New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-04

-.,os,ion on the shore road. She had been
clarified then. apprehensive OF she knew not
that but now she stood still She was within
,aht of the knoll. and on the knOll-yes-there
res-there was-the thing she sought!
Penelope clasped her hands across her breast.
uer eyes dilated; she could have seen that at
,uice the distance.
IVA" and now to leave the track and approach her
syTS or "A few minutes she stayed her painting
,na and strove to reanmate her courage by
~ the arguments which had erst inspired it;
az smd then slowly and falteringly began to creep
oross the heather and moss heaps.
suppose II were not Torquil after all who lay
.,ere? Suppose her whole theory had been
Iii upon q basecss foundation; and II II We're
,Se murderer, he were only resting on his
ssns,herv bed. still harboring dread Intentions
=, his breast. still prepared To fill UP the meas
u. re NJ his crimes. Her own had been the hand
uuh,ch had turned aside his deadly aim at Red
""od and with his vengeance on Redwood yet
msated would he be likely to spare her If she
usre now to throw herself unprotected into his
power? ,,. 49, a., ,,,,. ,, 49, 3D.,
The dark ooJect OH 'iie heish' showeo ITO Signs
Of life. 5000 o..o, g.. .... -,
sure God sees me now" she whispered to her
sW "and though have been wrong and fool
~ and elf-willed. and have helped 10 bring
, nhout all this He has forgiven me. and is
Ceased with this one poor little act of atone
rnant He may suffer me to be frightened, that
Ideserve: but do not think He will allow any
real harm TO come TO me-"
Then she stumbled on a few steps. and hit a
loose stone with ner loOt, ana II Tell gathering
How loud was its sharp ringing. noisy pro-
gross, Loud enough to-oh. Heavens.-to raise,
10 wake. the dead!
For apparently reused by the disturbance.
shore started up on the instant full in view or
her affrghted vision. the apparition Of man.
IA such a shrek rent the night air as had never
%afore awakened the wild echoes of that lonely
nace, Penelope. Keeling, fell to the ground.
pn, II was neither Torquil Macalster alive or
Add who arose from the purple heather.
Torauil still lay there stretched on his wild
bod with a bullet through his heart; his cold
band clutching the instrument of his own de-
,r,,c,ion II else who had been
tnse;ng over his lifeless body, who was the
next instant by the side OF the speeches. girl.
and who could only himself find voice for the
single word. Penelope.
Redwood knew. however. as by a lightning
dash Of revelation. what had brought Penelope
,hIber and that her mission was the same as
HE own She Lad seen what he had seen. she
had been quick as he TO interpret is meaning
and 10 apprehend its significance; and like him
self she had resolved 70 protect. al whatever
IS, the fair name of Nina CarnOustie.
Every word uttered by the murdered girl had
burned itself into Redwoods brain: more es-
necially every word about Penelope. Penelope
ioveA him and for Mina's sake had put her love
os,de9 That was naturally uppermOst In the
wbir,ing chaos Of his thoughts but he recollected
also that Penelope alone knew of Mina's fatal
attachment. and that Penelope alone held the
Eov TO what seemed in the eyes of others an
",;break Of pure insanity on the part of Minas
destroyer
The covering fell from Peneope's head, ana
her countenance white as death dismayed Red
wood BY its ecstacy OF terror.
Good Cod ne exclaimed rs this 10 be an
other victim? Penelope, my darling" raising her
in his arms open your eyes. Look at me. You
know who ii is. Your friend. ] startled YOU
and no wonder meeting You thus; but now-no
enc shall harm you-no one am mere. VIII
protect YOU: that is right: look AT me. You
understand who il is don't you? Never mind the
rest; think only you are safe with me, poor chlid
dear speaK-say something-say YOU are afraid
no longer. You know it is l. don YOU.
soothing her with his touch. An. dont ara"
away You cannot stand alone. indeed you can
not: let me hold YOU Nay. YOU must: YOU doA.t
know what YOU are doing" as. still hall stupi-
fled and wholly bewidered. she kept feebly en-
desvorins to free herself
in his and speaking slowly and distinctly as 10 a
young child, will you try u understana! i'N'
YOU. and am here 10 protect You. You are 10
longer alone YOU are with me.
she trembed from head 10 foot. ana cast
shuideying glance over ner shoulder ,,.,.,.
Yes he lies there" said Redwood. divinng
her thoughts me Will never move again, poor
fellow II was as well he killed himseI; there
va, ,roihing else left for him 10 do. and we
vho know his story -- He paused, sig
nifcantly. , :,
She started. all attention. He was right; he
had struck home at last H. -
NAMED within the encircling fold-"come from
this fearful place" pleaded Redwood. I'VE are no
longer needed; had accomplished what came
r. do some minutes before you appeared but !
fingered 10 make assurance doub.y sure; now
come A." and he gently strOve to draw her away.
bu; she tottered and would have fallen: while
her mute eyes sought his with gaze OF agon-
tied appeal
Yes" said Redwood. meeting il.
Then Penelope cssaye1 10 speak. but only
broken and inarticulate murmurs escaped hcr
lips still she looked restessly. piteously while
the unsatisGed misery in her eyes for the mo-
mcnt baGl.d Redwood Al last Il have ~.
thought he and produced from his breast p 3cket
q small packet wrapped IN colored hahnker-
chief wet with blood.
"Fverything is here" he whispered "Not a
trace will be found for the tongues of strang rs
10 gossip over You wish me 10 give II you?
relnctan.lv 0or she had held ont her HAND
"WiU L not do If promise to destroy every fiag
ment to destroy it by fire. tho instant get
home? VIII look al nothing open no'n ,h,,
Believe me this packet is safer with me than
with you and If yoI can trust me
She made gesture Of assent 49,
You arc satisfied now. penelope?
\ whispered acquicscence. -
you Will let me take you home now? II we
wait" he scanned the moor on every side. Diners
as well as We. may have had tnelr at,ent', ON
drawn 10 this spot: and should you ana pe
found here togcther'-- ~
crimson flush overspread her pallid c0nnte-
nance and he felt that consciousness ana per
ception were returning.
the crest Of the hill. proceeded ne, with pardon
able vile. 1T may be only catte put we a.. r ~
secure of-you would not wish TO be fcund mere
speaking low in her "alone with me-
Her head fell lower. She made huri'eo
movement. and half fell in the attempt.
"You are not IL to walk said i'e1wooI. vi
Aerv sunnortinp her "You have already
strained your strength too far Take care-an'
don't repulse mo. We'll try: bu; know you can
not" standing back for minute
sbo made q few feeble steps. and came 10 A
dizzy standst!ll, putting her hand before her
eyer
ct is useless to attempt H. saii H.u"oui
Dear. YOU must NOT be angry with me, but YOU
must submit 70 NE now Your hearI ~ 700 Iu, III,
% listen to my love- he paused put ! shan
claim TO tell It presently. Now, VIII you T h1r
nc, Yes his arm pressing closely around he'
eyes An say Yes Penelope dear peneiope' !
can't d. anything tl you say Yes
yes" she sobbed. He stopped his hrad over
hers for instant: when ne I'seu :. mns >, no
..N0W mOmcnt, ne