The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-07-12

"Oh, it's NO secret. You are to be Mrs:
Harry Trent Yes, have it on the best OF
authority Here he dropped his sarcastic
tone and spoke with passion. what have
/ done that you should humiliate me! Do
you think it a joke that man like me should
love you. Well. woman may insult man.
but if
'sMr. Darke. it is all mistake" she in
terrupted. 81 have no intention of marry
ing my cousin-I never mad. Whoever told
you so said what was untrue. could not
know you loved me until you said so your
self; but if had known it l should not
consider it joke, but-an honor-one--"
sOlympian'cried DarKe, with vibration
of the voice. The expression Of his face
was entirely changed: it seemed to radlste
light and fervor. The whole man height
ened and expanded. She met his eyes,
blushing deeply. He came step nearer
and held out his hands. Don't let me be
mistaken again ~ he said below his breath
Our unprecedented acts are incalculable.
Olympia did not know how it happened;
still less did she hear her mothers dismay-
was in Keppel Darke's arms and that he
had kissed her. Had anyone told her ten
minutes before that such thing could oc-
cur she would have been INDIGNANT AS IL
was she found it strangely agreeable.
But after a few moments she extricated
herself and caught her breath. WHO tod
you that story about me!" she asked
"Your cousin Harry himself r' he replied.
81 saw him last night and asked him wheth-
er might tell you that loved you. He
said that it would be better not, for he in
tended marrying you himself. l was so
angry that could have killed him and ever
since then"-
pardon me-" said a strange voice, pro-
ceeding from a broad shouldered, hlun fea-
mo- in ho Gle this Mr.
Darke's studio.'
Eyes; but it is not open to visitors at this
hour" returned Keppel, throwing out his
arm. 'Come some other time, II you please
I'm engaged" as he uttered the last word
he glanced at Olympia and they both smiled
with secret happiness.
Every sorry; but are you Mr.. Darke-
Keppel Darker persisted the stranger, ad-
vancing step or two into the room.
az am; what do you wants' said the art
ist also advancing. with frown. I've
told you that L am busy. Is not that suffi-
cientr'
s.Pm afraid that won't do IN the present
case, Mr.. Darke," answered the other,
standing now within arms length. Fact
is, have some very particular business
with you." he added, lowering his voice
perhaps you had better ask the ladies to
step out; it might not be pleasant for them
you understands"
II don't understand at ali ~ exclaimed
Keppel. "But l suspect you have made
some everlasting blunder. Eve nothing to
conceal from these ladies or from anybody.
What do you wanta Speak QUIT"
''Just as you please, Mr.. Darke," said
the other, drawing paper from his pocket
~ have a warrant here for your arrest"
"Dear mer' calculated Mrs. Raven.
"Olympia, we really must"
Keppel lifted his chin and laughed. MY
I 4. haww
the wrong place l owe nobody anything
You owe me an apology"
This is not an action for debt MIR.
Darke," returned the stranger gravely. ut
is serious thing, sir; could not well De
more so. You are acquainted with MIR.
Harry Trent, aren't you"
"Yes."
"Seen him lately, haven't youi"
81 saw him last night at his new house
What of It.'
The stranger fixed his eyes upon him.
s.Mr. Trent was found dead in his study
this morning." ne said, speaking Slowly.
There was a knife through mis- heart-a
japanese dagger with a carved handle. And
il is my duty TO arrest you on suspicion o.
numbering him."
Darke closed his lips, and his chest
heaved. His face, after moments pallor,
flushed red The officer watched MIN mar
rowly, and now a second officer appeared In
the doorway. In the rear OF the studio Mrs.
Raven mad dropped into chair and was
emitting hysteric cries. Darke slowly
turned until his eyes rested upon Olympia,
who remained motionless and mute.
sDo you believe it," he said TO her.
"Nor'she answered in a whispered voice,
drawing in her breath.
"Then no matter for the rest. l am inno-
cent. Take your mother home"
she came forward with her arms out
stretched, out he waved his hand.
''Not while 1 am suspected" he said. ut
won't last long. This comes at strange
time, but I'm glad we understand each
other"
"Oh, it is an outrage" she cried passion
atelv. striking her hands together. .sYou
suspected of murder. and him! He never
did itI" she went on, addressing the officer.
s'You have no right TO arrest him. love
him ~
.My orders, miss,"-the officer replied
with a sigh, producing a pair of handouts
from his pocket. I'VE hope it VIII come
out all right, of course. But the fOrmali-
ties have got to De gone through with. Hold
out you hands, if you please, sir"
There is no need of those" said Darke,
with an involuntary shlver. 81 shall not
try to escape. 1t is as much my interest TO
go as yours to take me-"
Come, sir, we are wasting timer ex-
claimed the other sharply. Here, Tom"
The second officer came forward: in mo-
ment the handouts were on Darke's wrists.
Inquest is for to-day" he added, lana /
call 1t a good job You will go before the
grand Jury this week, and in ten days we
will have you indicted, II they don't let you
or Step out, sir. Good day ladies'"
And Olympia, standing horror stricken,
saw her lover hurried from the room.
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