Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-08-13

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Bertha. It'd be charity. For all her
sharp temper, her mothers frettin her.
self into the grave. Take what money
you want out o. my leather bag; only
promise, lad" noting the sullen ire III
his deep-Set eyes, mot to meddle WI
Will"
Trust me to find Bertha! But she
would be destitute" he said hoarselN.
And she may have become a shame 10
her kith and kin. And in that case no
promise would bind me, father ia We
his life If | swung for it,"
But Pengelly was convinced that VIII
had betaken himself to 'fOreiGn parts.
And. recalling this, old Isaac was en-
cOuraged to hope that jim would be de-
MED the opportunity of vengeance.
Jim had been in London three
months; his quest had been unsuccesS-
full; yet he continued to hunt the prin-
cpal thOroughfares. tramping north,
south, east and west in turn.
Big Ben had struck one; he was re-
crossing Westminster bridge to his
lodgings when woman crOuching by
n lamp post ahead of him fell forward
in heap and, fastening his steps, he
cndeavored to raise her. But, with the
light falling on the pallid, hunger-pincll-
ed face, Il groan escaped him. His
quest for Bertha Carter had ended.
At that moment policeman came up.
Poor soul. she's dead he said at Il
glance Better so than the leap into
the water she was bent on. I've had
my eye on hnr since I o'clock. She
seemed daZed.'
The body was conveyed to the NOR
tuary and the verdict ut the inquest
was in accordance with the medical
testimony, that death was due to star
vation.
Outwardly calm. his sole thought to
avenge Bertha, Jim staggered out Of
the court.
His inquiries for the nina who had
to cast it from him, at length elected
that seaman answering to his de-
scrption of Carter was homewarl
bound from Singapore. Thenceforth,
knowing neither hunger nor weariness,
he was watchful of new arrivals ut the
docks.
His desire for revenge was by now \
monOmania. And to-day he had n
strange preScience that VIII and he
were soon to meet. Self-absorbed, in
crossing the street, he was knocked
down by dray, and, stunned, convey
ed to the hospital.
On recovering consciousness, his first
request was for his discharge.
Not yet awhile said the nurse.
But you won't be dull. That poor
chap yonder," indicating a bandaged
object in a distant bed, has been ask
ing for you. You don't recognize him ?
No wonder! He was brought in months
ago-after the fire in st. Thomas street.
He was looking on, and a woman and
some children appeared at top win
dow. The firemen were beaten back
by the blaze below, and poor Will-he
won't tell us his surname-couldn't
withstand their cries. and he climbed
up the waterspout on to the roof with
rope, and threw one end to them, and
had actually lowered two of the chill
dren in safety when the walls collaps-
ed. He was picked up so terribly in
jured that we had little hope of him.
But he has done splendidly. If you
But Jim was midway across the ward
Oh. heaven, to think that this poor man.
gled wretch was handsome Will.'
And so sorely mlsjudged. Leaning
over the brave fellow. Hocken's emo.
ton was hard to restrain.
Don't give 'em my name" whisper.
ed Will. I'm MANNED for life. And
wouldn't We my poor little Bertha sad.
died with a helpless husband-not like
ly To have happened just when the
tide had turned!' he groaned. Where
is sheT"
she has reached port before us" said
Jim, in a smothered voice. Don't 'ee
take on, Will" His own tears were
coursing down his rugged cheeks
We'll go back 10 Pengelly. can work
for both"
You work for me? You"
I'VE both loved her" jim reminded
him. IF so be you'll trust yourself tc
me. You will be doing me n favor"
Feebly pressing the hand that grip
ped his, VIII mumbled indistinctly
and hastily covered his face.-House
hold Words.
Pathos of Presidential Convant;ou.