Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1892-01-08

bly, excited, and cried out that Mr.. Penfold
had left her in her charge, and would never
forgive her.
The doctor gavo her a 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.
DR.. Steel was 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,
who came by express in an agony of
anxiety.
Old Agnes had stormy scene with him,
and when he looked In for a second at Dor
othy, and saw her death-like face, he turned
faint with horror
He 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 to see DR.. Steel.
They were closeted together 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..
Penfold. You are sure to recover her in
time. Hire good detectives, and advertise,
offering a heavy reward. My 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"
Eyes, know all that. But look at the
iisgrace and exposure. Oh, doctor l have
nad to pay dearly for boyish ndiscretionr
Indeed YOU have. l pity you from my
soul, and will help you all can"
II know that doctor. rely on your
friendship to keep all l have told You secret.
What would you do about Dorothy?'
MARRY her directly she Is we'll enough to
travel, and chance the consequences. hope
your second venture will be happy one."
"Oh, am sure of that! 1t is only the
money l object to. 1 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 a 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 must soon be traced. 1t
Is reported that the circus folks talked of
taking Continental tonr. 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. He 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 to 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 girl-love. She SAT
up with Shrek, saying wildly:
"Go away, you vile monster! Am I not
safe from you in my own bedroom? Oh,
that my mother could rise from her grave tc
reproach you for your broken faith, your
cruelty to her only child. hate you!-oh
hate you'll 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 frighten me! Coward
coward, cowardv
The last word rose to a shrek just as DR.
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
grieved at the torment. Her words told how
much she must have suffered-poor limo
cent girl!-ere she was driven from home
hN, hat m an,a TaOnctr0uS TniSdaade
"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 for his evil deeds"
HE must be very bad man. If he finds
out that his ward is here, refer him to me
as her medical attendant forbid her to be
moved"
II should like to horsewhip him "a
cowardly hound to torture helpless CIR
whom he had promised to defend. 1 should
never have imagined him such a cur. He
Is highly esteemed for his charity. He mus
be vile hypocrite."
"Of course he Is. know that. hate
your sleek, urbane men. When heard him
address the working-men at the last cleo
ton, l hated his unctious, self-righteou;
manner. He Is rabid agitator, and the
Lord knows what besides. He is liberal
enough with his wards money.
at will be a red-letter day with me when
, l see him overthrown. My opinion Is, he
made love to the mother and when he
could not win her he turned his attention &c
the daughter.
do you know he ran after Alison Lee
when she performed in London? He knows
her we'll"
Course himl The score increases. Tll be
even with him yet"
''I'll back you up, old man. We ought Il
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 a change, wire at once"
my dear boy, I'll take as much care OF
her as IL she were my daughter. The wife
shall come and stay till she is better. She
Is a kindhearted, clever little soul, and
when she is sensible 1t will comfort the girl
10 find friend OF her own sex near her."
Indeed 1t would, and should feel hap
pier about her while am away"
when do you goP"
al once. dare not lose moment"
"Shall drive you 10 the stationY