The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-10
CHAPTER vL-CoSrrNurp,.

softened and made sweet by the dis
lance. He stole down on the piazza,
and sat under the shadows of a flower
ing vine, looking at the sky, with its
myriads OF glittering stars. There was
light step at his side. and glancing up,
he saw Margie Harrison.
She was in evening dress, her white
arms and shoulders bare, and glisten-
ing with snowy pearls. Her soft I'M
bound hair fell over her neck in a food
Of light, and a subtle perfume, like the
breath OF blooming water-lilies, toated
around her.
Il want to make you my captive for \
little while, Mr.. Trevlyn." she said,
gayly. viii you wear the chains?"
Like a garland of roses, he re-
sponded. Yes. TO the worlds end, Miss
Harrison!"
The unconscious fervor of his voice
brought a crimson flush to her face.
She dropped her eyes. and toyed with
the bracelet on her arm.
Il did not know you dealt in compli-
ments, Mr.. Trevlyn," she said, little
reproachfully. Il thought you were al
ways sincere"
And so | am, Miss Harrison"
IL take you at your word then" she
said. recovering her playful air. You
will not blame me. if lead you into
difficulty?"
Certainly not ! give myself into
your keeping"
She put her hand within his arm, and
led him up The stairs. to a private par
Tor on the second floor. Under the jet
OF light sat old Mr. Trevlyn. Archer's
heart throbbed fercely. and his lips grew
set and motionless as he stood there be-
fore the man he hated. the man against
whom he had made a vow of undying
vengeance. Margie was looking at her
guardian, and did not observe the start
ling change which had come over Arch.
She spoke softly, addressing the old
man.
Dear guardian, this is the man who
this morning so CALAMITY rescued me
from watery grave. | want you 10
help me thank him
Mr. Treylyu arose. came forward and
'NANAANNh Aao manu- al I'll StO0n tlENk.
his arms folded on his breas, lie did
not move nor offer to take the proffered
hand Mr. Treylyn gave start OF sur
prise, and seizing a lamp from the table.
held it up TO the face of the young man.
Arch did not finch he bore the insult I
ing scrutiny with stony calmness.
The old man dashed down the lamp, I
~ Il. 4, 4.
face was livid with passion. his voice !.
choked so as to be scarcely audible.
"Margie, Margie Harrison! he ex-
claimed what is this persons name?" |
Archer Trevlyn, sir" answered the (
girl, amazed at the strange behavior of /.
the two men.
Just as / thought Hubert's SON.
Yes said Arch, speaking with pain
Iul calmness, Il am Huberts son; the
son Of the man your wicked cruelty
murdered"
Mr.. Trevlyn seized his cane and
rushed upon his grandson; but Margie
sprang forward and threw her arm
across the breast of Arch.
Strike him, if you dare" she said,
but you shall strike a woman!
Mr.. Trevlyn looked at her and the
weapon dropped to the floor.
Margaret Harrison" he said sternly,
leave this room. This is no place for
you. Obey met
Il am subject TO no man authority
she said, boldly; and / Will not leave
the room. You shall not insult a gentle
man to whom ! owe my life, and who is
here as my invited guest"
II shall defend myself! There is
murder in that fellows eye, if l ever
saw it in that OF any human being"
Il am answerable for his conduct"
she said with proud dignity. "He will
do nothing of which lady need stand
in fear. i brought him here. ignorant
of the relationship existing between you
and him, and unconscious of the truth
that should be called upon to defend
him from the causeless rage of his own
grandfather"
Again the cane was uplifted, but Mar
garet laid her hand resolutely upon IL.
Give it to me. VIII you-you who
pride yourself upon your high and deli
cate sense OF honor-will YOU be such
an AFFECT coward as to strike q defense
less MANI"
He yielded her the weapon. and she
threw 1t from the window.
you may take away my defense
Margaret" said the old man, resolutely
"but you shall not prevent me from
cursing him! A curse be upon him
Hold, sir? Remember that your
head Is white with the SHOWS OF time
IL will not be long before you go to thu
God who sees you every moment, whit
will judge you for every sin you com
nit"
you may preach that stun to tn
dcgsl There is no Godl defy him an,
you'll Archer Trevlyn, my curse b
upon you and yours, now and forever
Child Of a disobedient son! child OF
mother who was harlot7.
Arch sprang upon him with savae
cry. His hand was on his throat-Go
knows what crime he would have don
fred by the insult offered to the men
DRY of his mother. had no. Marg
caught his hands, and drawn theI
away.
"Oh. Archer. Archer Trevlynf So