The morning call., 1890-07-12

and before Helen could cross the hall she was
confronted by gentleman, whom she Iecog-
nZed as the family solicltor-an elderly, gentle
manly Parsonage, grave, and OF an aspect calcu-
lated TO Inspire confidence.
ION, Mr.. Jamesv cried Helen, clasping his
hand.
And as she stood there, almost speeches. with
agitation, the unhappy Adeline following ana
remaining at heI SIDE she was aware that Cldud
aud his bride had come out in the hall, and mat
the gaze of their legal friend. Mr.. James, WAS
riyeted upon the Unmatched pair.
My dear Miss Milloughby," said the lawyer,
calmy, let me speak word TO your protneI
alone. You have had agitation enough fof one
day. as eau well divine, for l am aware oil Mr..
Wllloughby's hasIy marriage. Lei Inc persuaue
you TO withdraw" ,,..,,o,
Do not seek to send me away now that you
are here" pleaded Helen. Let me hear what
you have 10 say 10 my unhappy bIciheI, III.
"No, no !-afterward-not now IL hi'Sh'
give you a shock" urged Mr. James
" Nothing else can give me shock now
said Helen, III despair.
The kind ola lawyer whispered something to
her but she was too much engfOSsed by her own
misery 10 catch the purp0rt OF DIS hurried
words, and now Claud ana his wife advanced.
D." Before you say word, Mr.. Whloughhy,|,
said the lawyer, addressing the bridegroom,
must ask you If you heard The serious iumor III
the city yesterday as TO the SOlvency oil Flrths
clearinghouse? Later in the day those rumors
were Increased, and How shall eommunl-
cate the rest?"
You need not do so, Mr., James. | learn the
worst from your manner, your lo"k-l am i ues-
gar, or nearly sol That Is what you are COME ~
Tell me-"
Mr. James preserved dead silence.
WHAT" shTIeked The bride, brdndlshlng one
arm in The air In her excitement. w ha'! nuNe
l married no fortune after all? Is thal uue'
say? Is that true Y'
ASK Mr.. James. Heaven knows could not
have fOTeseeu thiS!" groaued Cha I'D, pale Us
death. .,
'And you're beggar-a beggar!" repeated
she franlcdlly. with scOrn.
:" am afraid So" lie said, hardly able to artic-
ulate.
Then what light had you TO deceive meY what
right had you 10 many me? Eb?-tel me
that p" and The enrag, bride actually snapped
her fingers IN her brdegrOom's lace.
Ciaud maintained deSparlng silence.
ION! what a shamel' continued she, throwing
oil all preenses IN her rage and yeXatiou. what
a shame! | might have married That rlch Wild
over, old MI BertOn Tie brewer, and had my
carriage 10 ude IuI While now" And once
more she snapped her plump fingers in the lace
OF her husband. " wish | could have Tie mar
rage broken On-that do!' concluded she, now
crimson with passion.
You regret your marriage with Mr.. Wlllough-
by, madam" said the lawyer, turning 10 lie
What's that TO your returned she. "Regrets
not lhe word for it, as l can Tell ye! married
him for his money, and 30 tell MIN 10 his lace!
On, II were lice OF him ana could but wed the
you hear that, Mr.. wnoughby?" said Mr..
james. "AIe you cured oil your lnlaluaLloh!
Too laten' gIUaned Cland-"tOo lale!"
Madam" resumed the lawyer, part OF your
wish Will be realized. You Will be Tree OF Mr..
WlnOughby."
evident delight.
You wnT,.' rereated Mr.. James, "but 1 am
afraid your marriage with the rich, elderly
brewer cannot legally be s0lemnlZed, as your
FIRST husband, Anthony Pocket, is stlll alive,
stlli seeking his runaway WIFE. He came TO my
Office fol- help in his Inquiries, aud thus
learned, Oh tile eve OF Mr.. NlllUugAby'S we'd
dlng-day, your true position"
But his explanation did not reach the ears OF
the sOi-disant Mrs NlllOughby. She caught AT
a hall chair Tor support, and was hall lnsenslUle
as she fell into II. Bnt Caud, aud Helen ana
Adeline What glad surprise rushed into Heleh's
counIenanee! what RAPTURE of freedom regalned
III that of Caud While Adellne turned away her
face lest too much Joy should be read there.
MI James hastily rang The bell, ana servant
entered, ushering IN young man, whose agl-
laled face turned With tenderness CONNECTING
with other feelings toward tile halIInsenslD!e
hgure III tie chair.
"Anne!" lie said Annie, look up! am
your husband, Anthony"
But Annie would moi look up. She was caught
In Tie Tolls al last, aud selfish and erriug as she
was, experienced some shame aud fear at being
tbuS suddenly confronted by her outraged nus
baud whom she had deserted two years ago.
But ali Der arts could not undo the lactS that she
was Authunys wife, not CIaud's-lhdt Ciaud was
free. aud that she could not remain there, IN
MISS Wllloughby's house, much longer.
sir" said Helen, finding voice, and looking
sistanee in removing your vile; but must beg
that she will quit my Tooi at once!"
Upon this Mrs. Anthony recovered sufficiently
TO send forth q VUlley of splteful words, and was
led out Of the hail by her lOo-fOrgiYing husband.
Claud, Helen, Adene and Mr.. James were
alone. Claud Dad sunk upon chair, his face
buried In his hands. HIS sister hurried up 10
Look VI, dear brother. You are dellveredl
Surely you cannot grleYe al er that Ylragol
Thank heaven that you are no longer bound win
suCh CnaluiN
From my heart !" exclaimed the young man.
" Oh, Nellie, even In my poverty, in the loss Of
nearly ali | possessed. | rejoice !"
Heaven bless my soul, my dear boy v' broke
IN the lawyer. " forgot III the depth OF my JOY
al your freedom, 10 infoi IN you that was merely
practlcing little Tuse IN repeating grave rumors
which were atioat III The city yesierday-rumOrs
which are happily without the slightest founda-
sound. You sun rich man. But | pur-
pOseiy began by telling youth diplomatic
fashion l confeSs-oi The TumOrs in order TO
open your eyes TO the true nature OF that
wOman's feelings for you. Has my ruse been OF
any avail? Are you disenctant, y"
Claud struggled 10 find voice, but The vOrce of
his emotions neld him Yolceless Tor awhile
Disenchanted.! Mr. James, Helen, Miss
We're want you all 10 be assured that a mis-
taken sense of honor, hasty promise made NE
wed that woman-nOt affection. When l was
thrown fiOm my horse III the hunting held last
season, and carried TO her fathers farm, L was
unavOdably laid under obligations TO her; and
as cuuyalescence came she made me believe that
idle tongues lad been busy with her good name,
which was lost If | did not marry her. You
know that we are DOtn too impulSlye, Nellie.
One day, believing she had learned To adore me,
| spoke the fatal woidS l have Tepeuted ever
since so bitterly. | could not tell you my inten-
ton. | was like man possessed; Tor Oh, Nellie,
the remembrance OF another woman falT, Tenned,
angelic, was ever present with me. l an saved,
but as II by miracle !"
Yes yes, MY dear boy" said the lawyer, sin.
deed II seems little short OF miracle that could
send that Door deuded husband TO ask, at our
office, advice as 10 the best manner of seeking
out lis wife, who had deserted him. You had
lust communicated TO me your MAD resolve, and
the plan l adopted immediately suggested Itself.
The next lime you ask lady's hand In mar
rage, consult me-cOnSult ME ~
have only 10 add, reader, that, after all, Claud
did not consult the Kind old lawyer when, a:
length, he made another matrimonial proposal.
He asked counsel only OF his own heart.
One summer evening, under the old beech-irees
at the LOdge-Helen's fesideuce-he lured the
fair young Adelne fiOm his sisters Side, and
found himself alone Win her sweet presence and
his own great love.
DO you know why have brought you here ?''
whispered he, fondly, passonateiy. " Oh. Ade-
liue, If you could forget my old folly and give lie
ever small portion OF your pure heart, what
Infinite rapture would be mine!"
Not a small portion, but all-alll" she muir
INJURED, as they looked into each Others eyes, and
he drew Ler TO his breast. NJ y.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
George Villas to George F. Kincad lot on W.