Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-01

1T may not be the proper time to
suggest il, Mother St. Gertrude, Ous
from nv worldly, more experienced
point Of view she ought, for the sake
OF his memory, place herself under my
protection and with me proceed 20 InaAe
Investigations. She cannot do II mere
and she will not trust anyone out ner-
self, 1 feel, under the circumstances
You cannot, with peace Of mind, alio"
her to proceed alone"
81 interfered once. 1 will not 90 so
again. It shall bs as she says. But
the denial OF Christian burial 1t Is
terrible! Terrible!
II am certain that we can prove tnat
Il was not suicide. Perhaps his exonera-
ton will incrlminats snother-we may
be able TO prove that he wac foully dealt
with"
u will go to Isabel"
Raymond had determined 20 marry
Isabel. He was afraid that Mangan
might learn Just enough TO justify the
issue OF An Injunction that could be con-
tinued for some time. The publication
of these proceedings might elicit facts
% undermine his hold on the property
II an order to restrain him from getting
the deeds was decreed.
Mother St. Gertrude eyed him critic
ally. She was suspicious still OF tnls
msn. She believed his profession Of
love for Isabel. His reputation as d
man OF wealth dispelled the idea that
he was AFTER her property. Again. the
nun had not learned OF the value OF the
lands that were destined TO be convert
ed into parks. Therefore his love ap-
peared to be disinterestsd. 1t was the
Intensity OF his RrdOr-its velocity, one
might say-th2t she could not account
for, but his eageruess 70 remove any
| and all asDersiOns from Laurence's CHAR
acter sprang from s broad spirit or
generosity, she concluded. Nnere
generosity was great, other affections
were proportionately developed, she
/ reasoned, and their outpOur as I'M
petuOus.
before you 60, " be added, there
are g few things I should say. some
one must get an order from the public
administrator for Laurence's effects
I His sister can get 10. Naturally, II she
/ consents to a speedy marriage, Will
/ take charge OF that, see what Is neces-
| sary TO be done 10 str2ighJen out his al
fairs, satisfy all claims, II any, and
| carry out the designs Of Miss Lee
land. will say, with your permission,
and hope 20 be allowed the privilege
Of calling her Isabel" .,
cit IS a sad affair, this death, said
/ Mother ST. Gertrude, her grief at last
mastering her ana driving out or mind
| all else. The tears, long suppressed In
the presence OF Raymond, forced their
wav. and "a a stream just breaking
7 through eoufning barriers roars In
triumph az It's freedom, these ZACH
rymal rivuets signalized their victory
[ over her power OF mind by wrenching
I from her heart sob after sob that gave
sincerity 20 her flow OF sorrow.
Even Raymond was touched. Here was
q woman who had stood 40 many bed
OF suffering, alleyistiug human Ills,
who bad been so accustomed 20 death
that 10 became almost an every day IN
cideut 10 her life, yet weeping like a
child, crying p.jeOusly as the lamo that
/ yaiuIv runs and ble1is amid the heather
OF toe Scottish mountains, Tor the
mother that has slipped from sight and
lies mangIed in the treacherous Esvine.
What agony be was causing her and
Isabel Raymond appreciated, and u
DO could retrace his steps with safety
even his strong determination 10 pro-
/ coed onward 90 the goal be had In view
would have wavorei aud deserted him.
But the danger behind, the ruin OF his
reputation, lessened 10 his eyes the con-
sequences wilh which defeat might
/ confront him.
lie did not interfere with the express
I sioa OF her grief He saw his inability
co offer effective consolation, and ms
/ de.icately relrained from speaking. The
sympathy shown on his countenance
I was not feigned. he was hearJiess IN
/ politics, but bis activity ia that field,
/ where, as ia the roar aud rush OF the ex-
/ change, no man cares who else 10 driven
into a corner ii he himself comes out on
I top Of the pit, had not steeled him FOR
/ such a scene as that TO which he figured
\ in This quiet convent home. II was the
\ nun who spoke lrSt:
pardon me, Mr. Raymond, " she said
\ 81 do not care 10 let the sisters see this
| outburst And Isabel, whom l am try
\ ing 10 hearten, would give way II she
noticed TO- My feelings will not pass
/ beyond control again. And now, since
\ am so weak, / do not trust Isabel. She
\ is less used 90 sorrow. l thiuk know
| her sentiments. She does not love you.
/ She did love Laurence dearly, and fOI
/ the sake OF his honor she will marry you,
I but she would say 10 you that she car
rrfr, Hfao efa i'm Ia
gives you her hand, but her heart vii
rest in his grave, brother though ne
was"
II accept. II she does not return
nv love, l will know no other living
man has 10 aud will rest content, Away;
| hopeful that ny devotion will some
day cause her heart 20 beat with thrObs
responsive 20 my own. After the fun
eral ] will secure the dispensations fol
the Quietest OF matrimonial cere'
monies, In keeping with the circum
stances"
Can we view Laurence's body2'
asked the nur, whose mind reverted
more % the death than 10 the marriage
"rhe newspaper men will be around
untu 10 is laid ia the vault, said Ray
mouh. eel am COINS 10 suppress stor!
iu one paper. Would you suggest tht
secret CD others by appearing there witt
her? The less said or done now tht
better Then again, n she saw him
she would receive a shock ia the knowl
edge that he mus; rest 10 unconsecrateC
ground 10 bis honor is rot redeemed b!
Investigation that will show he was no
suicide, not more than be was q de
iau.ter."
"She will insist"
the body will be carefully prepared
and will De temporarily placed 10 tn,