Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-05

me, " he was speaking in low, earnest
tones 81 can realize how terrible this is
for you, brought up in affiuence, accus-
toned to luXuries. -
81 wasn't thinking of myself" she
cried piteously. 81 cannot bear it! This
will kill his wife. Oh, for Gods sake,
have mercy upon us! Think if he were
your son, your brother, your relative. !"
Mr.. Messenger shook his head. She
caught his hand and suddenly sank on
her knees There must be something
that will soften your heart. -
eyes, there is. You can do it. "
OPP
Miss Barclay stood up and gazed in
amazement at Mr. Messenger, who re-
garded her with an expression that baf
fled her.
eyes, you. Listen. am rich. can
replace every cent of this money. can
influence the directors to hush up this
matter, now and forever. 1 can assist
your brother to make living here or
abroad, as he may prefer. 1 can do all
all that you desire. You have your
brother fate in your hands. Can you
not follow my thoughts? You are beau
tiful. I love you. I will take care Of
you, devote my whole life to you. You
shall enjoy everything that love and
money can procure. Say that you will
be mine, and at once your wishes shall
be carried out. "
':Do you mean that you will marry
me? was sure that you were married. !"
MI. Messengers face was inscrutable.
A bright color tinged his thin cheeks.
He spoke with some hesitation:
"You were quite correct. I have a
wife and children. What of it? They
will know nothing of you. Twill provide
against exposure. You seem incredulous,
shocked. There is nothing unusual in
what am proposing. You shall have
your own house where you please, in
town or country. I will settle money
upon you, so that in case of my death
you will be in a position to marry. Men
lead double lives for your sake. will
do it. Is it SO much to ask in return for
all that can do for you? You are young,
beautiful, accustomed to ease and lux
ury. will protect you from toll and
poverty, save your family from disgrace.
1 can even make it appear that your
brother was not Intentionally dishonest.
Think of what say. Go away and con-
slider it. Give yourself to me, and l am
at your mercy. will do all you wish.
Do not reject my offer. Leave me now
and weigh it well when you are alone
and when you are contemplating the re-
suits of Your brothers arrest. You think
me cruel l want to be kind :"
''Kindl Can disgrace cure disgrace?'
''Pshaw! Put disgrace out of your
mind Shield your brother No one will
advertise your doings. The thing will
die out like much greater scandals in a
few days. Life is rapid. Crime follows
crime so closely that there is no time
even to draw q moral. AS q rule, people
attend to their own business -
"And am SO obscure, so insignificant
that my dishonor would make no diff
ference?"
81 thought you were willing to make
sacrifices. Why did you come here to
tempt me with your beauty? Have I
misunderstood you?'
81 thought you were good man"
ST thought so too. You see how a
man may be tempted AS you have just
told me, the opportunity is the weak
point You see how one wrong, one
crime encompasses another until we be-
come involved in a web Of evil offer
you this way out Of your trouble, know
ing precisely the possible results. I am
not deceiving myself or you. You have
inspired me with a passion, consciously
or unconsciously, care not. am will
ing to risk the consequences and save
your brother from punishment for your
sweet sake. Take your own time to an
swer me. Love can wait. You will not
betray me. There is everything to gain
in granting my prayer. But cannot
postpone matters for very long. Say Yes
now, and telegram will stop all further
efforts against your brothers freedom 1"
He put his hand on hers. His eyes
were bright with passion.
Has Made One Hundred Ocean Trips.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Captain II. Barends,
who commands the express steamer Nor
MAMMA of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. line,
has just completed his one hundredth
round trip as a captain on this line.
National School Of Electricity.
CHICAGO, May 5-Final charter papers
lave just been granted at Springfield to
the National School of Electricity an or
ganization growing out of the electrical
department OF the Worlds fair.
Hanging ut Jefferson City.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 5.-Jake
Brown, alias John Coleman, was hanged