Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-05-08

ter from her pocket and placed it on the
table.
He read it rapidly, then carefully
and finally looked at her bent head anc
burning cheeks.
cam to believe that he made this
proposition to you in words last Satur-
day afternoon"
Miss Barclay tried in vain to raise hel
eyes and speak. After moment she
gave way to passionate tears. Mr..
Howe watched her.
Il think you are wise to let your feel.
ings Overpower your reasoning faculties.
The truth is that you have been putting
great restraint upon yourself for days,
and the reaction has to come. I hope
you will forget this letter.
9 "How can 1? 1t must be answered,
and my brother must go to prison II
will haunt me as long as live"
your decision, then, is NADER"
Eyes. Misery is not so terrible as dis
grace, and it cannot last very long"
cit will kill you"
eyes. 1 used to regard death as some.
thing to dread, but it may come as a
friend. "
"a friend?''
eyes, one that takes US ON pleasant
journey"
miss Barclay, may take this letter
for few hours?'
Her great, sad eyes met Mr.. Howe's
Would that be honorable? He mis-
understood me- He said I tempted
him.
Indeed! He put the blame ON you.
Well, can believe that his thoughts
would never grasp yours. We are limit.
ed by our undertakings, our education,
our opportunities. This letter is very
good showing of the mans character.
trust it has made no impression upon
you Believe me, there is a spiritual
life as far beyond the physical and men
tai as life is beyond death-a life that
broadens and deepens with each day e
experience, the one life that satisfies US
if we endeavor to follow it's teachings.
The soul must be considered, fed, Guilt
waited, enjoyed. l pity the man or woman
who dares not spend a portion of each
day in communion with the soul and its
Oliver. You know what it is to struggle
with evil. Your soul has come out con-
past two weeks? Trouble has made you
strong; sorrow has shown you your bet
ter self You can choose the right and
yet sympathize with the man who would
ruin you forever. Trust me, l will not
betray your confidence. 1 would, how
ever, advise you to keep this letter until
this whole matter has reached settle
ment Of course it has no signature, but
it bears internal evidence that would
tell against him" Mr.. Howe drew a
chair to the table and sat down, facing
Miss Barclay. Now, let US anticipate
somewhat Tomorrow you intend to
grant him this interview"
81 must. -
and your mind is fully made up as
to your decision?"
His eyes made her hesitate
Eyes, l think it is. Still, when it
comes to the point, may let myself go.
have altered my determination dozen
times since 1 received his letter. You
see, am so obscure, so Insignificant
THAT is one view of the subject, 1
grant.
''Then it is the one chance to save
my brother. -
"And your brother would let you
make the sacrifice?'
Miss Barclay was silent for some min
utes.
81 can understand his desperation, )"
she said, with difficulty. Perhaps,
when it comes to the last, Mr.. Messen-
ger will have mercy upon him and spare
both, because of my love, should agree. I"
"Poor grill You cannot tell what you
will do few hours hence Your anx-
iety is not for yourself. Yet feel sure
that your conscience will assert itself
and keep you from the power of your
emotions wish could assist you to
calm Judgment -
II wonder why you are here!"
ITO tell you that should the bank Off
GERS withdraw their charges against
your brother can obtain employment
for him in another part of the country. +"
''It sounds like mockery after listen
ing to Mr.. Messengers words. He alone
can help US. ="
81 think you are right. had no idea
that this man could control so much
money, but he is interested in several
stock companies and no doubt has the
means at command.
''You think he would do all that he
promises?''
Eyes, even if his passion led him into
crime He could take trust money and
replace your brother deficit tell you,
if you yield to evil you increase the in
clination to it in others. Therefore, if
possible, be strong to do right and let
results follow. No one is required to sin
in order to take another's bur1en.''
81 know you are right. 1 am glad you
came. I was beginning to fear for my
reason.
ST should have been here sooner. /
was detained. 1t grieves me to see you
suffer so. -
''It cannot be helped Think how
much more Jasper suffers. Then, his
wifep'
81 see. / shall be anxious until you1
interview tomorrow is concluded
Listen. I am going to do right. You
have shown me the way. can suffer. ]
am learning how so quickly. Will you
come again to hear what have to telli
We are quite alone here, deserted Do
you know that forgot to tell Jasper OF
your kindness? was too excited, too
troubled -
sit his best as 1t Is. /"
"Once tomorrow is past, everything
that we dread will happen. Will you
care to come them"
Eyes"
"You are too good.
"Oh, no. Others feel for you as do,
but probably see no way to help you and
are fearful of intruding upon you. A
good woman never lacks sympathy. For
that matter, neither does 9 bad one.