The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-12-20
REJECTED WITH SCORM.

IF We can only make the workmen
hear before they get away"
do YOU mean that IL we do not we
shall be imprisoned here indcfinitelyP"
The sudden storm ragged about the
high tower room in which Conrad
Hammond. bachelor and clubman. and
Virginia Redwood. prospective MD.
and missionary to native Hindu women.
found themselves. by the crashing to Of
. ponderous door. unexpectedly in
carcerated.
The tower belonged to an unfinished
country residence. and that country re-
sidence-the ubiquitous reporter had
already informed the country press
that 1t was to he one of the finest In the
country-was the property of Conrad
Hammond himself.
An hour before the slanting sun that
had been shining out OF an unclouded
August sky had become abruptly OBJ
scured, and the young man. meeting
Miss Redwood in one OF the hong walks
she was wont to take for miles outside
the sleepy old historic village with her
huge blooded mastif. had offered her
the shelter of his tower during the i'm
pending storm. Great drops were al
ready descending with an ominous ac-
compartment Of thunder. and Virginia.
after brief hesitancy. had accepted
the proffered hospitality. while Ham
mond. who had been riding. tied his
horse to u tree. And this was the re-
suit!
The tower stood on the farther side
OF a sweeping lawn that divided Ii from
the house. in which the sound OF the
workmen's hammers and saws had Just
ceased. and to make ones self heard
from its windows in the tumult OF the
elements had become an impossibility.
The wind which. suddenly pouring
down the winding staircase that led to
the towcr-room, had violently Hung
the door. above its last step. in the
lock. carried away Hammond's reiter-
ated calls in Intellectual whispers. The
lock was provisional and on the side of
the stairs only. And when the entire
situation dawned on the girls bewilder-
ment.. she put this last question to her
companion with n face that had grown
tritie white and rigid.
THE workmen will be back early in
the morning of course. replied the lat
ter endearoring TO speak lightly. but
pulling nervously at his moustache the
while. ''and we can't starve in the in
term. Still"
Are you certain that the door can
moi be broken open?" Virginia in.
quiretl. controlling herself forcibly.
Unfortunately fear it cannot"
He was man OF muscular build. He
threw himself against the heavy plank,
pushing against it with his shoulders
until the veins showed on his forehead.
A faint creaking of the wood was the
only reward Of his efforts.
Then wo must wavc our handker-
chicfs-makc some sign!' said the girl.
quickly. Surely some one must see
u.s."
But even rs she spoke she knew that
any such attempt would be futile. The
house and tower were isolated In the
midst of large grounds.
Evening was coming on apace and
they were three miles from the village.
The thought OF the anxiety that would
be felt about her in her home added
fresh pang to her alarm. She was
young woman who was exceedingly
proud OF her self control, of her
equanimity in all eventualties of life.
But she was, conscious now Of distinct
sense of painful discomfort. And OF
all men, to be placed in such an EN-.
parrassing position with this man.
With this Conrad Hammond for whom
she had SO very small n measure Of
consideration or respect and SO large
a measure Of contemptuous dislikel
With this idle man OF the world. sup
posed to be SO irresistible to women.
Without knowing it--and. indeed.
how could young woman devoted to
such lofty aims in life lingcr upon
thoughts OF her personal affiliations?
Miss Redwood had face most ex.
pressive OF her inner soul. nm eye beam
most eloquent Of her condition of feel.
Ing and mind. Looking ut her now
her companion in imprisonment said:
Il think need not tell you how
deeply regret that my carelcssness in
leaving that door unproppe,l In this ter.
rifle wind should have lc,l yon into SO
unpleasant n situation. Miss Redwood.
Especially rs cannot but feel you
coul, scarce have met with such mis-
fortune In the society OF anyone who
would he more ,listastcful to YOU"
The rain had alatcd and the wind
was sinking, but the clouds hung
>hreateningIy low. aud in these already
shortening August days a glimmerinp
Sreyness was beginning to invade the
&ower-room. A rough wooden bench
sscd Mt some time By the workmen and
talf covered with shavings. occupied
enc side Of the circular room. aud on II
Virginia had seated herself. her fingers
sntcrlockctL her handsome young eyes
surned stcrnly away.
Although this Conrad Hammond.
whose charms and good looks (sn,l
richest women no libcrsIiy extoi.ed. and
sor whom she personally hal always
felt sucI, am nnaccountabic aversion.
had had tho good tasta to take mp his
stand ut the further cnd Of tho small