Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-10-14

and was soon on his way ro John Greens house. at aA
 "Thank my stars,p he uluttered, as he caritered across the prairie, "l am not too late yet. have only to give Louise notice to be ready, and to-nignr drive out for her, and inside of SIX hours we shall be rolling to the west ward as fast as steam can take us.
 Louise had, of course, been informed of Pearson's misfortune. Pearsonv through his friend Mills, had taken pains to keep her informed on his con dition, and she was aware that ne would come again soon to claim her an swer to his question. So she wa1teo day after day with calm resignation Tor the time to come for the completion or her misery and shame. When Pearson reached Greens, Louise received him quietly, and whatever her feelings were she had mastered them so we'll that she betrayed no emotion either of sorrow or pleasure.
 Louise, have at last come to learn | your decision" Pearson said, when they were alone. 'T have given you more time than promised, and suppose you | have your answer ready"
 ''I have" she replied, quietly. And it is-''
 ''As you wish"
 "Then tonight be ready for going away. I shall come at couple of hours after dark with a closed carriage, and by moving promptly and losing no time we can catch the night train west, and before our escapade becomes known we will be far from here. You under stand that there must be no delay?"
 'Yes.''
 "And you will see that there is noner'
 'Yes''
 r.''Then I suppose that is all" and as Pearson spoke he arose as if to go, but suddenly stopping came over to the girls side and said:
 'Since you are so soon to be mine Louise, you cannot object to me kisa ing you. Here, just onca before %. ,
 'No, no, mo-" she cried as she drew herself back from him. Spare me that please do."
 "Humph," Pearson muttored, you'll have to get used to that pretty soor now, and you might as well begin one time as another. Do you think vii let you shun me as you would a snake when you are my own"
 "No, no, but spare me now. 1 have consented to give myself to you to night. From thenoeforward I an yours, but to-day let me be free. It il not much I ask, and you will surel. grant so small a request"
 "Ah, yes, suppose so," Pearson re piled with coarse laugh. 'Be you own mistress to-day, for after this yo1 are mine. Be ready at eight tonight and meet me at the fence below tn stable yard"
 l Very we'll"
 Louise said this SO calmly and & freely that Pearson was constrained t. gaze at ther in wonder, and as he watche r her quiet, immovable countenance h began to doubt her intentions. , Look here, Louise, ,"he said, '1 wan you to bear in mind that I am in earn [ est, and that will brook no foolishness , You fail me tonight in one particula and your father will pay for it." 5 ''I shall not fail you," Louise replied , in the same calm tone and manner. C have decided to follow your wishes, an I shall not turn back. Have no fear of me-
 ''Very well, then. Be ready for n , coming at eight tonight, and then fo t the far west and happy Efe-happy g
 least for me-" he added, under hi :, breath "Good-by for a few hours" 3 The sun was not high as Pearson ga t loped back toward Magic City, br /: hung suspended in the distant wester
 sky but a little way above the edge (
 the earth.
 ''There is no time to lose," t unused, as he rode swiftly ol
 land I must move rapidly to make col
 nections all around. have my a t engagements well fixed, thank goodnes S so there need be no delay. I've got ol