81 cannot give what is no longer mine
to bestOw," he haughtily answered. But
it is my wish that you live In a style be-
fitting my wife-enjOy that to which you
have an undeniable right L hope you
viii heed my wishes"
'sAnd your" she said, in faint, hollow
whisper.
''Aiy future cannot concern you in the
least. 1t is not fully decided. Most
likely I shall go abroad. But not imme-
diately. shall remain in the neighbOr-
hood until my business affairs can be
fully settled. You viii be handsomely
provided for, rest assured. May you de-
rive all the happiness you deserve from
the fortune you schemed SO craftiiy to
win. "
The concentrated passion and wisher-
ing contempt in his voice was more than
she could endure.
''Philip, Philip"
@Hush!' he interrupted, with a kissing
sound between his teeth. Make no at
tempt at -exculpatiOn. Such sins as
yours are without excuse. 1 could not
listen to you. Therefore, should you wish
to communicate with me for any reason
please do so through the hOusekeeper, and
any desire you may express viii be respect
ed. Now all that remains is to say farewell.
Even though the same roof shelters US,
hencefOrth you and I are as strangers to
each other"
He turned, his face white and set like
marble. Just as he reached the door
Dulcie flung herself down before him and
wound her arms about his knees.
Philip, can you go, can you leave me
nOw?" she cried, lifting her pleading, tear
full eyes.
He tore himself roughly from her cling
ing arms and went out. Dulcie heard has
heavy footsteps die away in the hall, and
fell PROSTATE.
When she recovered Mrs. 'Rusk was
standing by her, with smelling-salts and
cologne water. The honest woman was
completely won by her young mistress
sweetness and gentle ways.
You are unhappy, dear lady, she said.
But don't take any little trouble to heart.
1t Will right itself in heavens own time. %
Some troubles might; this one. never.
The night wore slowly on. Dulcie sat
alone in her own room, with white face
and lips, trying to realize the humiliating
truth. She was a discarded wife. Philip
knew all, and, just as might have been
expected, had turned from her in lOathing
and contempt.
HE believes was tempted by his
wealth and position, she said. "Ah, that
is the bitterest thought Of all"
He meant to deal generously with her,
SO far as money matters were concerned.
AS though all the gold in the universe
could bring balm to a broken heart! She
would not touch a dollar Of his wealth
He should yet see how cruelty he had mis-
Judged her.
It deserve my punishment, the poor
creature said to herself. But not that
Philip should be so unjust to me-"
Morning dawned. Like one in a dream
Dulcie heard the whir of insects and the
first twitter Of the birds. At last Mrs
Rusk knocked at the door of her chamber
"AIr. Raynor babe me give you this,
she said, laying a small package in the
young wife's lap. He said you would
need it.
Dulcie opened the bundle with feverisE
haste A check book fell out. When she
saw there was nothing else-not even
written message-she uttered a cry Of bit
ter disappointment.
take this back to your master, she
said, and tell him I have no use for it.
With a plying glance into that white
despairing fGce, the hOusekeeper left her
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