The morning call., 1892-08-07

TO receive that knock-down blowp"
WHY. no. l thought the whole affair In
scrutshle"
50 l suspect it is" he answers, $50 far
as the world in general is concerned. But |
can make it clear to you in few words.
VIII you listen 2"
1 express myself most willing. and
Colonel Hethersett begins: While
stationed at tswnpore some IL years ago L
had a very unrulv man-servant. The fell
low was quite incorrigble. Most men
would have sent him about his business
within week. In fact every one had done
so who had been unlncky enough to have
him in their service. But had a fancy TO
tame him. | could see that he thought
himself nv master / resolved to prove to
him the contrary, cost what It might.
lie speaks in low, distinct voice that
is very Impressive. But his look is
more Impressive STILL the intense gray
eyes. the stern mouth and contracted
brow indicate the willful, dauntless nature
of the man.
Most of US" he resumes, "choose the
tanner. The fact is. Sherwin," he adds, as
though it were hardly worth mentioning,
II don't know what fear means"
He rauses for awhile. am on the point
of making some inconSeQuent remark, when
my ear Is touched by the sound of music. 1t
floats out arilY upon the night. and seems TO
mingle tremendously with the reflection of
light that falls across the terrace from the
windows adjoining the divan.
''One day" Colonel HetherSett continues,
lone day Kenrick, as this man was called.
refused TO obey me. 1t was the first time
In my life that had ever met with serious
opposition. The look on the mans face
told me that he felt he had gone ton far.
But repentance had come too late. Had he
instantly gone down on his knees and
begged my pardon it would still have bean
too late Nv passion had got the better of
me. | seized the first thing that came 10
hand. 1t was the most terrible weapon, |
am sorry to saw. that conld oS>ibly fall
wi hin an angry mans reach. 1t was
thong of buffalo hide. ! struck him across
the forehead" and he indicates the spot by
quickly touching his own forehead while
be speak, He dropped at my feet as
though he had been shot"
l cannot utter word. | hear no music
now; no sonnr but loud throhbiDgs in my
ears. The colonel rises hastily and PAGES
10 md fro with quick. firm step.
| have risen, too. | am standing at the
window. and now glance eagerly out. I h.
light thrown npon the terrace from his WIN
dow and the windows or the adjacent room
finds limit against the terrace balustraie.
Beyond, the darkness is Intense; but in the
midst OF this darkness. on the distant high
road, palp-blue flames are tapping at a space
in the n CHIT. 1t anpears quite nSar--thOugh
il must he at least half Il mile away-sO
near that the soft wind. this sultry autumn
evening, seems to contain its warmth as it
touches my cheek.
The colonel taps me gently on the
shoulder and stems lightly Ont upon the ter
race. / look quickly into his face. Every
trace OF severity Is gone. Come" saws he,
In lively tone let us 90 to the drawing
room. Svbi will be wondering who
stay ~ | interrupted the colonel; zone
moment. This must be the man who struck
you down-Ihe man who made the attempt
on yOur life in Smithfeld 10 years ago"
COZ course! How can you ask me?" He
speaks with slight Impotence. But that
does not check nv questions.
Have you seen him snce?"
Nor suspected his whereabous?"
No"
Colonel Hethersett," 1 resumed, AZ can
tell you where he is. l have seen him,
spoken TO him, only this evening"
"Where?"
l point ross the teri ce into tie night.
There! He is Waterman al the limekiln
fire."
Not even now does Colonel Hetherstett
evInce the least shade of surprise; nor does
the weird light that seems to me like a
threatening torch lifted up in the black
night by some invisible trembling arm, en-
tice him TO take his eyes off me.
'Yon knew him by the scar" he quietly
assumes
Yes: knew him when won touehed vour
forehead moment ago." l reply. It's a
hideous mark"
The colonel looks troubled. Poor fell
low! But must tame him now" he saws.
with sudden change Is his face 'or hell
spring at me again behind my back"
''Do YOU really mean." | say IN a tone of
reproach, 40 take the law into your own
hands?"
Il mean to tame him." he replies in
urn ice.
His manner is polite. but so decisive that
make no attempt to utter another word |
stand there, and his eve Is still upon me-
l feel powerIess in the presence of this
strongNilled man. He filings away the end
| OF his gar aud bsckous me with playful
| wave Of the hand / follow.
| 'Sybil, my dear" [ hear the Colonel say
| Ing, This Is Philip Sherwin, the ger tieman
| who saved my life"
L am standing in brilliantly lighted
drawlng-r0om. young girl in pale green
attire is rising from the piano and is coming
toward me. l cannot be mistaken IL is
the lovely face that | had seen only few
hours ago mirrorrd in tie midst Of sunlight
and foliage by the river side.
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