The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-11
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stooping so as to conceal themselves as
they silently threaded the torturous
| tunnel. When they came opposite 10
the cabin, Alph took Il look through IL
rent i'm the bushes, but i'm the dim star
shine he could not discern Ions hid-
ing place. All was quiet save the mu-
steal tinkles of the tiny stream ana
above their heads was the peaceful SHY
glowing with the brilliancy OF inhu-
merable stars.
After waiting few minutes Glenn
finally consented To let Alph work his
way round the corral. This he did, ana
came back to Glenn down the bed OF the
stream and reported that Lon was no
where To be seen.
Suppose /. send Jack out" whis-
pered elem.
Very WELL" assented Alph.
"Go find Lon. Jack" said Glen, in q
low tone.
The Intelligent dog started and fol-
lowed Ions tracks To the cabih. ana
then ran down the draw ana disap-
peared. Glenn pressed Alph's hand, Tor
/. .on must have gone toward the Was-
on. But present. Jack returned ana
ascendrd the draw. shouting that the
trail went In that direction. In the
course of few minutes the dog came
back and crouched at Clem'S feet Win
low whine.
Lon has gone home" cried Glen, :,
Yes -assented 'Alph, "and now l
must see yon there
NO, | can go alone. I'm not q Dit
afraid for myself, but. oh, Alph, my
heart is SO heavy with fear for you,
You must not worry so, sweet
heart" said Alph, kissing her tender
ly. II shall be on guard now. but let
me saddle trpony for You now ana take
you home
NO. Alph," said Glen. Lon may be
concealed somewhere waiting Tor us
and he would hear the pony. We must
walk"
We'll. I shall let you have your way
this time" replied the lover.
Arm in arm they assembled the draw
to the open prairie, Alph scrutiniZing
every place where a man might con-
ceal himself but he saw nothing or
Lon. When they came to the house.
Glenn chung Ia Alnh as though she
could not let him go. Alph kissed her
again and again and bade her good
night, saying that Lon and he must
have an understanding in the morn
ing.
"Oh; Alph, If you could only go away
for awhile"
No." said Alph, firmly. 81 could not
do that"
Glenn watched her lover until his
form disappeared in the darkness, and
then went upstairs to her room with
out being observed. but she sat long at
her window, and the dawn began to
stain the east before her eyes We're
closed i'm slumber. When, some time
in the forenoon. Alph came to the
ranch. he was met by Glen, who told
him that Lon had disappeared and left
no word.
Alph was naturally courageous and
unsuspicious. and he made light of
Ions nocturnal journey.
Now. sweetheart, you must promise
me not tn make any more tramps at
night. Lon could not sleep. and he
walked to make himself drowsy. If he
intended to injure me, he would have
done it ere this. These jealous pas
sions wear themselves out. Now you
must not worry any more, darling"
said Alph. hopefully.
,"Oh, Alph.' and he felt her tremble
i'm his arms, ~ have such forebodings.
If only could plead with Lon, but
he gives me no opportunity to speak
to him. and oh. the look ! saw In his
face when | told him | was going to
marry you, and his conduct last night
oh, ii makes me so feairui."
Nonsense. Glen. You know shall
soon take you away, and then Lon will
look out for some one else"
Clem's face was suffused for the mo-
ment with u happy blush. but the old
fear soon returned to her. IF II were only
some tangible trouble she would find
means to fight IL, but how could
she farefend. against a suspicion. Il
shadow. Yet. Lon surely meant mis-
chief when he Went in the middle of
the night to Alph's cabin in that
stealthy way.
1t had been agreed between Glenn and
Alph that they should be married i'm
mediately after the shearing. And prep
arat'Ols were now making for the sim
pie wedding in the ranch house. The
plain wedding gown was made, and in
the preparation for the wedding feast
Clems time was taken up. so she had
no time for brooding Lon had not re-
turned. and her fears. while not dis
pelled were not so active. ...
The wedding night came. guests and
minister arrived. and all was hustle
and joyous confusion Cien was clad
in her soft snow-wbite gown and all