Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

-->o4 was sick and the dinner q failure:
ksr dressmaker had disappointed her in
hot finishing her dress for the great ball
as Mrs. Fitz Noodles. that evening. and
Annie. her maid. was down with one
of her nervous headaches. and she
would be obliged to send for hair
dresser.
Louis Castrani was a guest in the
house. by Archer's invitation-for the
two gentlemen had become friends.
warmly attached to each other. and
sirs. Trevlyn could not help fretting
ever the unfortunate condition of her
cuisine.
ahe was looking very cross. as she
sat in the back parlor. adjoining the
tasteful little morning room, where
she spent most Of her time, and where
tho gentlemen were In the habit of TAX
snE their books and newspapers when
they desired 1t quiet. II she had known
that Mr.. Castrani was at that moment
lying on the lounge in the morning
room, the door of which was slightly
ajar. she might have dismissed that un-
becoming frown and put her troubles
aside, Mr. Trevlyn entered. Just as she
had for the twentieth time that day
arrived at the conclusion that she was
the most sorely afflicted woman In the
world, and his first words did not tend
to give her any consolation.
II am very sorry, Mrs. Trevlyn, that
am to be deprived Of the privilege Of
attending the ball tonight. 1t Is par
ucularly annoying"
"What do you mean. Mr.. Trevlyn?"
II am obliged to go to Philadelphia
on important business, and must leave
IN this evenings train. did not know
of the necessity until few hours ago."
Mrs. Treylyn was Just in the state to
be wrought up by trifies.
Always business" she exclaimed
pettishly. 81 am sick Of the word!
Business before pleasure, Mrs.
Trevlyn. But. really. this is an impor-
tant affair. 1t is connected with the
house of Renshaw & selwyn, which
went under last week. The firm were
under obligations to"
Don't talk business to me, Mr.. Trev-
lyn. l do not understand such things
neither do desire to. I only hope It
10 business you are going for!'
Mr. Trevlyn looked at her in some
surprise.
You ouly hope It is business?" he
said. inquiringly. II do not compre-
hend."
II might have said that hoped II
was not woman who called you from
your wife,"
The moment the words were spoken
she repented their utterance, but the
mischief was already done.
Mrs. Trevlyn, shall request you to
unsay the insinuation conveyed in
your words. They are unworthy of you
and shame to me-
And ! shall decline to unsay them,
dare affirm they are true enough"
What do you mean, madam I
am, trust. a man of honor. You are
my wife. and am true to you. I never
loved but one woman, and she is dead
to me-"
The alluslon to the old love was ex-
tremely unfortunate just at this time,
for Mrs. Trevlyn was Just sore enough
to be deeply wounded by 1t, and angry
enough to throw back taunt for taunt.
"A man Of honor" she calculated
scornfully. Honor. forsooth! Archer
Trevlyn. do you call yourself that?"
II do: and defy any man living to
prove the contrary" answered Archer.
proudly.
"You defy any man! Do you also defy
any woman? Tell me, II you can.
whose glove this is?" and she pulled
from her bosom the blood stained glove
and held 1t up before him.
He looked at 1t. flushed crimson and
trembled perceptibly. She laughed
scornfully.
Archer Trevlyn. your guilt is known
to mel It has been known to me ever
since tho f-tal night on which Paul
Llnmere met his dsa.b. was there
that night. by the lonely graveyard. l
saw you kiss hor handi I heard the
dreadful blow, listened to the smoth-
cred groan. and saw through the
sloom os guilty murderer - b. led