The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-30

touch Crossaws = with the point of one of
the weapons. re would tight his enemy
in the presence of the woman who had
cast him off. He did not much care
whether he or his adversary was killed,
but he ground his teeth and swore to him
self that one or other of them must fall.
He paused for minute, however, tor the
two were talking earnestly. and he wanted
to get an idea how far the relations be-
tween Crssaway and the lady had gone.
Mrs. Vermilye was speaking. By heavens,
there were tears in her eyesi
~ on are very cruel captain" she said,
with tremulous little gasps and with that
peculiar foreign information Upton had
thought so charming. You have forced
me Tor your sake to throw over young
fellow who loved me, and now you your
self have turned upon me. l do not know
/ what you mean"
"Come, come. Mrs. vermilye, you know
you did not care rush for Upton. 1t
was only the boys money you were after.
You have told me so in effect dozen
times"
But | cared very much for his money,
you simpleton," said the lady, with re-
turn toward her old spirit. II have given
the best proof of my regard for you by CIV
ing it all up when the young fool was in
my power. All for you, captain, who are
treating me now so shamefully. Few other
women would have made the sacrifice"
And few men, perhaps, would have
made the sacrifice for friend which have
done" returned the captain quietly.
What do you mean?" The lady sud-
denly changed color.
81 mean this, woman. l have been in
suited, called a liar and coward by the
dearest friend had for the sake of freeing
HIM from your influence. | know your
history, Mrs. Vermilye. I have been
making investigation into your past life,
and find you an adventures of the worst
type"
words were being said, grew pale as death
If she could have killed Crossaway with u
look, he would have fallen dead at her feet
She threw her right hand up to her breast,
which was heaving painfully, and as Cross
away uttered his last word she gave a
shrill cry, jerked a small dagger from her
corsage, and quick as a flash sprang with
1t at the captain. But he deity caught
her by the wrist, wrung the dagger from
her hand and trampled it in bits beneath
his feet
She threw herself upon the ground and
began to weep Historically. He waited till
she had grown quleter.
You viii leave Halifax in twenty-four
hours, Mrs. Vermilye," said Crossaway, in
a firm and quiet tone.
She sprang TO her feet with an angry
countenance. II will notr' she cried We
hemently.
Very good. Then will have you in
dicted for forgery, and in less than that
time you will be in jail. Come, l am in
clined 10 be merciful, for you are a rather
interesting woman, despite some tigersh
propenSitleS. But | must put you beyond
the reach of further mischief here You
must not come any nearer Halifax than
New York. | will have you Swallowed and
on the first breach of faith You will be ar
rested. You see, you are absolutely in my
power"
You are an inhuman wretch" sobbed
| the widow.
at may be so, but | am a true friend.
and you were not quite smart enough in
! your game. Mrs. Nermiiye, you ruined
| one good man but you shall not ruin Tin
| ton. Do you consent?"
Il cannot help myself. But what guar
| antee have that you will not continue to
| prosecute me?"
The word of a gentleman, which Won
are not in position TO doubt. | care not
| where you resume your operations so long
| as you leave my friends alone. Come. Mrs.
! Nermilye, we understand each other. Let
| us 60 back 10 the hotel. Please take NV
arm. forit is growing dusk and the dis
| lance Is considerable"
Her face flushed. Il hate Won /" she
| said 81 could drive that dagger TO your
| heart with satisfaction, but you are worth
| as much more in brains than that shallow
| you" She took his arm and they walked
| OIL toward the city.
That evening Captain Crossaway. with
a hot Scotch" before him, was writing a
| letter when he was interrupted by a knock
| at the door. He opened it and there stood
| Upton.
% it, Jack. forgive me-" said the
latter IN husky voice, standing motion
| less IN the doorway
Forgive you. Tip? Come in, You rss-
cal Crossaway's face was radiant.
Hang It, boy, don't look so shamefaced.
The best of US get fooled some times, par
ticulsrly with women. Take old Wel(er's
advice, Tip. Beware of the vidders. How
did YOU get your eyes opened"
down
Tip, | wouldn't have believed 1t of
your
Il had pair Of rapiers With me. Twas