Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-08

When they did not answer she grew terri
bly, excited, and cried out that Mr.. Penfold
had left her in her charge, and would never
/ forgive her.
The doctor gave her n composing draught
babe old Agnes watch her, and then ques-
toned the maid as to the sad nights work.
Old Agnes cried bitterly when she saw
the shreds OF lace and silk, which she at
once recognised as belonging to Alison.
! DIR. Steel was a man Of quick common
sense and prompt action. so he drove
straight into Cardiff, put the police on the
track of the Lees, and wired To Mr.. Penfold
VINO came by express in an agony OF
anxiety.
Old Agnes had a stormy scene with him,
and when he looked In for a second at Dor
Othy, and saw her death-ike face, he turned
faint with horror.
lie had left her bright, blooming, happy.
and returned to find her ON what might
prove her death-bed.
He got together all the evidence he could,
and rode off 10 see DR.. Steel.
They were coseted together n long time,
and when Mr. Penfold came out, his face
was white and his eyes haggard, for he had
heard that the circus people had left Cardiff
in the middle Of the night and that Alison
and the child were not with them.
Someone answering to her description had
started by the midnight mail TO London.
Try TO console yourself with the thought
that the child will be kindly treated, Mr..
Penfod. You are sure TO recover her in
lime. Hire good detectives and advertise.
offering heavy reward. Ny opinion is the
lady will soon tire Of her charge. You can
withhold her income till the child is re-
turned, and have the mother arrested for
kidnapping and the assault on Miss Snow"
ayes, | know all that. But look at the
disgrace and exposure. Oh, doctor, have
lad to paydearly for a boyioh indscretlon!'
"lndeei Won have. ] pity you from my
soul, and will help you all can"
Il know that doctor. l rely on your
friendship to keep all have told You secret.
What would you do about Dorothy?'
Marry her directly she is well enough TO
travel, and chance the consequences. | hope
your second venture will be u happy one"
"Oh, am sure of that! 1t is only the
money ] object to. | hate to be called a
fortune-hunter. Besides, when the poor girl
hears Of my story, she may be afraid to
marry me after such scene with that terri
BILE woman"
IF she loves you, she will only think of
your happiness. Perfect love casteth out
fear | shall see you again. Wire at once
to Scotland Yard; such an uncommon wo-
man as Alison Lee mus. soon be traced. 1t
is reported that the circus folks talked of
taking Continental tour. Another report
is that they go straight to America.
Try to hope for the best; things must
come right in time. Goodbye, old man. See
that they keep our patient quiet"
Mr.. Penfold shut himself up in his study
alone. lie neither ate nor drank. Old
Agnes could hear him pacing the room
heavily, and once she heard him groan.
She wrung her old hands wretchedly, and
wiping her bleared eyes went up 10 sit by
Dorothy, who was tossing peevishly from
side to side with flushed cheeks and dim
eyes.
Presently she heard her masters foot
steps, and he entered white and weary.
Bidding her leave him, he knelt down by
the bedside and pressed his lips upon the
flushed cheek of his dear gir-loye. She sat
up with Shrek, saying wildly:
500 away, you vile monster! Am l not
safe from YOU in my own bedroom? Oh,
that my mother could rise from her grave TO
reproach you for your broken faith, your
cruelty to her only child. | hate you oh,
| hate you! / would rather die than marry
such brute. Go away, or shall kill you.
| will raise the house; will appeal to the
law; you shall not brighten me! Coward,
coward, coward!'
The last word rose to shrek Just Ne DIR.
Steel entered. He beckOned Mr.. Penfold
away. Poor fellow! he was terribly upset
by the scene; he knew Dorothy was con-
founding him with her cruel guardian, and
grieyed at the torment. Her words told how
ba
cent girl ERE she was driven from home
by that mans monstrous misdeedS
you heard what she said, doctor? |
would not give her up to that vile wretch
for the world. / would rather see her dead.
He shall answer tor his evil deedS.'
He must be a very bad man. If he finds
out that his ward is here, refer him 10 me;
as her medical attendant forbid her TO be
moved
II should like to horscwhip him - a
cowardly hound TO torture helpless girl
whom he had promised to defend. / should
never have imagined him such a cur. He
is highly esteemed for his charity. lie must
be vile hypocrite."
"Of course he is. I know that. hate
your sleek, urbane men. When | heard him
address the workng-men at the last cleo
ton, | hated his unctious, Self-righteous
manner. lie is rabid agitator, and the
Lord knows what besides. He is liberal
enough with his wards money.
1T will be a rcd-letter day with me when
l see him overthrown. My opinion is, he
made love 10 the mother, and when he
could not win her he turned his attention TO
the daughter
DO YOU know he ran after Alison Lee
when she performed in London? He knows
her well"
Curse him! The score increases. I'll be
even with him yet"
"rll back you up, old man. We ought to
be equal to such a small rogue-we two
should enjoy furnishing him"
80 should |, doctor. You will come often
when / am away, won't you, and If there
should be change, wire at once"
"My dear boy, I'll take as much care Of
her as If she were my daughter. The wife
shall come and stay till she is better. She
is n kindheartcd, clever little soul, and
when she is sensible 1t will comfort the girl
to find friend OF her own sex near her"
"Indeed IL would and | should feel ham