The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-10-31
Why, Fred, why are you so paIeg"
said Ethel, alarmed at the young mans

said Ethel, alarmed at the young mans
appearance.
Nothing. nothing" he family re-
piled: And and do you love this
man?" he feebly asked.
''Well. don't know; might learn
to love him." replied Ethel. She knew
that the words were cruel. and each
word sank like dart into the heart of
the pale figure before her. IF we
should have wedding, you'll be sure
to attend. won't you. Fred?"
Ethel scarcely knew what possessed
her to speak so cruelty to Fred, nor
did she seek to detain him as he slowly
walked from her toward his humble
home.
well, it's best" she mused. "Td
have to tell him any way. and now it's
done. Poor Fred! I feel sorry for him
but couldn't be clerks wife"
And the vain girl entered the
house, not deigning to look after the
form of the one she had professed to
love scarcely few weeks before.
The Irritation between Ethel and
Tracy had caused great deal of talk.
and Mabel Sanders felt quite piqued to
think that affairs had taken such turn,
for she had introduced Tracy. and felt
sure she would bring him to her feet;
but the gay stranger had devoted his
time to her rival in beauty and wealth.
Ethel Wayson. She pitied Fred. and
sought to console him.
Mabel sent out invitations for an
other party, and urged Fred to accept
one.
The evening of the party came, and
sounds of music issued from the rooms
as the gay throng mingled in the may
waltz. Mabel looked lovely, and Ethel
never seemed fairer.
Fred sat near Mabel and tried hard
to keep his eyes from wandering over
to the voice of Tracy.
Suddenly they arose and mingled in
the dance, but had taken only a few
turns about the room. when confused
sound of voices was heard in the hall
/ way and several strangers appeared,
preceded by constable.
Sorry to interrupt the festivities,
ladies and gentlemen. but business is
business, you know, and we beg to be
excused while we merely do our duty
said one of the strangers.
Instantly every person in the room
pduStu, bllu d uCitLu-llho SllliuCSS pic
vailed as the constable drew forth .
document and proceeded:
Il have warrant for the arrest OF
Charles Sawyer, on the charge of
forgery and robbery. The person has
very house."
"What sirr' exclaimed Mr.. Sanders.
ITO this house? There is no one here
by the name of Charles Sawyer"
mo perhaps not; but he may be
known by the alias of Harry Tracy!'
Had a thunderbolt fallen at the feet
of the dancers it could not have pro-
duced such CONSERVATION. Tracy
offered no explanation, but merely held
out his hands to receive the manacles
that the officer produced from his
+ pocket, and accompanied him from the
room.
Fred bowed his head, but a pair OF
soft arms twined around his neck and
a trelnulous voice whispered:
Fred. take me home, please"
1t was Ethel, and she looked wist-
fully into the upturned face of the man
whose earnest honest love she had cast
aside.
Once. under the shadows of the elms,
she turned and feebly said:
Fred, have wronged you! For
give me if you can. l was blind and
about to take a step that should have
regretted to my dying hour. Forgive
me. Fred, and-and-"
Ere she could finish the sentence she
was clasped to his manly breast, and
tears flowed down her cheeks as he
whispered:
Il love you. Ethel, and forgive your