Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1893-07-28

those of the governor and staid.
Lord Malice let go q long, choking
breath, which sounded very like inn.
measurable relief. During the rest
Of the speech-del.vercd in a fine
tempered voice-he sat as in a
dream, yet his eyes intently upon
the other, who now seemed to recite
rather than read He thrilled all by
the pleasant resonance of his tones
and sent the blood aching delight
fully through Vic Dowling's veins.
When he sat down, there was an
immense applause. The governor
rose in reply. He spoke in low
voice, but any one listening outside
would have said that Old Roses was
still speaking. By this resemblance
the girl, Vic, had trailed to others
It was now apparent to many, but
Dickey said afterward that it was
simply a case of birth and breeding
men used to walking red carpet grew
alike, just as stud owners and rabbit
catchers did.
The last words of the governors
reply were delivered in very con.
vincing tone as his eyes hung on Old
Roses face. And, as am indebted
to you, gentlemen, for the feelings
of loyalty to the throne which
prompted this reception and address
just delivered, so / am indebted tc
Mr.. = Adam Sherwood for his ad
mirable language and the unusual
sincerity of his speaking. and to both
you and him for most notable kind
ness" Immediately after the gov.
ernor's speech Old Roses stole out,
but as he passed through the door
where Vic stood his hand brushed
against hers. Feeling its touch, he
grasped it eagerly for an instant al
though he was glad of the friendli
ness in her eyes.
It was just before dawn of tn
morning that the governor knocked
at the door of the house by Long
Neck Billabong. The door opened
almost at once, and he entered with
out a word.
He and Old Roses stood face tC
face. His face was drawn and worn.
the others cold and calm.
'Tom, Tom, Lord Malice said, I'VE
thought you were dead"-
"That is, Edward, having left me
to my fate in Burmah-you were
only half mile away with column
of stout soldiers and hillmen-you
waited till my death was reported
and seemed assured, and then came
ON to England for two things-to take
the title, just vacant by our fathers
death, and to marry my intended
wife, who, God knows, appeared tC
have little care which brother it was.
You got both. / was long a pris-
oner. When ! got free. I knew-I
waited. Twas waiting till you had
a child. Twelve years have gone
you have no child. But l shall spare
you yet awhile. If your wife should
die or you should yet have a child, :.
shall return"
The governor lifted his head weari
ly from the table where he now sat.
tom, he said in a low, heavy voice.
IT was always something of scoun
drel, but I've repented of that thing
every day of my life since. 1t has
been knives-hives all the way.
am glad-I can't tell you how glad
that you are alive"
He stretched out his hand with a
motion of great relief. II was afraid
you were going to speak tonight-tc
tell all, even though l was your broth
er. You spared me for the sake"-
''For the sake of our name," the
other interjected stonily.
For the sake of our name. But ]
would have taken my punishment
taken it in thankfulness because you
are alive"
Taken it like a man, your excel.
lency," was the low rejoinder.
"You will not wipe the thing out.
Tom2" said the other anxiously.
Tom Hallwood dried the perspira
ton from his forehead.
''It can never be wiped out, foi
| JOu nhOOh III NJ Ldltu III my Olu
world. That's the worst thing that
can happen a man. ] only believe
in the very common people now
those who are not put upon their
honor. One doesn't expect it Of
them, and, unlikely as it is, one ism
often deceived in them. think we'd
better talk no more about it.
"You mean i had better go, TomG''
II think so. am going to marry
soon" The other started nervously
You needn't be SO shocked. I'll como
back one day, but not till your wife
dies. or you have a child, as / said
The governor rose to his feet and
went to the door. Whom do you
intend marryingf" he asked in q
voice far from regal or vice regal
only humbled and disturbed. Thc
reply was instant and keen, "A bar
maid.
The others hand dropped from the
door. But Old Roses, passing over.
opened it. and. mutely waiting for
the other TO pass through, said: II