Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-10-31

the mistress OF it. The servant replied
that She was out.
"Out at this timer" he said with a
frown, "A. he consulted his watch.
WHY, it is nearly dark. Are the chill
dren with her?''
mo, sir; they are in the nursery.
NV mistress wouldn't take them out
to-day. She said it was too cold"
Michael Denza began To pace the
ON IN a fury. He was naturally pas
0ate and jealous. like the race he
fore his wfe's step sounded IN the hall.
She came iu hurriedly and nerVously:
and, when she heard that her husband
had returned home, it seemed to him
that her voice indicated more than sur
prise.
"Alreadym she exclaimed faltering-
", "surely it is not 7 yet Where is
he. in the dining-room?" She opened
the door then, and st0oi on the thres-
hold, a lovely picture by the freight,
in her velyets and furs.
"Wbat has brought you home 80
soon, MIchaeI2" she inquired.
Have | arrived too early for your
convenience, Mrs. Denza9n he answered
10 a strange tone Have | cut your
engagements shOrt?'
81 don't understand YOU" she said,
closing the door aud advancing toward
him, but he could near that her voice
trcmbled.
Then will explain myself Where
have you been? Who do you come
fromP'
Mrs. Donza flushed scarlet. She
was "a pale woman bv nature, but now
her eyes filled with tears under the
pain of her burning complexion.
"Why should you speak TO me like
that?' she half whispered; "why do
you want To- know where have beenP'
Her evident timidity looked 50 like
guilt that Michael Denza felt sure that
bis doubts would prove to be realities.
Because | suspect your crrand, Ella
more, / know it,, and | am resolved
10 hear the truth
oh God, ~ she cried, inv0luntarily.
and there stopped. Her husband
stalked up to her and grasped her
wrist.
81 married you because | thought
you were true woman, aud would
stick to me-" he said, land till this
day never suspected you of double
dealing. But ! have found YOU out at
last, aud you shall suffer for il. Tell
me the truth or / will kill you. You
have been with that man"
Her eyelids fell before his angry
glance.
"Oh. Michael, for Gods sake forgive
me. she cried.
Forgive you'll" he exclaimed. ayes,
/ will forgive you, madam; and | will
tell you how. ! VIII turn YOU out of
the house YOU have dishonored this
very hour; you shall never see me nor
your children again. nor have another
opportunity Of deceiyiuL me, as doubt
inss YOU did the unfortunate devil
whose name YOU bore before mine.
at is lie" she cried, goaded into
Ieseutment 81 never deceived him.
| was only too patient He has said
so himself
Then you reserved the honor for
me. | am infinitely obliged to you.
But it is for the last time. Gou shall
not live 90 deceive me again.
lie advanced upon her with such a
threatening air that the woman really
thought her last hour had come.
Mercy mercvm she shricked. "Oh,
Michael spare me, and viii tell you
everything
Tell me tho truth then. if you can.
Have YOU come from meeting another
mpu2'
yes! yes! have
"Aly God! aud you can own il. What
is his name?'
She hesitated. and hereturned to the
attack,
Give me his name, or | will strike
you 10 the ground.
But "A sudden courage seemed to
have come To Mrs. Deuza's aid. St5
drew up her Slight figure To its full
hejghLand looked her husband straight
in the eyes.
strike mo If you will she answer
ed, land YOU will learn nothing. But
be patient, aud ] viii take you 90 him.
Then you can revenge yourself upon
him as you will.'
You will take me to himn he stam-
mcred.
81 win take YOU to him. she re-
peated but come at once, on it may
be TOO late
She ran swiftly from the house as
she spoke, and Michael Denza, clap
ping hi, hat upon his head. followed
her rs in dream. lie could not be-
lieye it possible she would introduce
him to the very presence Of her lover.