Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-12-17
You can't stay here. Nell. You 90 HON.

rams 1ears, but. remembering thew
were the consequence of the deem af.
lection she felt for me, I checked the
frivolous reply which my tongue was
about to utter.
why, bless your dear old loving
heart, Sarah" I said, taking hold Of
her arm, "come, I'll explain that and
when You know about it you'll laugh
at me-"
Inc women went along into my room,
on see that window? You remem-
Der the shutters were always kept
closed. Well, I had forgotten all about
1T last night, and after was undressed
l saw my figure, clad in my white night
robe, reflected from the glass. You
women must have made me somewhat
nervous by your talk while making ND
my bed. Anyhow, was trfle fright
cned at my own shadow, and fired bull
let at it. So, you see, no one tried to
XII me ut all. 1t was only my own fool
ishncss. of which I am heartily
ashamed. Now let Inc get some break
fast, and then we'll go all over the house
to satisfy you there can be nothing in
[ said nothing about the voices had
heard, nor of the noise like the slam
ming of door. There was no use ic
adding to the inexplicable feeling of
alarm which my old nurse felt.
As for the man Mrs. Snyder had seen
after the shot fleeing down the road,
that was easily explained
If my house had the reputation of be-
ing haunted, it was most likely passcr-
by would have wings to his heels on
hearing the report of pistol about the
place.
After breakfast we went through the
house.
I noticed that all the windows were
closed. Therefore it was no sudden gust
Of air that caused the slamming of
door. But nothing was discovered
which wonld give one reason to suppose
there was anything unusual about the
place.
We finally came to the attic. and I
dows. first brushing away the curtain
Of cobwcbs.
From this height could see over the
orchards. On the brow of Sunset Hill,
about half mile distant. was a large
house, evidently quite new.
1t was a splendid structure for the
country. and I fancied a wealthy resi-
dent of the city had discovered the
beauties of Nelsonville and built him
Il summer residence here.
Whose place is that over on Sunset
HIP" asked.
':Some rich mans from de city" Sa-
rah answered.
do YOU know his name:' I contin.
ucd. moved by curiosity.
'Vcll. did know. Ach, What is it,
now? forget eferysing soon," Sarah
replied.
Here Mrs. Snyder chimed in: "His
name is Morley"
''What?" I exclaimed. in amaZement.
"Morley? Sylvester Morley?"
II ton't know his first NAME" the old
widow answered.
elias he a daughter? Is she here?'
eyes. and she so fine and prout. .Ach,
and so pretty! Yes, she is here. Dey
live here now in dc summer continued
the old lady, glad for the opportunity OF
imparting news. II see dem almost
efery day. Dey drife by. And him, de
man, ach. What fine shentleman! So
tall and straight, such fine peard, and
he looks so prout, too!"
The earrulous old widows descrip-
ton satisfied me. My heart beat rap
idly. I had come into this secluded
place with no thought further from my
mind than that should find Miss Nor
ley here.
Was there a design of fate in this:
And-was she still my true love? Per-
haps I should see her; but relnem-
bered my determination and my prom
Use to her father, and how far l still
was from removing the condition inn
posed on the renewal of our friendship,
and. I hoped, our love.
This afterthought filled me with an
impatience to commence some kind OF
investigation on my own hook.
had had q short interview with Mr..
Perry. the president of the bank, just
before my departure for Europe. 1t
had been most unsatisfactory to me.
for Mr.. Perry was able to hold out no
as earnest, however, I'm advising me 10
still keep on my course of apparent in
difference and do nothing in the way OF
Il search myself.
Since that interview six months had
elapsed, and 1 had heard nothing from
him. now resolved to take the affair
in my own hands. For to go on living
with Florence Morley SO near to me-
and still refrain from indulging in her
sweet society, would simply be tor
ture.
"Come, Ncl," Sarah finally said,
breaking in upon my thoughts. 1--WE hat
not seen all yed."
CHAPTER VI.
When we were again standing IN the
main hall on the first floor, Sarah's last
remark came 10 me.
eve have been over the whole house,
h,ova xxe noto What more is there to