The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-08-30

My father knows even less OF our
errand to Wills Hill than you have
learned" Janet interrupted. IT'S in
thy keeping wholly
Whereupon Proctor's face clouded, but
it cleared up on the instant as he replied:
Il am losing time. 1 must find John
Lee; at least | must be doing, since the
judges, | know, are here in Ipswich"
So saying, he passed out. and once
more mother and daughter were left
alone. They were to be subjected to
trial, for soon another visitor appeared iii
the person of Giles Ellis. When he stood
before them neither spoke.
L did not expect a warm welcome.
Bearers of evil tidings are never well
come.
What greater evil can befall us than to
endure your presence IN lpwich jail?" said
Janet Lee.
Aye, there be worse. The gallows is
worse
Surely they have not rendered Judg-
ment?" Dorothea stood before him with
questioning eyes.
Judgment cannot be long deferred,
they have found Martin Lee"
May heaven preserve him." said Janet,
quickly.
IF they have found Martin then they
cannot say we murdered him.
so. then, you do not know Martin is
dead and buried2"
Dead"
Dorothea Lee sat down with a hand
over her heart: Janet caught Giles arm.
lis false, I'll not believe it.
1t matters not, SO long as he is really
dead and buried"
Dorothea rose with an effort and ap-
preached Giles. He continued calmly:
Martin Lees body was found in the
sea, where tbs said sou and your famil-
lars bore him. His name was found on
a knife in his pocket. and on his arm"
his is past belief" Janet said, look
ing at her mother. If it we're true, sure
ly there ale those who would have told
US.
But her mean ng look was lost upon
her mother, and Giles Ellis misinter-
preted it. He thought Janet was trying
to deceive him.
IF you wish the proof ask the jailer.
Whereupon Janet Immediately went to
the door and addIessed that individual.
The jailer, bel ewing he had witch to
deal with, made instant reply that her
andlwork-meanlng her uncle 8 body
had been tossed up by the sea and given
decent Christian burial sitter you witches
carried the body there"
Dorothea was crying softly, with her
hands over her face.
Il can not look on such suffering I'M
moved. And yet / have come to say to
you that although you are both as good
as given into the h ngm ms hands, l
have come to save you. 1t is in my power
to prevent the sentence of death"
1t is all over, Janet. We must die,
Dorothea moaned,
Il do not believe it. Our friends ara
not idle, as you we'll know My father
babe us be of good cheer.
He cannot save you. said Giles. lis
not III his power. | alone may 90 that by
speech with nay kinsman, whom | have
an appointment with this night. Know
you not It's resolved to arrest and con-
tine John Lee and PROCTOR"
Now, this Giles E lis believed was the
truth. He had, he thought, planned how
they 10th should be apprehended, without
himself appearing in the m tier. He had
suggested the propriety of arIesting them
to Marshal Hobbs, and not content wi b
this had written letter to Sir Thomas
Danforth, vaguely limiting at the rumors
involving John / ee and Proctor in the
matter that occupied SO much of public
attention. The poor prisoners were dunn
founded on hearing this. Tie CT that
the judges were even now III Ipswich
seemed ( o bear out the truthtulncss of
Giles assertion. They were suddenly
overwh elmed- into utter despon-
dency IN an instant by the artful story
GILES told them. deathly pallor over
spread Dorothea Lees face. Janet felt
her hands grow cold III her own.
Mani exclaimed Janet "Canst look
on her unmoyed? What can you do?
How can you serve us? See, She is
fainting."
But Dorothea Lee did not lear Giles
Ellis answer; she had tainted deaf away.
Janet graspea Giles arm she looked
down on her mother. DoSt see what thou
hast done? Be gu ok [ say be quick
ere she comes to- while | am i'll the
mood. If she should die III one Of these
faints | will be her murderer. What is
it You wish"
Il want YOU 10 wife" said Giles, curt
". lis all | ask" There was Il faint
tnge Of color III his sal.ow cheek, but
his eyes cleaned with triumph.
SO YOU bring me an order giving us
our freedom, | promise.
Aye, YOU promised Proctor also"
Aanet's figure seemed TO rise Above
him.
Il did. Bat were Proctor hero, he
would not ask me to keep my promise
He would bill me save my moi her life. ="
Something more than thy promise is
needed elo | move. Swear thou wilt
marry me"
Janet looked up, and clasping her
hands. said Il swear in the sight of
heaven to be thy wife if thou wilt bring
me freedom for those | ove-but not
otherwise. Then, looking him firmly
IL the face. and with checks as white as
her mothers. who lay like one dead be-
side her., Janet Lee added, fercely:
Nov, go"
so saying, she thrust him from her
presence, knet over her mother, and
Welded TO tears for the first time since
she was imprisoned.
no BE Continued