The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-18
CHAPTER LVI.

81 would that were low laid In my grave"
She is still sitting silent. lost In thought. after
Felix's departure. when the door opens once
again TO admit her husband. His hands are
Are YOU at liberty ?" says he. Have You
moment? These" pointing to tho uapers.
" want signing. Can you give your attention
What are they ?" asks she. rising.
terrified" His tone is bitter There ale cer-
tain matters that must be arranged before my
and the boys Here. laying the papers UPON
the davenport and spreading them out. you
sign your name here"
Il Is not your death warrant. / assure You"
her still hesitate, he turns upon her sayagely.
Who sha sHy %hf hidden Of gret and
we want ii i've sed die
Gs 1 cousIds5sd too Once ' am - out q Your aP
light heart; and This" tapping the paper heav-
ny. will enable you to DO it. ! make over TO
everything as will enable me to live
1t should be the other way says sh" Take
SWhYT" says be- facing round something in
We--shall have each other" says she.
Der as the father and husband. We'll, You viii
be the happier so;' rejoins he with a laugh that
eSnno that is s sns
know according to the good old prov9rb
three trumpery', lon md he will get on very
"Si T is your a arr; " says she.
sh4 pra thqHf nt IS rs as 10 your
worth an argument We are only wasting
time" lie hands her the pen; she takes 1t
You will at least tell me where you are 60
ing (" says she ,, ;.
To America first but that Is big direction
and am afraid tho tendcrest love letter would
roach oS SAY NE II T shs R6rR cs
is as likely q destination as another"
But not to knew" says yes she lifting her dark IN
IRE In her white face. That would be terri
bic. It is unfair, You should think-,think-"
Her voice grows husky and uncertain. She
Don't be uneasy about that says he Il
shall take care that my death. when II occurs
Is made known to You uS soon as possible.
Your mind shall be relieved on that score with
as little delay as can manage: The welcome
news shall be brought hyh swift messenger"
she llings the pen upon the writing table.
and turns away
but consider your son. lie loves YOU. He
will desire news OF you from time to time.
1t is impossible that you can put him out OF
- II appears you can be unjust 10 the last"
says he; hinging her own nccuSation back at
her" Have put You out q my liie"
=" No. Not u line. Once for all break with
you. Should my death occur YOU will hear OF
It. And have arranged so, that now and al
ter that event you and the hoy will have your
positions clearly dehnod. That 4 all you can
possibly require OF me- Even II you marry
again your Iointure will be secured to YOU"
!" Baltimore" excaims she turning upon
him passionately. She seems TO struggle with
herself for words. Has marriage proved go
sweet q thing" cries she presently. that /
should care to try II AGAIN. There Go! /
shall sign none Of these thinGs' She makes a
| nlsdainiui gesture towards the loose papers
iY!nE o on me ct table and moves anGFily away
| erty without those papers"
| There are COMMUNICATIONS however, that
| perhans you do not understand"
| . Let them lie there. shall sign nothing"
In that case you will probably md yourself
Immersed In troubleS OF the meaner kinds
| until after my death and"
| don't care" says she. sullenly Go II
you will. refuse TO benefit by It,"
| what stubborn woman you are cries he,
| In great wrath You hayc for Gears declined
| 70 acknowledge me a. your husband. You
| have by your manner almost commanded my
absence from your side; yet now when / bring
| you the Joyful news that in short time You
| will actually be rid OF mo, you throw q thou
| sand difficulties In my path. 10 1t that you