The morning call., 1890-06-08
I'LL.

III.
Before evening fell the lesson was over and the
mere announcement that ii was so fell like
cloud over the Spirit of the pupil. The new at
mosphere, in which for two hours he had found
himself, made him feel as though he would never
tire il t could only continue on and on forever.
Helen had said nothing to him that was not In
the line of instruction, and yet her every word
sent a thrill OF ferYor and delight tbreagh every
nerve. She spoke In gentle, almost friendly,
tone and yet he would not for worlds have dared
TO ask her single question lest the sound of his
voice might bieak the spell she had cast about
him. She was so close 10 him at times that her
shoulder touched his and lie could feel her sweet
breath upon his face; but he would rather have
plunged his hand Into seethng furnace than
detiie her virgin form with his unholy touch.
They were Eysium, those two hours III the or
gau loft. They were freighted over and over
again with the delicate sense of purity and the
delightful comfort thai has its birth In peace and
Iesr.
And she? Be 1t by no means supposed that
she TOO was not impressed by the novelty OF her
position; that her girl's heart was not stirred by
a depth OF sentiment that she had never felt be-
fore. She knew that the man by her side was an
apostle OF sn-one whom bad men feared and
good men stunned. She knew that The delicate
hand she admired as II flew over the keys OF tie
feil5w-creaIufe7s blood And YET She neither
feared nor stunned HIM, but rather ielt herself
drawn TO him, If not by the grandeur OF his pas
sion for music at least by the hope that hers
might be the helping hand to drag him out OF the
pit IN which he had chosen to pass his life.
''bIust you go soon, mlss?' JACK asked
earnestly as she announced that the lesson was
Yes, they viii be expecting me at home."
When can have another lesson?"
The day after tomorrow
Why not Tomorrow"
II should be afraid that people might talk"
81 see | see" he replied sadly; land you
don't know, miss. how l thank you for takln'
this interest In me. What must do TO make
myself good enough, SOS people wont talk when
"our good pastor gave you mankind's most
useful manual today That Will teach you
"Wiii it, Miss? Then Pn learn it all by
And you may tell me how much you've
read at our next lesson Now, good evening"
And she offered him her hand.
lie oos ed at her for moment in blank sur
prise, and then said:
mo. miss. you don't know what you're doin'.
My hand amt pure enough TO touch yours-not
yet-wait."
II Will take it now"
He seized her hand, eagerly though reverently
aud for Ihe first time in his life used the name OF
the Deity otherwise ihan In the framing OF an
OATH
Then placing bauk-nOte in her hand, with
the remark that he'd rather pay as lie Went
along. he left her alone in the loft, descended TO
the church. passed out into the street. and
walked hastily In the direction OF the Little
Casino"
fee, and gave vent 10 scream of SURPRISE 1t
one hundred dollar bill.
Arriving at his place Of business. Jack was re-
ttlNeu Will sDOul5 Vi ucIi5lNo lduBulcli NulCU
continued for some moments. After 1t had sub
sided he spoke:
"Well, what's the matter now?"
:" Ha, Ia, hal" laughed burly gambler.
we've got yer now Jack; we've got yer dead to
rights Amt we, boys?"
Yes. yes, sure p' from twenty throats
Why, what are you drlvin' al ?' asked Jack,
with flashing eyes, Tor he had begun to divine
their meaning.
seen ye sneakin' into the church with that yaller
haired young one at Hopkinses ~
Jacks pistol was out in an Instant, aud his
face grew liyid with rage.
q Now listen TO me, everyone of yer wont
explain, because this is no place to drag her
name into. But let me tell you this, and you all
Know never give warnn' but once. Ii one O
you men ever dares to speak that lady's name in
my hearin' again, I'll xiii him dead !"
There was lnll In the room, and no one made
any attempt at retort. FOR 1t long had been
well established fact that when jacks pistol
out, he never stopped to handy words.
After glance about the room, to satisfy him,
self that his threat had produced the desired
effect, Jack turned coolly TO his head employe
Hows the game runnlng?"
fFust rate; we win 3000"
" Let her 90 ~ CALCULATED Jack eheerily. "You
don't need me. so IN GO home aud do some
readin' Good night! ~ And leaving the saloon
he went TO his room at Mrs. Browns boarding
house. sat In an easy chair, took from his pocket
the Bible given him by Mr.. Sampson. and began
TO read. BE devoured the entire book OF Gene
sis, ordered his supper. and spent the next hour
in eating, smoking and musing over the strange
history OF the creation, read Tor the first time.
Early next morning lie was awakened by
loud shocking a bis door, and his sleepy Come
IN" was followed by The entrance OF Sheriff
West.
"HalIo, Sheriff What's up?"
81 subpoena you 10 serve on jury"
"Nhat juTy?"
There's crazy woman at the Courthouse,
and we've called jury TO decide as to her In
sanity"
"Wbat do L know about Insanity"
Nothing; neither do the doctors, but IT'S the
law and you've got to come. You're called
for 8 O'clock. and It's half-past now, so hurry
up" And the representative oi The law disap-
peared.
which compelled a free and independent citizeu
to SIT upon jury against hls VIII. But ne
betooS im<elf to the courtroom.
AS outlined by the Sheriff, the jury were to de-
eide upon the sanity or insanity OF an unfor.
tunate woman, and the case was easily disposed
OIL Ii was manifestly a hopeless one, and with
out argument she was pronounced insane, and
The Judge committed her to the State Asylum.
"Gentlemen," said the Judge after sgnng the
commitment, .'there Is another phase of this case
which Is most touching. The woman is entirely
without means and has left very young child
totally uuDrovid for Much as the Court re-
grets such course, 1t must commit the little
unfortunate to the poor house."
Jacks sympathetic chord was touched at this,
and rising quickly TO his feet, he addressed the
Judge most earnestly, but with an entire absence
oil respect for that dgntary.
Hold on, Judge, thai's not right"
What's tball Are you addressing this Court,
sir ?n retorted the Judge with digniied severity.
That's What I'm don', Judge Strong. say
lps not right! That poor house amt fit place
worst Of ali little child. This may not be re-
spectinl. judge, but MS business. and you know
IL heap bettern dol"
" What other course would you suggest?'
u don't know. Judge, IT'S my business to
make trouble, not 10 Keep people ont of it.
little one home y0ursef?"
"Abemi Ah-well, that would be altogether
out of the question:"
HHay Iptss have n l0ol at he kid will ,S,u