New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-17


flowers, there was a scrambling and scratching
at the door. Then a wild. shrill bark and Marina
duke had sprung up at her to be taken in her
arms lie began what appeared TO be process
of literal devouring for dogs have not the wish
TO conceal the strength of their love.
This time I'm sure | am welcome" said Mr.
Soulc who had entered with the dog. =" intend
TO make the very most of this service
Rowcna turned TO him. Her eyes were soft
in the dusk; She knew she had been supcrstiti0us.
If she lost Marmadukc she lost much more than
Marmadukc. She could not remember when she
had been so "unstrung.
"Oh, yes you are welcome" she said. eagerly.
Come and sit down here and tell me how you
found him"
She tucked the dog under her arm and with
a somewhat trembling hand she lighted the lamp
and took seat in the obscurity made by its
deep shade
Mr. Soule advanced. But he remained stand
ing for moment lie had not so much manner
as usual. lie seemed much improved in health
and strength though he used cane and leaned
heavily upon it.
Sit down she said again She glanced up
at him.
1t is odd that I should think so much Of
bringing the terrier back TO you, he SAID. l
might as well confess that | was almost glad OF
the opportunity. It's not quite as bad as steal
ing him for the reward, but perhaps that record
ing angel of whom we hear so much Will con
slider il the same thing. Did your husband give
YOU the dog Mrs. Bradford
No Mrs Sears gave him. lie has been my
friend ever since"
Mr. Soulc took long breath
Il thought it was Bradfords gift
Again Rowena glanced at him. She began TO
he conscious of Mr.. Soules lack of manner. Even
sat down at last adjusting himself with care on
account of his injuries He looked round tile
room.
Is yoIr sister at home -
No. Very likely she is getting samples OF dry
goods
Rowcna laughed uncasily She wondered why
those lilies gave out such an oppressive perfume
Does she collect samples
Yes
81 hope she will 90 on collecting them for an
hour To come.
This impolite remark would have been startling
coming from any one. but from Mr. Soue, II had
something the effect Of pistol ball whHzlng by
Rowenas ear II emphasized very markedly Inc
already potent fact that he was not using Ills
manner. $3.50
Rowena furtivcy gazed at him to see if he had
been drinking. Apparently not. 49,,
But YOU haven't told me how you f0und my
dog she said.
1t was on Bcacon-st. There were a number
of carriages lie had run into the street.
think he was hit slightly by one of the horses;
only enough 10 confuse him. ] saw HIM, nut
hardly noticed till boy ran and picked INN mp.
Then J saw that silver cross the terrier wears Oh
going to get a reward. ! perceived that Directly:
Now ! wanted the reward myself. ! Darga,neu
with him. | took the animal But Marmaduke
doesn't like me- lie tolerated me. however, which
was enough for my purpose.
Il am 50 grateful, said Rowcna. You had to
pay the boy money. II appears to me that must
owe You something besides mere thanks, MI
Soue Thanks enough cannot pay. But money
| can.
Soule had been gazing about the room almost
rudcly as he told his little story. Now with "a
,,lnv of eves and face he brought his glance 10
hib companion.
owe me something he repeated. Yes in
deed, Mrs. Bradford
Rowcna remained silent. She wondered when
Sarah Kimball would come back. She felt an eX-
element which angered her; And in her excite
ment was an alloy of pity, which possibly woman
NAV understand
Sonle leaned forward and put his hand on the
arm of Rowenas chair. lie gripped the arm.
Yes" he said, you owe me great deal MIS-
You have destroyed my interest in every
thing in the world save yGursem, ION Ii,o %
sncer You didn't know yon we've doing II. II
Won had known II You couldn't nave done II.
I'm too old. and I've known 100 many women:
You were just clear and honest with me. It's
internally strange. Mrs Bradford. why more women
don't lei themselves be clear and honest They
couldn't hold better hand. lou used 10 puzzle
me until was convinced YOU were just what you
seemed Don't stop me II your sister will only
keep on getting samples, I'm going 10 have inns
loved your art and understood IT, You liked me
for that | knew your dreams about it, Good
heavens. What made YOU marry You don l
love him And he knows il. wouldn't bc III
his shoes tell You not 10 stop me. ! swear
I'm going 10 say few things now. | Thought !
could bear 10 soc You. but ! can't. 40 I'm going
10 sneak now and then shan't trouble you. loI
may SPARE Yourself telling me all that rigd New
England rot about marriage vows. ana so iorth. !
know IL all And ! know You believe in IT.
You'd live ND to that stun if YOU died for IT. ANA
| admire YOU for II. But you're wrong. Just Tn"
same You don't live mp 10 your marriage vows
You know what You promised. You'd never love
me You can't conceive Of loving me
Rowena had shrunk into her chair Her face
was So white and stiff that il looked frozen But
her eyes were full Of flames that seemed cddying
out toward the mans face that was near hers
No" she said in Just audible voice.
Il can't conceive Of loving YOU. VIII You leave
me? p"
consciously penned her in her place.
lie rose There was n sound AZ the outer door
II is Sarah Kimlnll,' he said hoarS"ly.
He turned and walked slowly across The floor
He bowed impressivelv to the girl who entered
What. Mr. Soulc." she exclaimed; you going
inst = soon 5 I come
MIR Soulc protested that he was dcsoatcd by
the necessity Of departure.
He went ont Of the room.