The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-02-16

rive here until the lights were. out, and
not dreaming Of the place being inhab-
tied, proceeded at once to gain entrance.
/ tried twoof the doors below, and found
them fastened, as / supposed / should;
then / mounted the roof, and finding the
woodwork of the window partially de
cayed, with the aid of my knife soon
forced an entrance. | should have been
more careful had | supposed the noise
would alarm any one. And now, what
is my sentence to be for thus feloniously
entering your residence? Please be a
little merciful"
ct was not my house, returned Dora,
with smile, so may be lenient. But
do you really hope to find the willt''
My father died in the positive belief
there was a will hidden away somewhere.
His brothers wife found hers ia closet
in the room below, place he had
searched through vainly. Indeed, he
felt well convinced she must first have
put il there. RIr. Harton acted very sus-
piciously, think, after his wifes death.
He was not at all willing for me to enter
the tower Now, if he felt really salts
should he object to any search / might
like to make? Ny present purpose is to
penetrate every conceivable nook or pos
sible hiding place-that Is il | can gain
your mothers permission to stay here
awhile"
Dora remained talking until she heard
James voice calling her to her mornings
duties. Promising to arrange for an in
terview between Mr.. Chorley and her
mother, she ran down, received small
scolding from the impatient Jane, who
wondered what she could find in that
old ghost tower to interest her so much.
She read awhile to her mother and then
assisted Jane with the dinner, finding no
time for the conversation she had prom
ised herself. However, Jane was going
to spend the afternoon with q sick neigh
Dor, and when Dora saw her walk down
the garden path in all the glory of clean
dress and white apron she took out her
sewing and sat down beside her mother
with satisfied smile.
Mamma" she began, after consid-
cradle silence, do you think it would be
wrong for Mr.. Chorley to come here and
search the place for his grandfather's
will?n
.Why, no. child" said Mrs. Bertrand.
.But you know he could not do it
openly, On account of his former trouble
with Mr. Harton. So he would have to
remain concealed, and work quietly.
Should you disapprove very much of
such courseT
ut is not likely he viii come, Dora.
Why do you seem SO interestedY'
81 think he viii, mamma; indeed, I
have seen him."
Mrs. Bertrand gave a sudden start,
glancing around almost as if she expected
to see him, too.
Where is he?1 she asked. ssSurely
not in the village? It is well Mr.. Harton
is away"
'.He is here in this house, or rather in
the tower, and wishes to see you"
To see me. When did he come? Are
you sure it is he, Doray'
"Quite sure; he looks so like the pict-
ure of his father. And now do not be
frightened, mamma, while tell you the
whole story and Dora came and knelt
the incidents of the morning. leaving
out much Of the alarm she had expert
enced.
Mrs Bertrand was greatly surprised,
and quite undecided what course to pur-
sue, but Dora pleaded so warmly in Mr..
Chorley's behalf, that she at length said:
Il think we might manage it but for
Jane"
But Jane is very trusty when one
really confides in her. think she would
be proud of having secret TO keep
So presently Dora went to summon Mr..
Chorley, who succeeded in deepening the
good impression the young girl had be-
gun. He was very manly and straight
forward, and when he repeated his
fathers dying charge Mrs. Bertrand be-
gan almost to believe in the possibility of
will being found.
They were still talking earnestly when
shadow passed The window. Dora
sprang into the hall, closing the door be-
hind her, and found an old friend, but
most unwelcome guest, entering the wide
doorway. She stood quite still, her face
psling visibly
My darling Dora, have frightened
you almost to death, have not?n said the
gay, pleasant voice of Olive Harton.
Il was not expecting you--when did
you return
SAT noon, and couldn't wait, l wanted
to see you 80. We returned sooner than
we intended, and Claras lover came with
us. She is to be married immediately.
And your mothers she quite well?'
.sImproving all the time Excuse me
/ moment, Ollye, dear. while l go and
prepare her for visitor. Come in The
parlor-"
No, I'll sit here" and Olive took one
of the chairs in the hall.
There was no modeof egress from Mrs.
Bertrand's room save into the hail. and
consequently Mr.. Chorley was a pris-
oner. After moments consideration,
Mrs. Bertrand came forth with her
/ daughter. and all three entered the par
lor opposite.
81 don't believe you are bit glad to
see me-" Olive said, with an embar-
raised laugh. ..Yon did not use to make
such company of me-
Both Dora and her mother tried to
1 place their guest at ease as rapidly as
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