The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-10-19

Il VIII Sbe even Win you some uay,-- ne
said in a low tone of intense revengeful-
ness. II never forget debt like this"
Then he turned and said something to
Mr.. Crawford, who had been watching his
daughter too persistently to have remarked
this side scene. After moment apparent
~ of hesitation on the old mans part he
turned, and with an agitated air left the
| hall with the doctor.
what did you do to that fellow" asked
his companion as Henshall returned to his
side
81 scotched a snake" he said. his lip
curling with disgust and scorn.
I Edna Lewis had completed her solo tri-
umphantly, and twice she was obliged to
return to bow her acknowledgements to
the applauding house. She was deadly
pale, and there was strained look in the
dark brown eyes which pierced Henshalls
very soul.
He could not leave her unprotected. He
must wait and see her safely home. DIR.
Watson and old Mr.. Crawford were no.
where in sight, but that did not dispel his
fear.
He waited until the crowd had disap-
j peared. Then he saw slight figure, a
CLEAN of white satin showing beneath the
long fur trimmed cloak, which he recog-
uized as the same that his ideal had worn
at the time he had rescued her from Wat
sons prosecutions.
She was so heavily yelled thai he could
not detect single feature Heapproached
her humbly, and raising his had said in
the most deferential tones:
Miss Neville, pardon my again intrud-
ing upon you, but it is only in your own
~ 4 Il f1r
you, which will bear you at once to your
home, and if you will permit of my escort
shall feel safer to know that you arrive
there without any molestation."
She bowed, but seemed too nervous to
speak. ASH distraught, one little gloved
hand auttered out toward him and grasp
ed his own, but it was instantly with
drawn, and she hastily entered the coupe
he had engaged.
She gathered her robes close to her, and
lett place at her side for Henshall
Where shall tell the driver to go?" he
said as he leaned toward her.
: In muffled, agitated tones the number of
west up town street was conveyed to
: him. He hastily repeated it to the cabman,
and. then boldly entered the coupe and
seated himself by her side.
The cabman drove off. Henshall's fair
, companion kept her handkerchief to her
face, and seemed to labor under an agita-
ton that she could with difficulty repress
) He made no attempt to converse with her.
He had said as he closed the door of the
r coupe:
Dear Miss Neville, you will surely &C
, quit me of want of respect under the cir.
| cumstances You know my one desire is
I. to be your most trusted guardian should
you need any. Do not try to speak. My
| only wish is to see you safely housed"
S The agitated girl underwent some violent
9 throe of feeling, but did not attempt to
: speak. The carriage bowled rapidly along
over the pavements, and soon drew up at
}. the door of a large fat.
e Henshall sprang out and rang the bell
t The janitor opened the door, and then only
did the fair maiden spring lightly from the
r coupe and run up the steps into the hall.
= She turned, with her hand upon the
e door, removed her veil. and with mock
ing smile called out: "Thanks, awfully
t Good night"
The next instant she had closed the dool
t in his face and was fitting up stairs. Hen
l. shall, with muttered curse, turned, paiC
It the cabman, then, scowling, took down TIT
i number of the house and strobe away.
T. The face he had seen was that of TIN
# young singer at Louise Neville's concert.
o "They must have changed cloaks," b.
o muttered to himself. Then, as he walked
= on, despite his chagrin, he had to laugh.