New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-12


would it endure in Saomes mind And she could
| say nothing. But this phase Of character Salome
had not inherited from that ancestor whose traits
were 80 impressed upon her; this phase was
tincture of New England blood.
The two young men who had left the cabin TO-
gether walked for some distance without speak
ing. Moore had no wish to speak. He strobe on
with his head bent brooding upon the subject.
and lie almost forgot that ne had companion until
Redd spoke.
May be-" said Rcdd, you'll say I've NJ right.
but guess I'll venture take the right anyway
lie stopped In his walk in such way that
| Moore was compelled TO stop also
well. go ahead" said Moore. impatiently
His thoughts were a torture TO him. but he was
| indignant If any intruded upon him and pre-
vented that constant dwelling OF his mind upon
| the theme.
Redd was very slow, and he did not speak i'm
mediatcly Moore kicked at a palmetto stump
with some viciousness az he stood and waited
But nothing was likely TO hurry Redd. When
he was quite ready to speak he squared round upon
Moore. taking in as he did 30 the bright attrac
| tiveness OF Moore's aspect. That aspect was
| cloudy enough now. but Redd perceived with
smoldering anger how bright and winning 1t was
| natural for Moore to be. And AS he took tins IN
he had crushing sense of the difference there was
81 understand" he sad that you are going to
marry Saome'
THAT il my intention, was the answer.
81 haven't got anything to say about that, re-
| turned Rcdd heavily, but / want to look into
things a little. ! amt going home till She looks
| different from what she does now-that Is L
| don't think shall.
Il don't know what right YOU lave" began
| Moore holly.
lie found that his temper was like finder In
| these days.
1T amt worth while for you to get mad, now
| remarked Rnd1. 81 don't know as care particu-
| larly whether ! have what you call any rlsht or
| not But love Salome Gerry
| ct was sure of it," interiecte1 Moore savagely.
"All right ne sure of it," the response. 1t
| doesn't harm her to have me love her. And she
never pretended to love me any She loves you
| Now what / want to know is: Are you up to any
thing that is making her wrctchcd? Tell me that
| Rcdd's eyes burned deeply as he spoke Bnt he
stood with perfect quiet. his figure looking large
in the sunlight.
Moore plunged his hands into his pockets. His
| face was crimson He lowered himself TO sub
terfuSe
You seem to forget that she is grieving for her
| father" he said.
He could no longer dispute Redds right. And
|
uncouth man from the country had power OF
| presence and personality.
| 1T amt that" said Redd. You know II
amt that mean. It's something about YOU Some
| thing is Wrong"
| YES exclaimed Moore with some violence"
| something is wrong; but it's nothing I've done
| I am waiting and hoping TO have word with her
| Can't YOU see I'm so wrctched myself that I'm al
| most ready to put bullet into my hcal?
Moore in spite Of himself was so conscious Of
| tLc crnuincncss Of the man before him that h"
spoke differently from what he had intended.
You give me your word that it amt any fault
Of you-s?'
Rcdd looked at Moore with answering, stern
| gaze.
ct give YOU my word said Moore Then he
| launched "You scc ! let You catechize me. But
| | should like 10 know what You would do about H.
anyway
A dark flush came into Redds face.
| "I.s no NATTER ne said at last. what Ia do
Pint I'd make this world an uncommon bad plac"
for anybody that did her any harm. But believe
| Won 4 fellows got to believe YOU somehow III
| clad of il, since she for YOU. II must he a
| solemn thing to bp loved ~ Salonc loves yon.
Rcdd turned away. After an instant OF silence
Moore came closer 10 him. liz held out his hand
will Won shake hands with me. Rcdd?' he
asked
The two mon caspcd hands.
| Then they walked on toward tho city.
| Hut Moore could not stay in Augustine. IL"
| tried boatinr AS n panacca which sometimes had
| cower Today however, he could not endure ."
| stay on the river and III half an hour hc was M
| the wharf and had thrown his oars down with re-
lief
| IA ne stood there a party came down TO 20 oar
in a Yacht. He saw Miss Nunallv among the
| pronp She looked toward him and smiled. ~"
| suddenly walked ND TO her. She knew. and sh"
| WIS a woman with exquisite perceptions women
| UNDERSTOOD: and they we're 80 sympath"tic ~
| would be a great relief 10 him, Moor" thoheh'' II
he MIGHT spend tllr next hour with Miss Nnnallv'
Perhaps he could then cndur" the time until ne
could 90 out 10 that cabin again
| There was very little of the stole about Moor"
IIe craved sympathy almost a woman might
crave it,
Are YOU going with all these people, h" asked
abruptly.
Il was GOING was the answer
"Tbcn do n deed of charity and com" with M"
PIc,sc come with me- ! shall be a miserable COM
panion though. | you OF that
Moore was conscious Of decided h''ihg VI
gratitude when Miss Nunally turned to her friends
and explained that she was asked to q" a "'''' VI
CHARITY and that deed of charity was som'''''"@
that brought its own reward
The next moment Moore had handed her ih''
rho boat he had Just left lie pushed OIL into the
river. while Portia waved her handkerchief al inc
yachting party.
This i. so kind of you." Moore said when they
were well away. ,,
"t is not so difficult to be kind to you. MI
Moore" was the response.
Miss NunalIy met his rather absent gaze WIN a
,ool,l of simple we-wishng which had iaint
comforting power upon the young man
Moore cndcavored to rouse himself. ne mus'
not he merely lump Of flesh in this girls pres
| cncc. ,