The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-08-23
JANET LEE
In the Shadow Of the
GaUOWS.
BY DAVID LOWRY.
CHAPTER XXI.

Janet" said Dorothea Lee to her
daughter, 1t is the will of heaven We
shall see your father no more. We are
deserted by all others, and your father IS
kept from US.
THAT can never be. 'Tis not like my
father TO be barred out He would walk
to Boston to free us-he would walk ten
times that distance TO sec US. Have
patience-aIl will be we'll Ny father
will not sit idle while they are bringing
the rope to hang us.
Here Janet sighed deeply Her mother
looked at her lovingly, but said never a
word She knew Janet was thinking OF
her lover. Had she not talked to him IN
her sleep.
There was a voice at the door-the
taller He was questioning a visitor,
who seemed to be irritated.
aThere-there-can anything be palmer
than that? Why. any one might read 1t
with half an eye. lis very plain-1homas
Danforth.
Then the door was opened hastily. and
Arthur Proctor entered quickly. he ut
tered cry as he beheld Dorothea Lee,
as we'll he might She looked ten years
older than when he saw her IN the meet
ing-house in Salen
Said | not we had friends, mother?
Janet asked as she gave her lover her
hand. and looked on him with pride.
Where is my husband, Arthur Proc
tor? Why did he not come with you"
He did not know | was coming. Be-
sides. think he has that on his mind
which will occupy him till late to- m orrow.
Be not concerned on John Lees account
He is doing all mortal can do. And
hope he will succeed. But there are
other friends as we'll. Trust in Us.
= r. h - I'll
now, Arthur PROCTOR" Dorothel Lee
answer
There are some who do not know
what to think-and many who are led
like sheep that follow the bellwether.
Not one has said aught of either of You
that ought not be sad in yonr presence
lis true-the charge of mnrderis in the
peoples mouths and you are considered
as good as given over to the evl one by
the foolish ones
When will We know what they will do
with us2' Janet looked at her lover anx-
iously
1t will be ended one way or other very
soon. You misapprehend me, he added
quickly rs Jane''s countenance changed,
AMI she grew deadly white, while her
mother put her hand to her heart What
1
think 1t is matter | may not mention
until | see you next. | will not say some
one It's neither of you-will not hang
for | know and others know a terrible
deed has been done. Stay, be not
alarmed It's not Martin Lees crime
lis more like he viii be a free man-if
he is alive. But its that that puzzles
the justices.
Here Arthur Proctor endeavored o as
sumo look of Indifference, but he
looked 50 intently at Janet Lee that she
turned her face from hlm.
No. There is no danger at this hour
OF any greater evil coming to you. Keep
M good heart. came to tell you this
Other news have | none The air is FL |
Of rumors false reports The best
women and he best men, are suspected
The hussbodies laugh one minute aud
shudder the next. TO tell the truth, |
think half the people are mad. But,
thank tie Providence that has Us all in
keeping. there are men III high places
who are disposed to sift all stories, 10
stop the clamor, and-to eal on the pc o.
PIE to consider where this will end unless
greater care is displayed than has been
There is much anger over the case of
Martha Carrier And wise heads hint
that the leaders aye-the very foremost
III he pulpit, is we'll as some judges
are binder than the people they are lead
ing"
-, have care. young man, how YOU
give reign to Your tongue, exclaimed
norothea Ice. For less than that men
and women are put i'll prison.
Il am mindful where | say ii and to
whom, Proctor ans wered But if all
men hold their peace If no man is brave
enough to raise his yoice-what is TO be-
come Of the innocent and helpless
Nomen2 1t Is the women, not tue men.
Nho suffer most. lis women like you
and Martha Carrier. whose lives are with
cut repioach, who are the victims Why
do they not select the leHd3 Aye, the
leaders ara making beds for themselves
Mistress Lee, that will burn aud sting
them. If they have the hearts of men
If they live TO realize the awfulness of
their responsibilities It's men like Cot
ton Nather who ought TO 60 mad.
-. do not say more' lis death to
speak Ill Of one like Cotton Mather.
Dorothea Lee wrung her hands, but
Janet nodded her head approvinelv
Nay. mother; rather let Us thank God
tnst there are those who see the terrible
vrong doEe Us. 1t is men like Cotton
Maiher who have wrought our neighbors
up 10 this frenzy. All the crack brains
Of the world could 10 no worse evil than
has hefallen Salem to-day ! like to
hear him speak his mind If he cannot
shy s. much before the world, It's good
TO know there Is one who feels the awful
weight Of the wrong the people over US
are doing us and others like US. 1t is
some comfort to know that the man |
have promised TO marry IS not afraid to
sIeak his mind !"
Et1Y lan
0ht ii we're much better he held his
peace. lest he, too, be placed here be-
side MS.
Arthur Proctor laughed.
Fear not There are those who would
place me here, but IT Is not yet In their
power And | would be tame, indeed, if
did not hold myself in manner that
inspires Others who may be less inclined
TO speak ont, but who want leader TO
initiate me- II | had ten years more
over my head, But young man IS no
match for the graybeards And yet,
some Of the Oldest are on my side-aye.
and you will soon see a turn
Pray God IT come soon" said Doro-
thea Lee earnestly.
Amen, answered Arthur Proctor. Is
there aaght sou will say to me-
lie s. oke to Dorothea Lee, but he
looked At Janet. Dorothea Lee shook
her bead.
have nauglt TO say"
l OH need ask me nothing, said Janet
unless II lie TO DO rs the favor TO say to
NY father 10 be of stout heart as we have
been
Then Janet placing her arms around
ler mother. both shed tears freely, while
Arthur Proctor turned his head aside.
caer more he turned. as he heard the