The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1894-12-21

brisbane hesitatcd a moment and /
when he spoke II was in curiously {
suppressed manner.
'Now that I have seen her." he
said; II feel bound TO urge you more
approximately 10 end this affair.
That wo man could never be true 10
any man. Believe me, my boy. /
know what say"
Harry ST. clair turned and looked
long and earnestly AZ his companion
pcrturbed countc nance. and then
with u sigh Of despair hc turned aside
Mrs Athclstync was the first
woman then" he murmurcd. ~ un.
dcrstand Il all now"
Lights flashed. music FLASHED an,
sweet sounds Of rcvclry noatcd out OF
the widc-opcncd windows ~ the 81
Clair mansion.
II was most joyful occasion. A
reception In honor ~ the homc.com.
ing ~ the bride and groom, Harry st.
Clair and his exquisite young girl
wife formerly Ncra blanchard.
Society smiled upon the young
couple and gave them It's blessing.
We're they not both Of them young
handsome, well connected and
wealthy
Mr. brisbane bent over his friends
wife. II have something for YOU"
he said, with kind smile on his
proud, sensitive lips.
WHAT More gifts? Why, YOU have
overwhelmed us already with your
generosity. Gerald"
but this II for YOU alone, Nera, r"
he murmured significantly, ''and /
want you to promise me that you
will wear II alwa vs. night and day.
Harry knows the history OF my littlo
offering. and he will appreciate mA
within In thus asking you TO wear 4,
for me-"
Her~'s swrrt eyes had grown grave
beneath the carnestncss ~ hef
friends manner aud she promised 10
wear his trinkct forever more.
you see, have an idea that Il
something Of talisman," he said
gayly, as he prouuced tiny velvet
box. aud opened II before her expect.
ant gaye. within mp on u cushion Of
creamy velvet ropos ed an old.faA.
Toned pearl locket 10 which was
fastened a slender gold chain,
After the departure Of the guests
ST. Clair aud Gerald brisbane. whom
he had persuaded To remain all night,
repaired to Ilarry's smoking den 10
enjoy brief cigar
GLOW much owe to you, Gerald"
the younger man said earnestly
Tut my boy your own true heart
would have been ns sure a guide a.
you imagine my unhappy experience
was by the way, do you ever hear
anything from Mrs. Athelstyne2'
Harry stirred nm easily
mo, but do YOU know, Gerald, tia
Is the only thing that disturbs me.
She cut up rather roughly, you know.
over my dcsertion, and sworc that |
should not keep my wife long. II was
horrible experience aud II made a
tremendous impression upon me. DO
YOU suppose she will try to harm
Ncrap"
brisbane bent his head bae, ane
watched the smolse curl lazlly above
his head
ono" he said decidedly. Take my
word for II, Harry, Mrs. Athelstyne
will never harm hair Of your wife's
head"
Al that very moment In the
apartment di rectly above ST. Glars
den. magnificent woman with a
ticndlsh smile upon her beautiful face
leaned over her hated rival, Harry St
Glars lovely wife,
80 he preferred you, with your
baby face aud innocent ways, To mo
with my beauty and intelligence and
passionate love, for did love him.
lie Il the only man who has ever con.
qucred my wild impetuous nature.
other mon have loved me, but cared
for NO one until met him.
81 swore that you should never live
To enjoy the happiness Of hi, daily
presence, aud have come to fulfil
my oath"
With siokcuing CLEAN shining
dagger blade flashed in the dim lamp
light but instead OF descending upon
the barred, white breast OF the slrep
ing woman, 4 fell to the floor with 4
, duh thud amid the heavy draperles o.
1 the couch.
, The woman's ewes were r,veted L,
1 the girls snowy throat, WHEREOF
D rested what was TO her familiar
trinket, little pearl loelSct
{ MY Cod She h my own child
3 aud J would have murdered her"
I The next morning Mrs. st. Clair
maid found a curious. old. time dagger
D.. ON the door near her mistress bed.
, Every one was surprised and aston
\ ished az tho discovery except Gcral,
u Brisbane.
II Lncy the pearl locket accom-
I plished is intended destiny" he ,nlt
e himself, 'and am at last reyenged. D