Evening journal., 1890-01-13


words It was certainly puzzle.
While she was thus engaged she heard a
carriage stop at the door, and, looking out Of
the window, saw that it was the canon's
brougham. A minute later he himself came
out of the house, entered it, and drove away
On what errand, she wondered, was he
benti Had it any connection with this UNI
happy discovery Perhaps the footmnn had
heard her husband tell the coachman where
to drive. She would ask him.
"Oh, Thomas,n she said. with an air Of as
sumed carelessness, when the man came in
answer 10 the bell, "the canon has gone out
driving, has he not"
Eyes, ma'am.n
"Do.you happen to know in what direction
be has Comet have some intention Of f6l-
lowing him."
II heard him tell the coachman, ma'am, 70
drive to ZOO Berkeley square"
"Thank you, Thomas"
Mrs Allison's heart sank lower than ever
zoo Berkeley square was Lord Templecombe's
private residence. The canon lad, doubt
less. gone to confront him and upbraid him
with his conduct-perhaps even to lay VIC
lent hands upon him. If the latter event
should happen land in her husbands present
frame Of mind Mrs Allison feared that it
was only too probable), what painful scan
dial would ensue-one that would, perhaps,
Danish the carl from public life and herself
from the regions Of decent society. For,
though conscious Of innocence she knew that
the ladies Of the polite world were sure TO
believe the worst Of her.
AS vista Of such horrible possibilities UNI
folded itself before her minds eye, Mrs Ali
son buried her face in her hands and groaned
1t was fully two hours before the canon re
turned. He came straight into the library,
and found his wife sitting in her cloak and
bonnet, Just as he had left her.
"Well Edina,n he said. speaking in the
same grim voice which he had adopted be-
fore. ''Have you discovered that announce
mentr
"Nor she murmured, not daring to look
up "What is itN
He gave a hard, dry laugh; then replied,
"You will find out in few daysln
aWhy viii you not tell me now7s she ex-
claimed. "It is cruel Of you to keep me in
suspense"
There Is nothing to be uneasy about, ] as
sure YOU he returned, sarcastically, adding,
''but seel 1t only wants twenty minutes OF
dinner time You had better go and dress
at once. have a sermon to write this even
ing and wish to be as punctual as possible
The meal was a gloomy affair enough
What little talking there was, was done by
the canon, who confined himself to common
place topics, and never alluded to the one sub
iect which engrossed all his wife's thoughts
She, for her part, longed to ask him what hac
taken place at Lord Templecombe's that after
noon, but dared not do 50; while her husband
had plainly no intention Of volunteering in
formation.
When dinner was finished he went away Il
| his study and left her alone. She sat for
| long while with her head resting on be-
hands, wondering, YEARLY, what was goins
to happen, and ended by going to the librar,
/ for The Morning Post, and once more care
fully scanning its columns in search Of tina
announcement But, scrutinize them a
closely as she might, she could find nothing
in them to explain her husbands words |
was horribly mysterious
Next day, being wholly In the dark as 3
what steps the canon had taken OF how muc
Of the truth had already got abroad, she di
not venture to show her face in public, bu
remained at home, feigned indisposition an
refused to see any callers; and, for a Who'll
week afterward, she adopted the same tai
tics.
/ AT length one morning, when she cam
down to breakfast shortly before noon, 81
found the canon waiting for her in the breal
fast room. for the first time since the day {
the fatal discovery.
Edna he said, handing her the mornin
paper, which he had been reading, ~ hay
another newspaper puzzle to give you, b.
this one Is easier than the last. Cast you
eyes down the right hand column Of the thiF
page, and see if you find there any announc
| SO 20. :
to mew
She took the paper and, half mechanical,
e did as he babe her When her eye fell on Il
passage to which the canon referred, 81
could not suppress little cry Of astonis
ment
I Read it aloud, if you please he said
She read aloud the following;
1--WE are authorized to state that the V
cant see Of Whitbury has been offered to al
: accepted by Rev. Canon Alison, vicar OF S
. Athanasius', Kensington."
is that trueF she exclaimed.
"Quite,n he answered Lord Temp
d combe has seen fit TO select me, out Of MAJ
!, more deserving men, and l have found it q
J. duty to accept the Office"
+ Sand what she cried a bright flush ov,
8 spreading her countenance, twas that a
Is nouncement which | failed to find the 9th
Is dayr
II The canon drew a small slip of paper fro
It his waistcoat pocket and gave it to his wi
,e u cut it out, my dear.n he said, 80 you m
read it for yourself"
ie 1t ran thus:
8 1.-THE bishop Of Whitbury, who has be
ai ailing for some time past, died at his to
residence last night"
ID Now, at length, the truth dawned W
20 her.
"Do YOU mean she began
d, flush, my dearl" interposed the can
a, holding up his hand. II mean nothing
RS am convinced Of your innocence, except
a a little foolish Irritation So we viii let
Ru cones be bygones, and enjoy together I
good fortune with which providence
IN favored us. / make only one stipulan
" namely, that you do not 80 much as smile
Ite any other man. until
N until the day of my death, l suppo'
"a she said
NAY returned the canon, with me
p ing laugh. mot until the day OF your dec
a. until the day OF some one elseS death. 81
en- we say-the archbishop OF Canterburysl
ne Boston Herald
- The Eidex was more Cautious Thoxeaf
- It was Elder Buzzell, who called OF